Should Mortgage Rules Be Relaxed to Help The Self-Employed and First-Time Buyers?
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on 9th Jul 2025 The financial watchdog is asking whether mortgage rules should be more flexible to help older buyers, the self-employed and reliable renters get on the property ladder. UK society has changed dramatically over the past decade....
Flooding Action Plan for London Landlords
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on 7th Jul 2025 Over a third of home insurance flood claims occur between June and August, according to insurer Aviva.* Here’s how landlords can prepare for the risk of flooding. Many people associate flooding with the colder seasons, but...
Planning a Picnic? These Three Ideas Will Guarantee It’s a Hit
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on 4th Jul 2025 July is National Picnic Month, so why not get out there for a picnic or three? Here are some ideas to make your picnics extra special this summer. 1. Think outside the (lunch) box While there’s nothing wrong with a park or a...
How to Revive a Stale Listing: Tips for London Sellers
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on 2nd Jul 2025 Is your home taking longer to sell than you'd like? It's possible that your listing has gone stale. Here are some ideas for reviving a stale property listing. Give your home a lift Chances are that when you first listed your...
What Wimbledon Can Teach Us About the Property Market in Ealing
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on 1st Jul 2025 The world's most famous tennis championship, Wimbledon, has begun. So let's take a (slightly tongue-in-cheek) look at the parallels between championship tennis and selling or letting a property in Ealing & Northfields. Before you...
AI Warning for London Landlords
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on 30th Jun 2025 Tech experts have warned that fraudsters are using Artificial Intelligence to create fake documents. Here’s what landlords need to know. The news is currently awash with stories about the marvels of Artificial Intelligence (AI)....
Fresh and Fruity Desserts to Serve Up This Summer
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on 27th Jun 2025 Round off your next al fresco meal with one of these fresh and fruity desserts. Blackberries, strawberries, gooseberries, cherries and plums - these delicious fruits, and many more, are ripe and ready to pick in summer. They taste...
Sprucing Up Your Garden This Spring: Tips for Ealing Homeowners
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on 26th Jun 2025 As the sun begins to shine brightly in May and the gentle warmth of spring settles over the UK, many homeowners find themselves venturing outdoors. It’s that magical time of year when gardens burst with colour, and it’s the...
Energy Performance Certificates Have Changed: Information for Buyers and Sellers in London
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on 25th Jun 2025 New rules on preparing Energy Performance Certificates, or EPCs, have just come into operation. Here's what you need to know about EPCs going forward. What is an EPC? An EPC is an Energy Performance Certificate. EPCs show you how...
Moving Out of Your London Rental? Don’t Make These Common Mistakes
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on 23rd Jun 2025 With a bit of planning, moving out of your rental can be smooth-running and stress-free. Here’s how. The date is set; it’s all agreed. You’ve spoken to your landlord or letting agent and know exactly when you’ll be...