The 2021 property sector has been record-breaking and 2022 is predicted to be no different. As we head into the new year, what is in store for the housing market? House price increases With property priorities changing to favour gardens, large living spaces, rural locations, home offices and dining rooms, prices for properties with these features is set to increase further. As we head

Emergency property issues are costing landlords billions every year, according to research from Direct Line. The average cost of a callout in the UK comes to around £765, with landlords having to fork out approximately £2,141 over the whole year. It’s an unfortunate part of being a landlord, as these emergencies are usually unforeseen and time-consuming or costly to fix. The most common issue for

If you are planning to sell or rent your property, then it’s important to get an accurate estimate of how much the property could be worth. To give you an agent’s perspective of what that involves, we’ve provided some of the key take-away points below. Market value Firstly, knowing how much your property is worth is more commonly known as its ‘market value’, which

With the property market seeing a lot of demand, sellers need to present their homes in the best possible light to beat the competition. These common mistakes could mean that your home receives less interest and fewer offers, so it’s worth your time and consideration to rectify the following: Misplaced curtains Curtains are a really effective way to keep your house warm, frame your windows and

Why January is a great time to sell It’s a common misconception that market activity lulls in January, ready to resume in the spring. But with demand levels still on the rise, this couldn’t be more wrong for 2022 predictions. Many see the new year as a chance for a fresh start, and that can mean homeowners are on the hunt to physically change or improve

The key home trends across 2021 and 2022 With 2022 on the horizon, you might already be thinking ahead to next year, whether that’s re-decorating a room, renovating a property or simply wanting to add some finishing touches to a space in your home. In order to plan ahead, we’ve put together some of the key interior home trends that have emerged out of 2021 and

Surge in parents acquiring buy-to-lets for students Going to university is a big step and the hardest part can be finding the right accommodation. It was very popular at one time for parents to buy property for their children to use whilst studying away from home. Over time, this became less common as more student accommodation blocks were built and heavy-duty buy-to-let regulations and reductions in

Property prices likely to continue rising After the rollercoaster year of 2020, 2021 was a difficult year to predict in the housing sector. With a return of stability to the market, we can look at the forecast for the new year. More than 22% of homeowners plan to move in the next 18 months, due to direct results of the pandemic. In a recent survey, it

The paint colours that could decrease the value of your home Smartening up a room is a great idea to attract prospective buyers, but certain paint colours could put a negative effect on the value of your home, potentially decreasing its value. The use of trendy colours can date a property and be costly to update. So, what are the key colours that experts would

When it comes to decorating for Christmas, there’s no right or wrong answer but everyone seems to have a different date where it’s seen as acceptable to make a start. Last year was unlike any other, with a last minute lockdown disrupting plans for households across the UK. With the pandemic under better control in 2021, research suggests that Brits will be hitting the

What are your house guests most interested by? Through the use of eye-tracking technology, new research has shed light on the key factors that guests will notice the most when visiting our homes.* As could be expected, an office space is one of the most eye-catching areas of a property, which makes sense considering the rise in working from home in the last 18 months.  Top 10

UK house prices have climbed on average by £25,000 in the past year alone House prices rose by 10.6% during August, up from 8.5% during July – bringing the average price to £264,000.* This strong national increase is being fuelled by the perfect storm of high buyer demand combined with low housing stock levels. The stamp duty holiday helped increase house prices in the