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.

In this week’s community interest article, we’re celebrating Scrabble with some interesting facts about how it began and the highest-scoring words.

Can you make a house move less stressful? In this week’s sales piece, we offer some helpful tips to reduce the stress of moving by planning ahead and avoiding last-minute panic.

Are you a tenant? In this week’s lettings article, we go through ways tenants can clear out their rental at the end of a tenancy to help avoid deposit disputes.

In this 2 minute read, we take a look over the local property market and give you an insight into how property is performing in the Haydock and Newton area.

If you’re looking for ways to keep your children entertained this Easter, here are some fun activities that won’t break the bank.

Being a landlord is one of those jobs where there’s no middle ground. It’s either low stress with great tenants and affordable mortgage rates, or it’s the total opposite: high stress, broken appliances, tenancy challenges and ever-increasing costs.

So, you’re selling up and don’t know whether to instruct a traditional estate agent or a DIY fixed-fee agency. Let’s look at the pros and cons of both options.