More older people are now renting
The number of middle-age and later life tenants living in privately rented homes has accelerated faster than those under the age of 35 over the past decade. Analysis carried out by Paragon Bank analysis suggests between 2011 and 2021, there was a 110 per cent increase in the number of households privately renting in England […]
Top tips to checking your finances before renting
With the cost of living increasing and budgets are becoming even tighter here are our top tips for looking at your finances before embarking on renting a property. Your rent is likely to be your biggest outgoing. When deciding how much you can afford, draw up a detailed budget of all your other likely outgoings […]
How to keep your home insurance costs down – top tips
When times are hard, we all need to tighten our belts and make cuts – and it might be tempting to reduce home insurance. Hannah Davidson, senior underwriting manager at Aviva, stresses the importance of ensuring you are adequately covered for buildings and contents, but says there are ways to make careful savings. Consider a […]
Record number of local authorities have build-to-rent in housing pipelines
Analysis published by the British Property Federation (BPF) shows the build-to-rent (BTR) sector continues to grow at pace. The total number of homes completed, under construction or in planning is up 13 per cent year-on-year to 237,000, and a record number of local authorities have BTR in their housing pipelines. The analysis, conducted at the […]
Total value of the UK homes surges
The combined value of UK homes has surged to over £10 trillion this year as strong demand and a lack of supply continues to drive house prices higher according to Zoopla. With the average UK household income now £34,100, some properties are making more than their owners’ salaries as the total value of homes has […]
Top tips for keeping your home cool during hot weather
This summer we have seen the highest ever temperatures in the UK – and, according to the experts, there are more to come. There has been much discussion about how we should be designing and building properties to keep the heat out but, in the meantime, how can we be keeping our cool? Here are […]
Be bold with sizzling hot tropical touches this summer – top tips
If you’re looking to liven up your home over the coming weeks, you might want to go big and bold by bringing in something deliciously tropical. Gorgeous greens, beautiful blues, strong yellows and vibrant tangerines are all the rage this summer – and what better time of year could there be for introducing them? But […]
The National Landlord Investment Show takes place next week
The National Landlord Investment Show returns to London next week, connecting thousands of landlords, investors and property professionals. Staged at Old Billingsgate on Tuesday, July 5, the event has become a beacon for anyone with an interest in managing or investing in property. Launched in 2013, it has grown exponentially year on year and this […]
Helping landlords save energy
The Energy Saving Trust has issued a new guide to help landlords get their properties up to minimum energy efficiency standards. Energy bills have increased for around 22 million energy consumers – and more rises are expected later this year. Those living in private, rented accommodation may be hit especially hard as they are unable […]
Growth in popularity for co-living
In its latest UK Co-Living Spotlight, property company Savills estimates the sector has a potential core target market of 725,000 residents, including almost 160,000 in London alone. This is compared with a total of just 24,000 operational and pipeline units, demonstrating the scale of the opportunity. Co-living combines individual studio bedroom units and on-site communal facilities, […]