Almost every estate agent can tell a story about buyers moving into a property that isn’t handed over how they assumed. If you are moving and don’t want any unexpected surprises, here are 7 things you should know about the TA10 form.
The way we buy and sell homes is forever changing but some things stay the same. The property ‘bands’ that were set more than 30 years ago in 1991 are still used when calculating today’s council tax charges. Expressed as a letter, with A being the least valuable property and H being the most expensive, these bands dictate how much council tax a household should pay.
Levelling Up the United Kingdom is a new White Paper released by the Government. It’s aim is to bring better opportunities to all, no matter where people live in the UK, and one of the areas it wants to reform is housing.
With the threat of rising gas and electricity prices, it’s no surprise that people are increasingly concerned about energy efficiency. Heating your home and staying cosy once warmth is generated is very much a hot topic…
After last year’s dual grey/yellow combination, the colour masters at Pantone have reverted to a single shade for 2022’s Colour of the Year. Introducing Very Peri – an uplifting shade of purple that was created especially for the year ahead.
Despite its bad reputation, identification and successful treatment of Japanese knotweed almost always result in favourable outcomes for sellers. Here are the 7 most important points you need to know when it comes to the plant.
Damp and mould are not glamorous topics but some of our most frequently asked questions involve humidity, condensation and unsightly black patches. Here are the answers to the most common damp and mould questions.
While the idea of making 3-year tenancies mandatory was abandoned by the Government in 2019, following an extensive consultation, the survey results have highlighted how renters are choosing to stay in the same rental property for extended periods.
House prices have long held the property headlines but making a late charge for column inches of late are interest rates and their effect on mortgages. December 2021 was a busy month for the Bank of England, whose actions and intentions will shape the year ahead for property buyers.
The secret to saving is getting into good habits and despite what the coming months may throw at us, you can squirrel away a tidy sum of money to use as a deposit. If 2022 is the year you’d like to take your first step on the property ladder, here’s what super savers are doing…
It has been reiterated that it is the landlord’s responsibility – or that of a managing agent working on their behalf – to ensure a defective carbon monoxide alarm is replaced once they are told it is faulty.
As we move into 2022, becoming a power buyer will increase in importance. Expert forecasts for the months ahead are in agreement – moving activity will continue, buyers will face competition from rival purchasers and sellers will prefer offers from those who can proceed without drama and delay.
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