Recent Articles

Wales regional property report (in: Buying and Selling Property Checklists)
Jan 8, 2018

The first thing that strikes me with the Welsh data is what cracking value properties are here! What's the whole story?

Southern slowdown, Northern growth, should you buy, sell or invest in 2018? (in: Buying and Selling Property Checklists)
Jan 4, 2018

There are many property price reports telling us what is happening in the market, but one of the most insightful in my view is the Hometrack report.

What will the 2018 property market mean for you? (in: Buying and Selling Property Checklists)
Dec 20, 2017

Looking back and forth is a popular pastime at this time of year and, property-wise, there’s a lot to consider.

Mandatory CMP will help tenants and improve the rental sector’s reputation (in: Tenant and Landlord Property Checklists)
Dec 14, 2017

Client Money Protection is where a letting agent insures against loss of rental income they receive on behalf of landlords and tenants. Individual agent offices take in hundreds if not millions of pounds worth of rent each year and it’s horrifying that to date, no government has insisted landlord and tenant rent is insured against a company going bust or someone running off with the cash – both of which has happened in the past!

Why destructive first-time buyer headlines should be ignored (in: First Time Buyer)
Dec 11, 2017

I was really disappointed to read news last week that the average deposit put down by first-time buyers is over £50,000 – and could rise by 57% by 2027.

This kind of headline in my view is incredibly destructive and will cause many hearts to sink. I believe they are not only alarmist but hugely misleading and potentially damaging to the property market.