Demand for garden offices remains strong following pandemic
By Michael Poole on 10th Aug 2023While searches for ‘garden offices’ in the UK peaked during the height of the pandemic, new data released by L&G has revealed that demand for hybrid working has largely remained, with the number of homes on the market that...
House Price Index July 2023
By Michael Poole on 10th Aug 2023Higher mortgage rates are reducing buying power, with family homes in the south bearing the brunt of the hit. Find out what's happening across the UK. Key takeaways Annual UK house price inflation slows to +0.6% Modest annual...
How to make an offer on a home and get it accepted
By Michael Poole on 10th Aug 2023Once you find the right property for you, you naturally want to secure it as soon as possible. But first comes the bidding process, which is your opportunity to negotiate on the asking price. You want to make an offer that secures...
Home insurance hacks: How to keep your premiums low
By Michael Poole on 10th Aug 2023Home insurance is essential for homeowners, but when living costs are so high it’s worth checking you are not paying over the odds. Here are some tips to make sure you are getting good value from your premiums If you are worried...
Interest rates rise to 5.25%: here’s what it could mean for mortgages
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced an increase of 0.25% to its Base Rate this month. This is the 14th consecutive rise, and has pushed interest rates to 5.25%, which is the highest they’ve been for 15 years. The Bank keeps...
Interest Rates Increased Again By 0.25% - Leaving the Base Rate At 5.25%.
By Michael Poole on 8th Aug 2023Interest Rates Increased Again By 0.25% - Leaving the Base Rate At 5.25%. The Bank of England (BoE) has announced an increase of 0.25% to its Base Rate this month. This is the 14th consecutive rise and has pushed interest rates to...
Some of our apartment/flat top picks currently on the market! (July 2023)
By Michael Poole on 31st Jul 2023Flats are once again in demand as home sales begin to rise. During the pandemic, many people sought to relocate to the coast and rural areas in order to gain access to more green space or to be closer to the seaside. In recent...
What To Do In Teesside This August 2023!
By Michael Poole on 21st Jul 2023The schools have finally closed for the summer! Trying to come up with activities to keep the kids entertained without having to leave Teesside? If you're looking for things to do in Teesside, such as events and attractions, we've...
What smells will sell your house?
By Michael Poole on 13th Jul 2023For Brits looking to sell their home, new research has revealed the smells which could make their house more desirable to potential buyers. A survey of 1,015 UK adults carried out by leading household appliances retailer,...
What the Energy Price Cap reduction means for energy bills
By Michael Poole on 13th Jul 2023After more than a year of rising energy bills, regulator Ofgem has announced a reduction in the Energy Price Cap from July to September. This is because wholesale energy prices are starting to fall. But Ofgem says it’s unlikely...