Tag: property

Property maintenance and repairs – The 6 types of handymen professionals

The image of traditional handymen, ingrained in the minds of many, is that of the jack of all trades but a master of none,...

Top 10 Postcodes For Buy-To-Let

Barking 6.4% Erith 6.4% Ilford 6.1% Dagenham 5.9% Edmonton 5.8% Canning Town 5.7% Beckton 5.7% Romford 5.6% Ponders End 5.6% Freezywater 5.6% 1. Barking Zone 4 Highest potential rental yield*: 6.4% Average 2-bedroom house price*: £270,000 “Barking has been...

Why Does the Price of Oil Fluctuate?

If you use oil to heat your home, then you’ll be no stranger to the way the price fluctuates month-by-month, year-by-year. In some ways...

A to Z of Cleaning Carpets – Expert Tips On Keeping...

Here is our A to Z of Cleaning Carpets featuring Expert Tips On Keeping Your Rug Clean and Stain-free. Read more....

Japanese Knotweed: No Longer the Problem Plant

Who knew that when Japanese knotweed was introduced to Britain in the 1840s by a Dutch botanist that it would go on to cause...

Top Tips for a Successful Summer Property Viewing

Summer can be a great time to sell/let your property, as the market is more competitive and the days are longer, giving you plenty...

DIY 101: How to Install a Skylight in Your Home

If you’re looking to brighten up a room in your home, then installing a skylight could be just the thing to do. You’ll be...

The Tenants Draft Bill

A new Tenants' Fees Bill was one of the key proposals announced in the Queen's Speech to Parliament which took place  on the 21st...

Home Insurance – It’s as simple as it sounds

Are your possessions really that safe? Are you going on holiday any time soon and leaving your house empty? Have you thought about the...

Turbulent Times for the London Commercial Property Market?

While the high profile sales of iconic London buildings have recently hit the headlines, the commercial property market is by no means clear cut....