If you’ve ever carried out home improvement works you may be familiar with the process of applying for planning permission and the stress, costs and time associated with this. The good news is that Permitted Development (PD) could be an option for many homeowners. PD is a part of our laws and so falls outside […]
Although it might not seem it at first glance when we are in the midst of weather warnings and storms, the first day of spring is only a month away. If you want to celebrate the end of winter and welcome in the new season, refreshing your home with spring-themed touches can be surprisingly simple, […]
According to the latest analysis from Rightmove, March is the best month to your your home followed by April and May. The New Year is when we reassess our lives, consider the following year and make plans for our future. Where we live is often a huge part of this, and according to Propertymark the […]
If you’re considering selling your home, the good news is that the market momentum that we saw throughout 2021 is already continuing into the first weeks of this year. According to Rightmove, home-movers have been quick off the mark to get their property valuations booked in. The portal reported its busiest ever Boxing Day for […]
According to the latest figures from Aldermore, 2021 was a difficult year for many first-time-buyers as they saw their mortgage applications rejected by banks and building societies. In fact, 75% of first-time-buyers saw their application rejected last year compared to 62% in 2020. There are several reasons this is happening and the most common reasons […]
The Bank of England has revealed plans to relax the current mortgage affordability rules, making it easier for first-time-buyers to secure lending. The Bank’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has decided this affordability rule is no longer necessary. The current rule that means borrowers are required to prove that they can repay their mortgage each month […]
As we approach the end of another year many of us take stock and re-evaluate their living situation. This is especially true after an unprecedented 18 months with lockdowns and restrictions affecting our everyday lives. Typically Boxing Day and New Year’s Day are extremely popular, with record breaking viewing numbers on these days across the […]
As we head towards Christmas we are getting into the coldest months of the year. We have actually experienced a fairly mild autumn so if you haven’t prepared your outside space for winter, now is your last chance to do so.
According to the latest figures released by Chartered Accountant Fraser Steele in its monthly house price index, Scottish house prices have increased by 13.2% in Scotland over the past twelve months – this is the highest rate of all four UK nations. Out of 32 local authorities in Scotland, a total of 30 have seen […]
According to the latest research from Zoopla, UK rents are rising at the fastest pace for 13 years as supply cannot keep up with current demand. Over the last year to September, UK rents have gone up by 4.6% following a 3% rise during the third quarter of this year and tenants returned to city […]
