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Government Reforms Could Stop Landlords and Agents on Holding Tenant Deposits

Letting agents and landlords will no longer be permitted to hold tenants’ deposits in their own bank accounts under further reforms planned by the government as part of its overhaul of the private rented sector Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed plans to abolish insured tenancy deposit schemes, which currently allow landlords and agents to

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Selling in the Summer and What Home Buyers Value Most

For Sale, House Prices

Looking for property features that add value to your home the in summer? Adding up to £30,000 to your home’s value? A recent survey of which features can boost your homes price during the summer months reveals the most sought after features. Homes with outdoor features like a south-facing garden, entertainment area and hot tub

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Is Commuting Still The Best Way To Buy Your First Home?

House Prices

With lower house prices and fast trains. We look at the UK’s best commuter towns, where value meets convenience. The UK’s best commuter towns offer house prices up to 61% lower than the nearest city, within an hour travel by train Near Newcastle, Shildon is the most affordable commuter town with £73,800 on average house

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How to get the best return on buy to let homes?

To Rent

Considering becoming a landlord? One strategy for investment is to focus on higher yielding markets. Here are the top investor hotspots in the UK. If you’re looking for a buy-to-let property, rental yield can help you decide if the cost of the property is worth the potential rental income Gross rental yields have increased in

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50% of Homes Are Not Selling! What To Do For A Successful Sale

For Sale, House Prices

We look at why some homes are getting stuck without a buyer and the key things successful sellers are doing right in 2026. 44% of UK homes listed for sale in the past 3 years failed to sell Overambitious and unrealistic pricing is the biggest reason homes remain unsold Under-35s are more likely to overprice

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Renters Rights Act: What You Need To Know on The First of May

News and Guides, To Rent

The Renters’ Rights Act will affect renters, landlords and the future of lettings, with major changes, from the end of ‘no fault’ evictions to rent rises and pet requests. Most reforms will take place on 1 May 2026. Tenants will have new rights and better protection. Rent increases will be limited to once a year

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Is Now The Best Time To Get Solar Panels?

News and Guides

2026 could be the most cost effective it has ever been to get solar panels Millions of homeowners are using government VAT initiatives to cut the cost of Solar Panels Thousands of homes get free electricity year round and earn up to £160/year by selling extra power back to the grid Next-gen solar panels work

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What is Happening with Buy to Let Homes?

To Rent

If buy to let homes are becoming evermore unavailable, where are people going to live? Technology has made many peoples attention spans and need for gratification shorter, from children to adults alike, patience is very much a virtue. Everyone chases higher cash-flow, riskier strategies to attain their aims quicker. Everyone wants a high return. Who

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Demand for Rental Homes Eases

To Rent

The rental market is moving back towards balance as supply improves and demand eases. For renters, you can expect more choice of homes and slower rent increases than in recent years. The rental market is moving towards better balance as demand weakens and supply improves. Competition for homes is easing, with enquiries per property falling

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How to Sell Your Home: The Key Things to Look Out For

For Sale

Putting your home on the market is rarely quick and simple. For many sellers, it can take far longer than expected. In 2025, the average time to sell a listed property ranged from between 59 and 77 days, according to the latest Rightmove data. The good news, though, is that now might be an excellent time

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