All property agents who deal with privately rented properties will be required to sign up to a new scheme that aims to protect both renters’...
Property buying companies have been around since the early 00’s, offering homeowners the chance to sell their property quickly for cash. What initially seems like...
When purchasing a property, you’re likely to come across the terms freehold and leasehold. Knowing the difference between freehold and leasehold properties is important, as...
The number of empty properties in England rose 5.3% to 216,186 long term empty homes in the twelve months to October 2018 according to the...
Tenants who bought their council homes using the controversial Right to Buy scheme racked up £6.4 billion in resale profits, an investigation has found. The...
Labour has unveiled plans that would see indefinite tenancies being introduced should they be returned to government. John Healey, the shadow housing secretary, says the...
There are many reasons why someone will consider selling a property to a family member at below market value – but this kind act can...
What does it mean to live in a listed building? And is there such a thing as common listed building problems? There are currently around...
As part of its commitment to drive up safety standards in the private rented sector, the Government has announced tough new regulations relating to electrical...
With growing numbers of home sellers complaining to The Property Ombudsman (TPO) over dual fees means there will be new guidance issued to estate agents...
The government has handed councils £2 million in a bid to crackdown on rogue landlords across the country. As a result, local authorities can now...
The Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced an ‘ambitious strategy’ to tackle air pollution in the UK, in an attempt to reduce exposure to particulate...
While the raffling of homes has grown in popularity, one couple has been forced to abandon their raffling plans after the Gambling Commission stepped in....
Letting agents are costly and sometimes unreliable. But, how do you go about finding tenants without an agent? It’s a question that more and more...
A new rental protection scheme designed to ensure that landlords receive the rent due to them, and that is due to come into force in...
Are you strapped for cash and want to make some extra money? If you have a spare room you don’t really use, why not use...
