As part of their Net Zero Review, the government is proposing that all homes sold will need to have an Energy Performance Certificate rating of 'C' by 2033.
Official forecasts released by the Office for Budget Responsibility expect the UK to avoid recession
Interest rates are now expected to peak at 4.3% in the autumn (0.7% lower than had been forecast last November), while inflation is set to fall sharply to 2.9% by the end of the year.
Professionalism and knowledge top the reasons of why prospective vendors choose their agents, irrespective of age or how experienced a seller may be.
84% of home movers seek financial advice at some point during the buying process. The majority (64%) do this prior to purchasing.
Home moves can be triggered by dreams and desires as much as necessity – as proven by the post-Covid trend for lifestyle change.
Renters are more likely to renew their contract if they are renting through an agent than directly through a landlord, 75% compared to 68% (Property Academy).
An average of economists and housing market commentator forecasts over the next 5 years expect the rental market out perform the sales market, at 3.3% compared to 0.9% per year.
The census began recording mortgage status in 1991. The 2021 census marks the first time the data has shown that amongst homeowners, those that are mortgage free are now in the majority.
Houses remain the most popular choice for new buyers, but the proportion of prospective purchasers looking for apartments is on the rise.
In this community interest article, we take a light-hearted look at the ancient practice of feng shui.
This week’s lettings article looks at managing and reducing void periods.
Is your loo putting buyers off? In this week’s sales piece, we look at cheap and cheerful ways to spruce up a bathroom and keep buyers interested.