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Have you heard about the Boxing Day home viewing boom?

It’s believed Boxing Day is so named because it originated as a day to give gifts to the poor.

How to present your home for a viewing in 2024

Have you placed your home on the market with the goal of relocating in the new year? If so, you should make sure your home looks irresistible when potential buyers come for a viewing.

Interested in buying a leasehold property? Here’s what you need to know

If you are looking for a more affordable way of finding a new home or entering the property ladder, buying a leasehold property could be the best option for you.

Does 2024 hold a better future for landlords and tenants?

The rental market in the UK is going from strength to strength.

Have you double-checked your tenancy agreement?

When you have found the perfect rental property for you, it can be very tempting to sign on that dotted line in a hurry.

Landlords! When was the last time you booked a rental valuation?

Rental demand still outstrips supply in the UK, and your property is unique, which is why it’s important to understand its true rental value.

Your guide to investing in multiple-occupancy homes

Investing in multiple-occupancy homes (HMOs) can be a great way of increasing yields, making them very attractive investment opportunities for landlords.

Why buying now could be a really great move

Timing is often on the minds of many homemovers.

What will the 2024 UK property market look like?

It’s impossible to predict the future completely, so why worry? When homes sell incredibly quickly, this often leads to rapid property price inflation.

Ten reasons why the 2024 property market is looking good 

2023 was a better year than expected Next year is already off to a good start on the back of a much less bleak 2023 than anticipated.

Properties are selling faster than you might think

Are you thinking of selling your home but worried about how long it could take? The sale time may not be as long as you think.

New year, new home, new beginning?

Here we go again! Another new year, another chance to find everything you are looking for in a property.

Your Scottish property market update for 2024 is ready

With so much to offer, from awesome city life to world-famous breathtaking scenery, lochs, glens, mountains, and idyllic coastal retreats, it is little wonder the Scottish market is outperforming the rest of the UK.

How is the Scottish rental market looking heading into 2024?

As 2023 draws to a close, it is time to look ahead to the future of the Scottish rental market and how it could shape up over the next 12 months and beyond.

Applying for a mortgage? Here’s how to improve your chances

Perhaps it’s been a while since you moved, or you are a first-time buyer.

Good news for homemovers! Homebuyer numbers are increasing

  In September this year, the number of buyers returning to the UK property market increased by 12% compared with August.

Here’s how to choose the best energy suppliers for your rental property

With the cold snap of winter at our heels and Christmas coming up, you want to save money on your energy bills where you can.

How green is your home? The government increases grants for homeowners

Many homeowners and home movers are seeking a higher Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating because they know that it leads to lower monthly bills.

It’s been emotional! Learning to let go of your old home

 It’s easy to become attached to a home that most likely made so many happy memories, and perhaps some that are not so good.

Landlords, rents have risen again!

If you are trying to increase the number of properties in your portfolio, now may be the ideal time to do so.

The art of negotiation: Is it time to talk to your agent?

There is an art to everything in life, and when most people rehearse something in their heads, it usually goes perfectly.

Tips on preparing your home for a perfect Christmas

 Your perfect is different from that of the next person.

What are tenants looking for?

  As a landlord, you have an awesome future ahead of you, with the demand for rented accommodation growing ever stronger.

What do landlords and tenants have in common?

The landlord-tenant relationship in the UK is often portrayed as strained in the media.

Which emotions compel us to buy a new home?

  Home is not just a collection of bricks and mortar, it’s a place that evokes and witnesses a lot of emotion, and this makes it unique amongst all our worldly possessions.

Why do so many people still choose to buy their homes?

Even with mortgage rates being a bit higher than in recent years, though not as high as years further in the past, buying your own home can often be cheaper than renting.

Which sectors should landlords invest in?

    As of July 2023, an average of 187 prospective tenants registered with agents, compared to just 127 in July 2022.

What does a modern estate agent bring to the table?

    There is so much more to your local estate agent than meets the eye.

Tenants, here are some money-saving tips for you

    Finding a great home can save you money as well as make you feel happy and content.