Recent Articles in Tenant and Landlord Property Checklists

Summary of survey results from our newsletter readers
Dec 22, 2021

We recently asked those who signed up to our newsletter whether we were writing content about property that you needed and if there was anything we were missing. The main feedback was really positive, but we are going to do more on renovations as many of you are planning projects. We also asked how you thought the current government was doing with it's housing policies. Find out one of the most surprising - and heartening - pieces of feedback we had on what the government should be doing as well as how well (or badly) they are doing! 

Kate Faulkner's comprehensive property price report - December 2021
Dec 15, 2021

Goodness me, how on earth is it Christmas already! So far this year, we’ve seen one of the most active property markets from a transaction and price perspective, with sales expecting to reach 1.5mn and prices still rising. All this when many predicted the market would ‘fall off a cliff’ post the SDLT holiday ending. Read the full report here.

Almost two-thirds of UK renters are worried about paying their energy bills this winter
Dec 7, 2021

With the current fuel crisis seeing an increase in energy prices, ongoing hikes in household bills are proving to be a major concern for millions of households across the country, including the UK’s renters.  Research, commissioned by Smart Energy GB, has revealed that renters think landlords could be doing more to help. Read more to find out how landlords can support their tenants to be more energy efficient.

Property price report from Kate Faulkner - November 2021
Nov 24, 2021

Read my latest comprehensive property price report to find out what's really happening nationally, regionally and in the towns and cities.

Subsidence: The ultimate homeowners' guide
Nov 17, 2021

For many homeowners, seeing a crack in the foundations or the wall of their home is amongst their worst fears. While a crack or structural deficiency in your home isn’t always something to worry about, the cause of it needs to be identified to rule out the worst-case scenario. Subsidence is just one of the possible culprits, but what is it and what should you be doing about it?