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23 November 2023
Adam’s Market Insights: At least it wasn’t bad news… or was it?
As this week’s Autumn statement from Mr Hunt claimed to contain 100 measures to improve...
23 November 2023
Autumn Budget 2023: 7 Key Takeaways
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, unveiled the Autumn Statement 2023, presenting over 110 measures to boost...
20 November 2023
What are the reasons for renting?
According to The Property Academy Renter Survey 2023, over a third of renters rent because...
13 November 2023
First-time buyer funding
The average deposit paid by a first-time buyer was £43,693. Perhaps unsurprisingly, almost two-thirds (63%)...
6 November 2023
Student renters in the focus with Renters Reform Bill
In the ever-evolving landscape of student housing in the UK, the recent second reading of...
6 November 2023
Syd’s Market Insights- We are live!
As of November 1st, we initiated the listing of our student properties for the next...
6 November 2023
Bank rate hold benefits swap rates and mortgage rates
The Bank of England held the bank rate at 5.25% in their November 2023 meeting....
30 October 2023
What is staged marketing?
Staging is designed to showcase a property’s best assets, enabling the viewer to visualise living...
24 October 2023
Rental affordability
Although earnings in the south of England are generally higher than in other parts of...
20 October 2023
Adam’s Market Insights: Land Registry data shows annual price growth hits new low
The latest data from the Land Registry has sent shockwaves through the UK property market....
19 October 2023
Have mortgage rates fallen?
As inflation continues to challenge the financial landscape, there is a silver lining for potential...
19 October 2023
1 in 4 landlords intend to sell their properties within the next year
Despite heightened demand for rental properties, 25% of landlords are contemplating selling their investment properties...
16 October 2023
EPC essentials: Watt you need to know
The regulation to require all newly rented properties to have an EPC rating of at...
9 October 2023
England’s Housing Crisis: Among the Worst in the Developed World?
A recent analysis has revealed that England is grappling with one of the most severe...
9 October 2023
Market outlook
Interest rates are deemed to be at, or close to their peak so any improvement...
4 October 2023
Employee of the Month – September
We are thrilled to announce Jenny as our employee of the month for September! Over...
4 October 2023
Renters Reform Bill on the backbench?
Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s recent keynote speech at the Conservative party conference has sparked controversy...
4 October 2023
Government updates ‘How to Rent’ Guide: crucial information for landlords and tenants
On 2 October 2023, the government updated its How to Rent Guide, marking an important...
2 October 2023
Stefan’s Market Insights -Student accommodation data
The number of students in house shares in the private rented sector (other rented accommodation),...
25 September 2023
Investing in HMOs
Letting your property as an HMO (House in Multiple Occupancy) is a viable alternative to...
21 September 2023
Adam’s Market Insights: Pressures on property values?
As with any market, there are multiple factors which affect the value of goods. Or...
20 September 2023
The true cost of selling a property in 2023
Selling a property is a significant financial decision and understanding the associated costs is crucial....
20 September 2023
Are government policies shrinking BTL landlords’ portfolios?
Private landlords in England and Wales are reducing their property portfolios in response to challenging...
18 September 2023
Transactions and prices – moving in tandem but to different scales
There were just over one million residential sales across England and Wales in the year...