Remortgaging to Buy to Let 2025
Remortgaging to a Buy-to-Let Mortgage: A 2025 Guide + Free Checklist Remortgaging to a buy-to-let mortgage is a practical way to turn your property into a rental income source, unlock equity for future investments, or meet lender requirements for letting. This guide, up to date for 2025, breaks down the process, from understanding lender criteria […]
Renting vs Buying
Renting vs buying Both renting and buying have their own unique advantages, and the right option will vary from person to person depending on their needs. Renting, for example, allows you more expendable money in the short-term, whereas owning a property outright provides homeowners with a long-term sense of security. Buying a home Advantages of […]
Guide To Renting in the UK in 2025
How To Rent A Property This easy-to-read guide on how to rent will take you through every step of the process, ideal if this is your first time renting a property or you’re a seasoned renter looking for a recap. With more renters in the UK than ever before, it’s important to know what you’re […]
How to Get Consent to Let
What is consent to let and how to get it in 2025 If you’re a homeowner in the UK and need to rent out your property, you may not necessarily need to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage. In fact, you can apply for consent to let from your lender, which allows you to rent your […]
Airbnb vs Renting: Which is Best for Your UK Property in 2025?
If you own a property and are considering renting it out, you might be torn between the flexibility of listing on Airbnb or the stability of a long-term rental. Both options come with their own set of advantages and challenges, and the best choice often depends on your goals, lifestyle, and property location. In this […]
The 5 Best Breakfasts In Jesmond
Whether you’re a student living in Jesmond and need an instant hangover cure, or you love meeting up with friends for a tasty brunch, Jesmond is bursting with cafes and eateries. We would argue that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so we’ve put in the hard work for you when it […]
Seven Things To Do In Jesmond
One of Newcastle’s trendiest areas, Jesmond is within easy reach of the city centre by metro, bike or e-scooter. There’s also plenty of parking if you choose to drive. Situated close to the similarly-cool districts of Heaton and Gosforth, once you’re finished discovering everything there is to do in Jesmond, you can head start exploring […]
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 […]
