Private landlords have grown used to being under the cosh, although one wonders where we would be without them. In the 19 years since buy-to-let mortgages were first introduced, the UK’s private rented sector has more than doubled, from 2.4 million rented properties in 1996, to 4.9 million at the end of 2014. Most private […]
Read moreAccording to one property supply index, published in early August 2015, the number of home owners putting their properties on the market fell by more than 13% in July. The index, complied by online estate agent House Simple, uses data from more than 100 major towns and cities to compare monthly changes in property supply. […]
Read moreSo you’ve decided on a loft conversion. Congratulations, you’ve made a great choice! Loft conversions are cheaper and more flexible in terms of design than extensions or basement conversions for example, and can also add significant value to your home. However, if you look up into your loft and see that it might be difficult […]
Read moreA show currently airing on Channel 4: Sarah Beeny’s Double your House for Half the Money, demonstrates the thirst that we all have for extending our homes as the property market heats up. It’s definitely a sensible option when compared to moving home. There are a number of options for extending your home and creating valuable […]
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