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Converting a garage: 8 key considerations

Earlier this year, Aviva published the results of its survey on how we use our garages. Of those UK garage owners questioned, 28% said they hardly ever used their garage to park their car.

Wellingborough Property Market Update September 2025

Published 9 days ago

Wellingborough’s property market held strong in September, with house prices and rents reaching new highs. We explore the latest trends, expert forecasts, and what it means for buyers, sellers and landlords.

Selling? It’s all about the autumn shift

Published 10 days ago

And just like that, the seasons have changed. Meteorological summer officially ended on 31st August and wet, windy weather moved in without hesitation. While we’re keeping everything crossed for a return to calmer, drier conditions, there’s no escaping that autumn is here.

Latest: September property market report

Published 17 days ago

There are a few signs that autumn is on the horizon (Halloween decorations in the shops, anyone?) and the change in season heralds a change in property focus. September is a peak period for home movers, so what kind of market awaits buyers, sellers and renters? Here’s how August shaped the property industry.

Bookscaping: the paper-based way to boost your home’s appeal

Published 24 days ago

Over the years there have been a number of ‘light touches’ touted as a way to impress potential property buyers. The aroma of freshly baked bread and brewing coffee? Great for making your property feel homely and masking less attractive whiffs. A neatly-folded pile of clean, fluffy towels in the bathroom? An easy way to give off five-star hotel vibes. Fresh flowers and a fully-stocked fruit bowl? They draw attention away from less desirable areas and add colour to a drab space.

Electrical safety in the lettings spotlight

Published about 1 month ago

Keeping tenants safe is of paramount importance and there is legislation that ensures the UK’s privately rented homes are fit for habitation. An important milestone in England has brought one area of safety back into the spotlight.

Mortgage market receives a summer boost

Published about 1 month ago

Although Labour has long been associated with better rights for renters, it recently showed that it is equally as committed to promoting homeownership. A raft of financial reforms designed to help mortgage borrowers, which will apply across the UK, were announced in July.

Latest: August property market report

Published about 2 months ago

Competitive pricing is the story of the summer. The theme was highlighted in Rightmove’s latest House Price Index, with asking prices dropping 1.2% in July to an average of £373,709. This adjustment reflects the improved supply of properties for sale.

Home improvements that don’t require planning permission

Published about 2 months ago

Earlier this year, it became apparent that home buyers aren’t that fussed about finding the ‘perfect’ property. A Rightmove survey of 34,000 home movers found 73% of those leaving rented accommodation viewed fixer uppers as a more affordable route to property ownership. Additionally, 73% of existing homeowners wanted to buy a property that needed work in order to create their dream home.

Rightmove Adjusts 2025 Outlook – What It Means for Sellers and Buyers

Published about 2 months ago

Rightmove has lowered its 2025 house price forecast, citing high levels of stock and increased competition among sellers. With average asking prices slipping and buyer activity remaining strong, the latest data reveals a shifting market dynamic where realistic pricing is key to securing a sale.

More than half of under 34s hope to become a landlord

Published about 2 months ago

Younger Millennials (born between 1991 and 1996) and those in Generation Z (1997-2012) still see a future in property investment. That was the surprising finding of a new survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted by Opinium on behalf of Market Financial Solutions.

Adding value: the small improvements that make a big difference

Published 2 months ago

The unassailable attractiveness of property as a money-making asset persists. While passive appreciation still exists – that’s when homes gradually increase in value with nothing more than time – homeowners are looking at adding values in other ways.

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