Property

By Patrick Vernon London’s position as the economic and cultural heart of the UK means that it continues to be a desirable place to buy property for investors elsewhere in the country and, indeed, the world. Whether it’s the lure of leisure or the pull of employment, there are many reasons to want to own a home in the capital. But, if you haven’t grown up in London, what should you look out for? Here’s our guide to what you...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent With GCSE results on our doorstep, new research reveals Birmingham is home to the best balance of affordable property and top schools. Research by online estate agent eMoov.co.uk identified the top 50 schools in the country that offer a balance of affordable housing with a top quality state education. The study compared average house prices in the surrounding area to the average GCSE score per pupil. King...

By Jacquie Edward, Property Expert, Coach and Mentor of Jade Success Do you have a property to rent but not getting a lot of interest? Has there been increasing competition for tenants in your area so you’re not getting as many viewings? Or maybe you’re considering getting into the buy-to-let market but aren’t sure what makes a good property. If you follow these three tips, you’ll have no problems finding great tenants for your next buy-to-let investment. Make sure your...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent The Barclays Premier League is the most-watched football league in the world. Starting on 8th August, things are heating up for the 20 clubs. But is it the same story for house prices surrounding the stadium of this year’s 20 premier league teams? Online estate agent eMoov.co.uk looks at the Premiership property table ahead of the start of the season. FA Cup winners Arsenal will take on...

By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent  The average first time buyer takes four years to buy their first home, new research has revealed. The study, conducted by Aviva, found most first-time buyers are £6,481 under budget when buying their property. Researchers discovered that almost three-quarters underestimate the cost of buying their first house by failing to take into account legal fees, stamp duty and other costs. Buyers typically take nearly four years saving for a first home – banking an average £12,143 during...

By Michael Bruce, ceo of Purplebricks We’ve long been told that summer is the best time of year to put your home on the market if you want the best chance of selling quickly, and achieving a generous price. Here I share my expert thoughts on whether this is indeed the case, and if so, how you can ensure that your property stands out in a busy market place. In my experience, any time of the year can be a...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Zoopla Property Group (ZPG) has launched a new service - Find a Pro - in partnership with Plentific. It gives you access to thousands of UK Property professionals and local tradesmen for home related projects and services. The service lets you access a network of over 35,000 professionals nationwide, covering more than 50 home-related service categories including conveyancers, surveyors, mortgage brokers, architects, electricians, locksmiths, plumbers, gardeners, painters...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Greeted by fluffy pillows and Egyptian cotton sheets, jet spa baths and a range of Molton Brown products – why wouldn’t we love a good night’s sleep in a luxury or boutique hotel? Meticulously designed rooms are laid out to maximise space, décor and furniture is tailored to the hotel’s style, large spa bathrooms are designed with each tile, feature and amenity firmly in mind. It’s no...

By Thomas Villeneuve, CEO and Founder of flatsharing network Weroom: Britain is in the midst of a housing crisis and today the number of people in privately rented accommodation in the UK has never been higher. A recent article stated that private rents grew faster than house prices in June for the first time in nearly two years – a new record high. More worryingly for Londoners, the report which was based on 20,000 properties, states that London is the...