Working your way up the property ladder has been a rite of passage for decades - buying a studio, trading it in for a small flat then finally owning a terraced property – but what if your first home was your forever home?
Two separate pieces of research, by the RAC and Aviva, have concluded that many of the UK’s estimated 11 million garages never have a car inside. The most recent findings, published in July 2025, cite difficulty in parking (21%), a belief the car is too big (16%) and a driveway preference (42%) as reasons why 28% of garage owners never park their car inside.
Changing how you present your home in line with the seasons is not just a consideration – it’s essential. Shorter days, cooler temperatures and breezy, wetter weather will all affect our homes and outside spaces. If you’re already on the market or hoping to sell in the coming weeks, responding to new conditions can help your chances of success.
Even with key industry figures on holiday, property remained in the news. Last month saw a slew of official – and unofficial – updates. Here’s what we learnt in August.
Despite our love of all things digital, homes still proudly bear cases, shelves and bedside tables groaning with the weight of books. In fact NIQ figures showed 116 million books were sold in the UK during 2024.
Are you one of the 32% of landlords who is either unclear whether your Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is valid, or doesn’t have an EICR at all? This is the concerning headline statistic from a new survey conducted by Direct Line.
From 14 May 2025, a new legal obligation will come into force requiring letting agents in the UK to carry out financial sanctions checks on both landlords and tenants...
The Government has scheduled the committee stage for the Renters’ Rights Bill in the House of Lords, with sessions set for April 22 and April 24, 2025...
While many landlords have traditionally had a ‘no pets’ policy, the new law aims to make it easier for renters to have animals in their homes...
With the abolition of Section 21 under the Renters’ Rights Bill, landlords will now have to rely solely on Section 8 to regain possession of their properties...
The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to introduce sweeping changes to the private rental sector, and student landlords are not exempt...
The Renters’ Rights Bill is introducing a major change to how landlords can increase rent...
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