Crackdown On Alarms For Landlords
In 2015 the installation of alarms (smoke and carbon monoxide) must feature in all rental properties after landlords have been told they must also include right-to-rent checks on their tenants. Penny Mordaunt (Communities Minister) announced this change at the Local Government Association annual fire conference (10.3.15). This change comes after years of support and […]
North East Property Prices Enjoy Spring Surge
The lighter nights are rolling in – and there may have never been a better time to sell your home than right now in the North East! Recent studies have revealed that North East house prices continue to grow year-on-year, with the average home now worth 2.8% more than at the end of March 2017! […]
The UK’s Love Of Garden Annexes
With families spending more time together at home, the space which once seemed good enough is slowly feeling smaller and smaller as the months go on. As a result, homeowners are looking at what it might take to improve their property. However, this isn’t unusual. In the year 2019/20, councils in the UK sorted through […]
Top 4 Ways To Save Money At Home In 2021
It’s no secret that we’re spending more time at home than we ever have before. While we might be missing the hustle and bustle of city life, most of us will have saved on some of our typical outgoings – whether that be public transport or more leisurely activities. But are there any other ways […]
Entering 2021 With Your Best Foot Forward: Resolutions For Your Home
There’s no denying that 2020 has been unusual to say the least, but we won’t fail in making some new resolutions in hopes to makes our lives a little bit better. Whether it’s shopping more locally and supporting small businesses or putting away additional savings to invest in the property market, the options are endless. […]
Autumn Property Market Insight: Understanding The North East’s Performance
COVID-19 has had an unexpectedly positive effect on the housing market, highlighting a 3.4% annual house price growth across the UK. This means that it’s currently at its highest level since March 2018. As we head firmly into the Autumn season, the market still remains busy after lockdown encouraged homeowners to fulfil lifestyle changes. […]
The Current Property Market & Mortgage Rates| Mansons
Since the UK introduced a nation-wide lockdown on the 16th March 2020, there have been many conversations happening across the property sector in regard to what the future actually looks like within the COVID-19 context. While some people have been extremely worried, there has been an equal amount of people who are optimistic about the months […]
Halloween At Home: An Alternative Guide
Calling all witches, wizards, and werewolves! Halloween is upon us. Spooktober has finally arrived. While we are all excited to unleash our mystical personalities on the most terrifying night of the year, some things might look different in 2020. COVID-19 has swept across the world, a devilish curse that is keeping the most powerful of […]
Changes To Tenancy Notice Periods
On Saturday 29th August 2020 the notice period for section 21 (FORM 6A) and section 8 (FORM S8) changed from 3 months to 6 months, this will remain in place till at least 31st March 2021. The expiry date of a section 21 (FORM 6A) has been extended from 6 months to 10 months. This means you will need […]
Getting Your Home Ready For Autumn
There are many ways of getting your home ready for Autumn, but before you do anything to redecorate and make your space cosy, it’s important to give the house a once-over for any structural damage that might get worse as the months get colder. Any drafts or leaks that might have gone unnoticed in the […]
