How to Choose a Good Conveyancer: Tips for London Home Movers
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on 19th Jun 2026 Whether you’re buying or selling (or both together), you’re going to need a conveyancer to handle the legal side of things. Which you choose can make a big difference to how smoothly everything runs. Here are our top tips....
What Today's Interest Rate Decision Means For People in Ealing
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on 18th Jun 2026 With the World Cup in full swing, most conversations today will probably be about football rather than finance. But there was one announcement today (Thursday 18 June) that could affect local homeowners, buyers, landlords and...
Survey Results Scared Your Buyer Off? Here’s What to Do Next
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on 17th Jun 2026 The survey came back. Now your buyer's gone quiet, or worse, they're talking about pulling out. Take a breath. This happens more often than you'd think. And it doesn't have to mean the end of your sale. Here's what to do. 1. Don't...
What’s the Single Biggest Worry Landlords Have?
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on 15th Jun 2026 Ask most landlords what worries them most and many will give the same answer: rent arrears. Not difficult tenants. Not maintenance bills. Not even the ever-changing tide of new regulations. Simply the fear of the rent suddenly...
The New Pet Rules: What London Landlords Need to Know
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on 12th Jun 2026 The new pet rules are one of the big changes in the Renters' Rights Act in England. Here we'll explain what they mean for landlords. The new rules in a nutshell Tenants now have the right to request a pet. Landlords can only...
What Really Causes a Property Sale to Fall Through?
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on 10th Jun 2026 Having an offer accepted on your home can feel like the hard part is over. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. While many sales progress smoothly to completion, a significant number fall through before contracts are...
The True Cost of a Void Period: And How to Avoid One
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on 8th Jun 2026 A void period is the time between one tenant moving out and another moving in. Most landlords understand that an empty property means lost rent. But many underestimate just how far the costs can spread. Let’s take a closer look....
London House Hunters: What is Proof of Funds, and Do You Really Need It?
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on 5th Jun 2026 Big congrats. You’re in the market to buy a new home. Here’s what you need to know about proof of funds and when you really need it. What is proof of funds? Proof of funds is some evidence, ideally in writing, that you can...
Why Your First Two Weeks on the Market Are Crucial
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on 3rd Jun 2026 Why the Early Days Matter Speak to almost any experienced estate agent, and they will tell you the same thing: the first two weeks after a property launches are usually the most important part of the entire sales process. What...
Is Your Landlord Insurance in London Actually Covering You?
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on 1st Jun 2026 The auto-renewal trap Many landlords take out insurance when they first let a property and then barely look at it again. The policy renews, the premium gets paid, and life moves on, which is understandable. But it's worth asking...
