Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market – June 2022
House prices have hit another record high, while interest rates have increased again, but there’s good news on the horizon for renters and first-time buyers. Read on for all this and more in June’s property market update. UK HOUSE PRICES REACH RECORD HIGH What’s Happening In The UK Property Market – June 2022 The website […]
Family Offset Mortgages: Are They A Good Way To Help My Kids Get On The Property Ladder?
Many parents want to help their children get on the property ladder, but they often assume there is nothing they can do if they don’t have a substantial lump sum to pass over. However, that isn’t actually the case. At Properly, we often advise clients who are searching for property solutions for their children, and […]
How Much Is My Landlord Allowed To Increase My Rent By In A Single Year?
If you’re a tenant, you’re probably already feeling the bite due to the cost of living crisis. So, the prospect of facing a rent increase is the last thing you want to think about. Unfortunately, rent increases are a fact of life. So, here, we take a look at how much your landlord is allowed […]
Buy-to-let: advice, tips and tricks
With investment properties on the rise and an ever-growing demand for rental properties, it’s clear that we haven’t lost our appetite for buy-to-let. We have come up with lots of tips and advice in our new mini-guide to the world of property rental: Most modern apartments and houses will have fairly straightforward layouts, while older […]
Are you up to date with changes to Landlord Legislation?
The last two years have seen several key changes to landlord and tenant legislation. As always, it is important to keep up to date as not doing so can have consequences for you and your tenancy. Use our checklist below to make sure you remain compliant. Electrical safety standards and EICR certificates As of the […]
Budget-Friendly Ideas For Decorating Your Home Interior
Minor Updates Can Give Your Home A Stunning New Look With the cost of living increasing, it isn’t surprising that more homeowners are looking for budget-friendly home decorating solutions. The good news is that even small updates can give your home a stunning new look, and they needn’t break the bank. The team at Properly […]
What Are The Top Five Home Décor Trends For 2023?
If you’re ready to give your home a brand-new look, you may be wondering which trends are likely to emerge as top contenders in the months to come. At Properly we love a trend and we have been doing some research into the top five looks that are going to be hot. 1. Using Sustainable […]
Selling Your House in London? Make These Home Improvements First
When clients work with us to sell their homes, they frequently ask about any obvious improvements they should make before opening their doors to potential buyers. Our advice is that if you are looking to sell your home, then it is definitely important to prep it beforehand. Small improvements can go a long way and, […]
5 Summer Garden Trends For 2022
Which Garden Trends Are Popular This Year? Summer is now upon us, and it’s time to get outdoors and flex those green fingers. But which garden trends are popular this year? The team at Properly love a bit of gardening and have been keeping on top of the latest designs and looks in London! Now we’ve come […]
The Basics of Buying Land: What You Need to Know
When many people think about buying land, they think about discovering a plot in the countryside, or a spot in a busy town they can call their own. There are many TV programmes shown where people have bought land and then built their own homes in a matter of months, and so for some, it’s […]