The Michael Poole Blog

Let us express to you our love for our North Yorkshire town of Yarm, considered the "rising star." Recently in an Express article, it was revealed that Yarm may have the prettiest high street and is considered a 'rising star...

Higher mortgage rates mean that renting has become cheaper than buying a home for the first time since 2010. Key takeaways The typical monthly rent is now 9.5% or £122 cheaper than the mortgage repayments for the same rental...

Thinking of selling up in 2023? If you’re serious about adding more value to your home, don’t overlook the outside space. Keeping your garden clean, attractive, and full of greenery could help increase both the value of your...

Fixed rates may be falling slightly, but mortgage prices remain high for anyone buying a property or remortgaging. Here’s what you need to do if you want to ensure you get the best deal possible when you take out your new...

A drop in valuations and viewings indicates a shift in market appetite, but housing market activity remains on a par with 2022 levels. An average of 64 new prospective buyers registered per estate agency branch in July 2023,...

While 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...

Higher 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...

Once 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 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...

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...