UK property market update
What's happening in the UK's property market today?
It isn't all doom and gloom like the media would make you want to believe...
This graph shows the number of house sales (yellow line) dropping but if...
A top guide moving to Scarborough UK
Are you looking to move to Scarborough, North Yorkshire?In 2019, 4,823 people moved to Scarborough and other areas in the UK, York, Leeds, Ryedale and elsewhere. Scarborough is an obvious contender when it comes to wanting to live...
What's going on with the UK property market?
So what is happening to the UK's property market?
Here is what has happened in the 7 days to and including Sunday 23rd October 2022.
Interior design hacks - How to make your home feel more luxurious
It’s not about buying expensive things, it’s all about styling them in the right way.
We spend a lot of time in our homes, so it’s important they feel like a sanctuary for us.
Homeowners’ decorating tastes vary...
Selective Licensing in Scarborough
On 5th November 2018, the council approved the designation of a selective licensing scheme for all privately rented properties within parts of the Castle, Central and North Bay wards in Scarborough. The designation comes into...
MINI-BUDGET 2022: 6 KEY THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
From a stamp duty cut to measures to increase housing supply, here are 6 things you need to know about the latest budget announcements.
The Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, has presented a mini-budget in advance of the normal autumn...
WHICH RENOVATIONS ARE WORTH INVESTING IN?
If you’ve lived in your home for several years, it may be time to relish the opportunity to improve, extend, redecorate or redesign. Whether you plan on staying or selling someday, we’ve gathered a list of renovations worth...
OUR TOP TIPS FOR GAS SAFTEY IN YOUR HOME
Here are the top tips for making sure your home or rental property is gas safe.
Anyone who uses gas in their home needs to be aware of the gas risks and how to keep safe.
An unsafe gas appliance has the potential to lead...
HOW THE ENERGY PRICE CAP INCREASE WILL AFFECT LANDLORDS AND TENANTS
By Mark Shields on 26th Aug 2022The energy price cap increase on 1st October 2022 will increase the average household bill by 80%.
On 1 October 2022, the energy price cap for dual fuel will increase to £3,549 per year for the average UK household - an 80%...
Smoke alarm regulation changes in England
By Mark Shields on 11th Jul 2022Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm regulation changes will be implemented as of 1st October 2022.
From 1st October 2022 smoke and carbon monoxide alarms will be mandatory in all rental properties.
The government...