Three in five first-time buyers depend on the bank of mum and dad in order to get onto the property ladder, according to research by Just Group. In the last five years, 61 per cent of FTBs relied on financial help from relatives in order to purchase a property. In comparison, just 20 per cent of FTBs relied on financial assistance from relatives 30 years ago.
An estimated 700,000 people left London for the countryside during Lockdown, opting for more space to work from home and have the great outdoors on their doorstep. However, while many people are enjoying their new found freedom, others are starting to regret their decision and are flocking back to the city, having made the most expensive mistake of their lives.
We’ve handpicked ten gorgeous gifts for new homeowners this Christmas. You can’t go wrong with some of these timeless classics, however many times you’ve moved house! And if you’ve recently moved yourself, then you may well want to treat yourself to something special to mark your first Christmas in your new home.
Current legislation means that if a property doesn't have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘E’ or above, then it cannot legally be let. With soaring energy prices a real problem for all of us, an energy efficient home is now on a higher proportion of prospective tenants' wish lists. Not only are we all becoming (rightfully) more environmentally aware when it comes to our properties, but for tenants, a higher EPC rating means lower bills, a decrease in the risk of mould and a warmer place to live.
