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Traditionally, home improvements would encompass new bathrooms, new kitchens and replacing pebble dash exteriors for smooth render but the green agenda has seen our property ‘to do’ list undergo a makeover of its own.

While it was the hottest June since records began, the property market started its summer cool down early. Rightmove cited the new 5% interest rate as a reason for earlier-than-usual changes. Its June headline revealed the first monthly drop in asking prices in 2023.

Tenants have a duty of care to look after gardens, roof terraces, courtyards and balconies. This covers what grows outside, what is added – or taken away – and what happens in the outside space. Failure to look after the great outdoors could result in deductions from the deposit, so it’s vital to know what is expected of tenants.

Problems with Japanese knotweed are well documented, with this invasive species sometimes preventing buyers from getting a mortgage on an affected property. While home movers are busy keeping an eye out for Japanese knotweed, they may be overlooking a different horticultural threat.

When it comes to getting a property ready for sale, there is a recommended set of presentation steps to follow: declutter, depersonalise and redecorate. On the latter, it’s advised that vendors step back and look at their walls, ceilings and woodwork to see what condition they’re in.

Although it sounds like a tenuous connection, the property market and the weather are linked. The arrival of early summer has coincided with the traditional uptick in house prices. This May, Rightmove has noted an extraordinary correlation between warmer temperatures and property values.

May was the month when the Renter’s Reform Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Government has a deadline to keep as it wants the contents to become law before the next general election, which has to happen by 28thJanuary 2025.

It’s time to come clean – we have a weakness for design trends. We’ve tried hygge, cottagecore and colour drenching but we have really fallen in love with one current interior fashion and that’s Japandi. The best bit? This design style might just help you sell your home.

Selling a property can be a complex and challenging process.
With the rise of social media platforms, some homeowners may be tempted to
bypass traditional methods and sell their property themselves to save on estate
agent fees. However, while it may seem like a cost-effective solution at first,
selling your property independently using social media can present significant
risks and potential pitfalls. In this blog post, we’ll explore the dangers
associated with selling your property yourself and why entrusting a
professional estate agent may ultimately save you both time and money.

Life has got more expensive for the majority of us and a review of finances is frequently needed to ensure we’re balancing the books. This is especially true for landlords who, for the first time in many years, will find mortgage rates have doubled since they last looked at home loans.

In today’s competitive property market, selling high-end
properties requires more than just a for sale board and an online listing.
Effective marketing is essential to attract potential buyers and achieve the
highest possible price for your property. This is particularly true for
high-end properties, which require a strategic marketing approach to reach the
right audience.

Choosing the right estate agent to sell your property can be
a challenging task. One of the things to be aware of when choosing an agent is
their contract terms. Some agents will try to tie clients into lengthy
contracts, which can be frustrating and limiting for sellers. Here are some
reasons why an estate agent should not be tying in clients for lengthy
contracts: