Is your home performing? Unlocking the secrets of your Rightmove results report
6 minute readWith more than 9 out of 10 buyers searching for a property online, the way your home appears on websites like Rightmove and Zoopla directly impacts your chances of a sale. But the portals are more than just pages and pages of...
Buy-to-let rate hikes: expert options if you're a landlord facing higher mortgage costs
6 minute readIf you’re a landlord with a fixed-rate mortgage nearing the end of its initial term, you’ll only be too aware of the coming increase in your monthly repayments. Back in October 2021 and 2018, two and five-year buy-to-let fixed...
Autumn kerb appeal: top seasonal tips for dazzling photos and first impressions
6 minute readAutumn is the season of magic and mayhem for selling your home. On the one hand, the light is lovely at this time of year, and when the sun hits the leaves on the trees, they take on a golden glow that gives your photos a...
Replacing a sharer: our guide to a swift, smooth and legal switch between tenants
5 minute readHouse shares are a great way of maximising your rental income, and they cover every kind of tenant, from university students to high-earning professionals. Inevitably, a housemate will leave at some point as their life evolves....
Little jobs: small chores that make a big difference to your sale price
5 minute readThere probably isn’t a homeowner alive who doesn’t have a list of little jobs that need doing. Everyone’s got them: minor niggles that aren’t yet irritating enough to deal with, so they get accepted ‘for now’ and...
Unlocking Early Inheritance: A Guide to Using Equity Release for Your Children's Mortgage as a Homeowner Over-55
5 minute readIn response to the evolving UK property market and with uncertainty in the rental market, some parents are exploring creative options to finance their children’s dreams of homeownership. One such option is to release equity from...
Accepting a guarantor: the essential checks you need to make, and when to say no
5 minute readFor some landlords, the very mention of guarantors can ring alarm bells. But they’re written into more tenancy agreements than you might think, and needing one isn’t necessarily a sign of problems ahead. Even well-paid...
Getting your home valued: behind the scenes of how it works and what to expect
6 minute readThe first step in preparing to sell your home is speaking to estate agents about its current value and how you can maximise your sale price. Whether or not you already have a favourite agent in mind - and if you do, we hope it’s...
Empty promise: turn a vacant spell into a brighter future for your buy-to-let
5 minute readAn empty rental property doesn’t have to be a downer. In fact, having some time between tenancies gives you the chance to optimise your investment’s rental yield, sales value, and future popularity. That said, vacant homes do...
Luxury styling hacks: how to make every room in your home feel more expensive
6 minute readWhat would you think if we said you could attract wealthier buyers, sell your home faster, and achieve a higher price without a major investment? There’s an art to staging rooms professionally, but the payoff is huge for getting...