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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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....

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...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent, the estate agent comparison site It’s no secret that monthly rent costs in the capital are spiralling out of control. Tenants’ face the highest increase, as demand from them drives up the amount landlords are charging. With...

By David Ingram, Founder of mylocalmortgage.co.uk Everyone who has been through the process of buying a home will know that there are many factors to consider - the size of the property, how old it is and whether or not your garden is south-facing. But research by online mortgage directory...