Comparing buy to let mortgage applications by age demographics, only two brackets increased their proportion of overall applications during 2018. 25-34-year olds recorded a tiny increase of 0.03 per cent. The biggest increase came from the 65 to 75 year old group, with buy to let applications increasing by 5.43...

Many homeowners look to make their homes environmentally friendly, but this can be a costly and lengthy process. There are many options available - renewable or energy efficient appliances. But do you know which has the best return on investment? A study by MoneySuperMarket investigated the difference between renewable and...

One of London’s largest estate agents has made a decisive move to help improve London’s air quality by becoming the first major estate agency group to replace its entire fleet of company cars with electric vehicles that produce no emissions. Chestertons currently have 33 offices across London and a fleet...

We spend many years of our lives working from an office. But is there a perfect office space? Yes. The perfect office space is open plan, has lots of natural light, a café, comfy chairs, fixed desks and free snacks, according to a new Business Insurance study from MoneySuperMarket. 1,000...

Japanese knotweed was first introduced into the UK from Japan in the 1850s as an ornamental plant, but it is now number one on the Environment Agency’s list of the UK’s most invasive plant species, described as “indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant”. Growing up to three...

How can landlords succeed within the student market? There are a number of key things to consider if you want to find the perfect property to rent. From location, price and type of property to communication methods, getting each right could save guard your business. A survey of 500 undergraduate...

Under new permitted development rules, homeowners in terraced and semi-detached homes can put single story extensions of up to six metres at the rear of their properties without obtaining planning permission. Those in detached homes can extend by up to 8 metres. Kit Malthouse, housing minister, said: “These measures will...

Micro-homes have become a growing trend. First time buyers face increasing difficulty getting on to the property ladder, so could micro-homes be the answer? Micro-apartments can offer smart living, luxury and social spaces at an affordable cost. They’re smaller homes consisting of a kitchen, bathroom and a sitting and sleeping...

Many first-time buyers have struggled to get on to the property market. Difficulty saving for a deposit, increasing property prices, mortgage rules and a supply shortage make owning a home harder to achieve. But some experts say the market will become flooded, making way for plenty of homes for first-time...

According to an analysis of 2016 property prices by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average house sold had a floor area of 104 metres squared. This is two-fifths the size of a tennis court. Flats averaged at 49 metres squared – this is excluding corridors, hallways, landings and...

The process of applying for planning permission yourself or through an agent can be difficult and frustrating. Thousands of applications are still denied each year resulting in numerous re-attempts. Overlooking/loss of privacy was the main reason for declining applications. However, it’s now easier to get planning permission in England, with...

The presence of top restaurants can indicate an area where everything, including property, comes at a premium. But new research highlights nine options for London homebuyers with affordable property prices and top local restaurants. Research by Emoov found foodie areas in the capital where property is still below the borough’s...

With renting becoming the new norm for London’s millennials and the government continuing to fall far short of its self-made targets for new homes being built, what does the future of renting look like in the Capital over the next 12 months? Rents cooling down, but for how long? Despite...

An influential group of housing associations have written to the Chancellor, Philip Hammond. They urge him to allow properties to be extended in height, matching the tallest tree or building in the area - without seeking planning approval. The group of housing associations, Placeshapers, Orbit, G15, Place for People and...

Buying a house is a huge investment - but two in three people don’t know if they’re purchasing a potential death trap. New research by CORGI HomePlan has uncovered a lack of safety checks being carried out by home buyers. With £1.2m property transactions taking place in the UK each...

Today (1 November 2017), a new draft Tenant Fees Bill will be introduced to Parliament. It sets out the Governments approach to banning letting agents from charging tenant’s costly upfront fees in England. The Government claims the new bill will improve transparency in the rental market, as well as affordability...

It has been a spooky year for some UK homeowners. Brexit and a snap election brought about an uncertain market, with some seeing the price of their property fall in line with a lack of buyer demand. With Halloween upon us - and the ghastly things that come along with...

Job site Glassdoor has ranked Slough as the best town to work and live in. Results are based on the cost of living, job satisfaction and how easy it is to get a job. Slough has a high average salary and is close to major transport links, such as Heathrow...

Homebuyers looking to live in one of England's picturesque market towns will need to pay a premium of £30,788 compared to neighbouring areas. The latest research from Lloyds Bank shows an average house price growth of 21 per cent in the past five years, to £280,690 in English market towns....

From the 16 October 2017, the old £1 coin will no longer be accepted as legal tender. As a result, it’s being reported that £450 million has been lost. But what does this equate to in property terms? Even in a market as expensive as the UK, home buyers could...

There has been much talk about how first-time buyers can get on the property ladder. The Government has introduced home ownership schemes to help more first-time buyers buy a home. But with increasing house prices, expensive rents and low salaries, saving for a deposit is difficult and impossible for some....

Ever thought about what your ideal home would look like? Two fifths of us desire a custom-built house, but what would it look like? According to a survey by GoCompare Mortgages, it’s an ‘eco-minimalist’ detached home with three bedrooms and a modest, medium-sized garden. The results also revealed that 90...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent With the 2017-18 Premier League kicking off its 26th season on Friday 11 August, homes near clubs and training grounds are receiving high levels of interest from players, coaches and managers. Footballers in Britain are renowned for...

A luxury five-bedroom penthouse flat on London’s Park Lane is the most expensive rental property in the UK. It’s within the iconic Sir Edward Lutyens building, instantly recognisable by their water towers marking each corner of Park Lane. The penthouse, accessed from its own private lift has five double bedrooms...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent There are opportunities for buy-to-let investors to snap up property at a cheaper price. And there could be hope for first time buyers looking to save money when buying their first property. Some people are fortunate to...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Michael Jackson’s former Neverland ranch is on the market for just under £54m. There is almost a third off the asking price since it was for sale back in 2015, then on the market for £82m. [caption...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Two developments set to deliver affordable housing was given the go-ahead by The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Both offer high density schemes near well-connected transport hubs. Both applications were refused planning by their local borough councils....

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent - the estate agent comparison website Figures released last week (30 January 2017) from Centre for Cities highlights the shape of the UK's 63 biggest cities in the run-up to the triggering of Article 51. The 2017...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent - the estate agent comparison website First-time buyers purchasing a home hit a record high according to the National Association of Estate Agents. 32 per cent of total property sales in October 2016 was made to first...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent - the estate agent comparison website There are many reasons why you may need to move home – most commonly because of marriage, upsizing as the family gets larger or divorce. Latest research by eMoov reveals not...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent With property prices increasing rapidly, many are priced out of the market. Cash based savings are underperforming making it harder to save money. A new online Property ISA lets you invest in property from £100. Launched in...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Landlords are being warned to look out for tenants who go away over the Christmas holidays and sublet their rental properties without consent. Total Landlord Insurance has revealed a 14 per cent increase in the number of...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent The Beacon, due to complete in 2018 has launched as the world’s most sustainable residential tower. It will save residents up to £11,000 a year in living expenses. Located 24 minutes from London Euston, bordered by over...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent According to the Aldermore First-Time Buyer Index, getting on the property ladder is ‘extremely difficult’, said nearly four in ten first-time buyers. The two biggest obstacles were raising a large deposit and increasing house prices. We compare...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent - the estate agent comparison website An alarming 64 per cent of UK homeowners renovating their property were unaware that not being properly insured when undertaking building work could put them in breach of the terms of...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent The youngest city in Europe, with 50 per cent of its population under the age of 30, Birmingham is a city full of drive, ambition and entrepreneurialism. This is already clear from the city's booming life science,...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent The spiralling cost of home ownership in the UK has continued to see many priced out of the market, with those fortunate enough drawing on the bank of mum and dad as the only option in getting...