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Wed 27 Jul 2022
Having gone through a massive expansion over the last two years, we now seek a Lettings Compliance Assistant to join our lettings team.
Tue 26 Jul 2022
We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding lettings team and assist with delivering and exceeding achievable targets and maintaining our managed portfolio.
Fri 15 Jul 2022
Working from a new location can be both inspiring and invigorating. A changing market needs careful thought and planning; lots of ideas were borne and it was good to reconnect with everyone!
Thu 07 Jul 2022
Our Meet The Manager series kicks off with Joe Pollard from our Prenton branch. We love to promote from within and Joe's story is a perfect example.
Fri 24 Jun 2022
Having gone through a massive expansion over the last two years, we now seek another Finance assistant to join our friendly team.
Wed 08 Jun 2022
We have an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Lettings team as a Lettings Tenancy Progressor. Duties will include assistance in delivering and exceeding achievable targets, responsible for processing applications & negotiating offers.
Wed 01 Jun 2022
Working alongside our Finance Director and exceptional team, we seek a commercially aware part qualified/qualified or QBE individual with proven experience of working in a finance department.
Thu 12 May 2022
West Kirby was voted as one of the best places to live in 2022 by the Sunday Times. Image: Ade McCabe
Sat 30 Apr 2022
After a tough two years, we finally managed to enjoy our Christmas party. Heswall Hall sparkled as did the KT family and we danced all night to the fabulous The Rockets Collective band.
Thu 17 Feb 2022
Our annual AGM is the perfect place for everyone to meet up and celebrate each team and individual achievement.
Wed 02 Feb 2022
Located within the grounds of the historicAndrew Gibson House development, this final phase offers a mix of sixty-one, primely located, front line state-of-the-art apartments which feature one, two or three-bedrooms. Prices from just 125,000
Tue 04 Jan 2022
We are excited to announce the opening of our new Lettings and Property Management office with a new dedicated and highly trained team located at our Heswall office. Caring about our landlords, tenants and coordinating contractors since 2003.
Tue 14 Dec 2021
Enjoying a historic past, these superbly designed apartments offer modern living with exceptionally stylish and expansive apartments, highlighted by light-filled rooms with large windows.
Tue 02 Feb 2021
Following the companys virtual AGM last week, Karl Tatler Estate Agents are delighted to announce Lauren Baillie as our Negotiator of The Year 2020.
Tue 26 Jan 2021
Karl Tatler Estate Agents has been actively expanding their network of offices over the past twelve months which also saw a new office open in Wallasey in January 2020. The Wallasey office has had an amazing first year and from a ‘cold start’ has ...
Fri 06 Nov 2020
Restoration and reopening of the grand Edwardian architecture of Andrew Gibson House will add to the renaissance underway along the Wirral waterfront, complementing the recent investments along the Egremont Promenade and around New Brighton, and t...
Mon 02 Nov 2020
The Government has acknowledged that the housing market is not only a significant driver of the economy but also a significant moment in peoples lives and as such have decided to make ‘moving home’ exempt from the lockdown.
Fri 29 Mar 2019
Four in ten buy-to-let landlords are planning to expand their portfolio this year, according to new research.
Tue 26 Mar 2019
Damp problems can be a serious concern in any home. Not only are they unwelcoming, but they are also unhealthy, and could indicate major structural or weatherproofing issues.
Tue 26 Mar 2019
Looking to buy your first home? Here’s invaluable first-time buyer advice and tips on finding the right home for you...
Mon 25 Mar 2019
The average age of people buying investment property has fallen by more than three and half years in the past nine months, new analysis from yieldit has found.
Fri 22 Mar 2019
Buy to let is still a good investment option in the UK, beating investing in gold, cash and fine art in the last decade in terms of returns, new research has found.
Thu 21 Mar 2019
The latest data released from LSL Acadata shows that, for the third consecutive month, average house prices increased during February by 0.5%.
Thu 21 Mar 2019
Need a buy-to-let mortgage? Find out why you now have a huge choice and find three tips for choosing the right buy-to-let mortgage...
Wed 20 Mar 2019
New figures show house prices in the north west have risen faster than any other region in England.
Wed 20 Mar 2019
The first-time buyer market is booming, with the number of people buying their first home hitting its highest level in 12 years, according to data from UK Finance.
Tue 19 Mar 2019
Here are some top tips from Everest on how to improve your EPC rating.
Mon 18 Mar 2019
Supermarkets, being near a green space and public transport links are the most important issues for people looking to rent a home in Britain, according to new research.
Thu 07 Mar 2019
Want to sell your home quickly and for the best possible price? Here are seven mistakes to avoid when selling your home...
Mon 04 Mar 2019
The UK's housing market is changing. People are renting for longer and buying their first home later.
Fri 01 Mar 2019
The majority of home purchases were made by first-time buyers last year for the first time in 23 years, according to new research.
Thu 28 Feb 2019
Useful information here on renovating for investment purposes.
Wed 27 Feb 2019
London lettings agency Benham and Reeves has produced figures showing, indirectly at least, exactly why buy to let and property investment looks a safe bet for the long term.
Tue 26 Feb 2019
People in Britain who buy a home with a mortgage pay on average 9% more than those paying with cash, new research has found.
Tue 26 Feb 2019
Monthly mortgage payments as a proportion of income have dropped to 31 per cent now from 43 per cent a decade ago.
Fri 22 Feb 2019
There is around eight million square meters of vacant space in town and city centres across the UK, a third of which could be used to deliver 45,000 new homes, according to a new report.
Fri 22 Feb 2019
According to trade body UK Finance, there were 370,000 new first-time buyer mortgages completed last year, some 1.9% higher than in 2017.
Fri 22 Feb 2019
First-time buyer numbers increased to their highest level in 12 years, driven by Government incentives and competitive mortgage deals
Thu 21 Feb 2019
Despite a slow start for new stock coming to market this year, it appears that confidence continues to be high across Wirral for property buyers.
Wed 20 Feb 2019
First-time buyer mortgages totalled 370,000 in 2018 - 1.9% higher than in 2017 and the highest number recorded since 2006, according to research from UK Finance.
Mon 18 Feb 2019
New asking prices rose 0.7% this month – equivalent to an extra £1,981 on the average price tag.
Fri 15 Feb 2019
In the UK first time buyers have a rare opportunity to take advantage of cheap mortgage rates at a time when property price growth has slowed, according to new research.
Wed 13 Feb 2019
The UK’s property market experienced a promising first month of 2019, according to the latest data from the Agency Express Property Activity Index.
Tue 12 Feb 2019
Mortgage lenders are relaxing age limits so that house buyers can still be paying off their home loan well into their 80s.
Mon 11 Feb 2019
If you're thinking of investing in a buy-to-let property, here's a handy guide to seven things you should always do…
Fri 08 Feb 2019
There’s been a big rise in the number of homes being listed for sale despite ongoing concerns over Brexit.
Fri 08 Feb 2019
There is a misconception among some people that all buy-to-let landlords are wealthy, but the reality is that most operate as individuals earning a modest income from buy-to-let property that is likely to supplement other earnings, the latest figu...
Wed 06 Feb 2019
Karl Tatler Estate Agents & Lettings has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.
Mon 04 Feb 2019
Private rental sector tenants in England stay an average of 4.1 years in their property - casting doubt over the justification put forward by the government for the introduction of longer tenancies.
Mon 04 Feb 2019
Conventional wisdom appears to have it that there are fewer owner-occupiers and more renters these days - but that’s not what the latest English Housing Survey reveals.
Thu 31 Jan 2019
Many lenders have relaxed the maximum age at which a mortgage should end.
Thu 31 Jan 2019
Data from UK Finance shows that the value of gross residential mortgage lending grew 4.7 per cent on a yearly basis in December, from £20.1bn to £21.1bn.
Fri 25 Jan 2019
Andrew Spink Msc, Data Analyst, looks at what the Wirral property market will look like in 2019...
Fri 25 Jan 2019
Renting became more affordable in 2018 thanks to a combination of a once-in-a-decade fall in annual rents and wage inflation, according to The Deposit Protection Service.
Fri 25 Jan 2019
Almost a third of buyers know the exact street where they want to move, according to Zoopla research, with those in London, the north and the midlands most likely to target their property searches.
Fri 25 Jan 2019
Remortgaging can save you thousands of pounds, so isn't it time you switched and saved?
Tue 22 Jan 2019
Mortgage deals for those with a modest deposit have dropped significantly - once you've saved your deposit.
Tue 15 Jan 2019
The majority of buy-to-let fixed rate mortgages are currently down year-on-year – some by as much as £29 per month for a typical mortgage of £150,000, according to Property Master.
Mon 14 Jan 2019
The average cost of renting a property in the UK rose by 1.5% in the 12 months to December 2018, the latest figures from HomeLet show, but this remains below UK inflation rates, last reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) at 2.3%.
Mon 14 Jan 2019
The industry has responded positively to the news that the FCA plans to relax affordability rules with ‘relative’ stress tests to help mortgage prisoners.
Thu 10 Jan 2019
Mortgage lenders have reduced the cost of most of their fixed rate buy-to-let deals for landlords over the past 12 months, according to Property Master.
Wed 09 Jan 2019
The motivation for existing borrowers to remortgage from a lender’s SVR is at its highest since February 2008, Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data shows.
Wed 09 Jan 2019
If there is any sector of the lending market that is used to adapting to change, it’s buy-to-let.
Wed 09 Jan 2019
Almost half of homeowners are making overpayments on their mortgages, according to new research from Which? Mortgage Advisers.
Tue 08 Jan 2019
If you need motivation to remortgage at the end of your current deal, look no further than the latest figures released by financial experts at Moneyfacts.
Mon 07 Jan 2019
Property investors in the North East achieved an annual yield of 5% in the year to November 2018, Your Move’s England and Wales Rental Tracker research has found.
Wed 02 Jan 2019
Being energy efficient impacts simple actions like switching on a light, opening a fridge or heating water. Here are heating experts, Hometree’s top tips for becoming energy efficient in 2019.
Wed 02 Jan 2019
A new survey of 1,000 25-40 year old home owners and renters has revealed that almost a third want future homes to be more eco-friendly...
Mon 31 Dec 2018
Without much doubt, a mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments someone will ever make and with Brexit on the horizon, 2019 will certainly be an interesting year for your finances.
Fri 21 Dec 2018
Here's some useful tips for first-time sellers...
Fri 21 Dec 2018
There has been a notable increase in the number of renters turning to lettings agents to find a new property, research from Zoopla’s State of the Property Nation reveals.
Fri 21 Dec 2018
HomeLet’s latest snapshot of the lettings market suggests that the average UK rent is now £918 pcm - that’s 1.5 per cent more than this time last year
Fri 21 Dec 2018
Here's some useful tips for private landlords during the winter period.
Fri 21 Dec 2018
Here's some useful tips for first-time home buyers...
Wed 19 Dec 2018
The first-ever pet think tank has launched to address what is claimed to be a lack of pet-friendly rental accommodation in the private sector.
Wed 19 Dec 2018
There is so much focus on helping landlords better protect themselves and their property from potential claims from tenants, but many renters are often left taking major risks when it comes to their own belongings...
Mon 17 Dec 2018
This article highlights the pros and cons of using a letting agent to manage your property.
Mon 17 Dec 2018
Here's some top tips to help landlords avoid plumbing problems over the winter period
Fri 14 Dec 2018
2018 donations exceeds the total of gifts given over the years past 1,000.
Thu 13 Dec 2018
The penny seems to have dropped for sellers holding out for unrealistic house prices - as the latest figures show deals are being done again
Wed 12 Dec 2018
Just 0.85% of all tenancies ended in a dispute over the tenancy deposit in the 12 months to March 2018, according to fresh data released by Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS).
Wed 12 Dec 2018
Our Data Analyst looks at two of the key questions often asked by home sellers...
Fri 07 Dec 2018
More than 180,500 first time buyers in Britain have saved a total of £426 million through the stamp duty relief programme introduced a year ago, official figures show.
Thu 06 Dec 2018
New analysis of mortgage rate data by Private Finance shows that borrowers on their lender’s Standard Variable Rate (SVR) could save more than £4,000 in mortgage interest alone over the course of just a couple of years by simply switching to a two...
Thu 06 Dec 2018
The head of a buy to let specialist mortgage broker insists the sector remains a solid investment despite the slew of recent regulation and fiscal challenges.
Wed 05 Dec 2018
A growing number of tenants say they want to stay put in their rented home even if the landlord sells up.
Wed 05 Dec 2018
Our data shows us that our branches are finding you a buyer quicker than national average…
Mon 03 Dec 2018
The top investment opportunities for landlords have been revealed in a new analysis of the buy-to-let (BTL) market.
Fri 30 Nov 2018
A new study has revealed that the average Briton rents four years longer than they initially planned to...
Wed 28 Nov 2018
One of the country’s leading buy to let experts has given her reasoning behind the surge in the number of people who rent.
Wed 28 Nov 2018
Here's a useful evaluation of what to consider when buying a home in need of renovation.
Tue 27 Nov 2018
A report by Savills, the upmarket estate agent, has opened up an interesting debate regarding the North-South property price divide.
Mon 26 Nov 2018
Greg Cunnington, director of lender relationships and new homes at Alexander Hall, discloses how using an intermediary has helped first-time buyers to navigate the Help to Buy scheme and successfully get onto the property ladder
Mon 26 Nov 2018
If you are thinking of making some home improvements to your property, whatever you do don’t even think of adding woodchip wallpaper or a carpeted bathroom. Mirrored ceilings are also a definite no-no.
Fri 23 Nov 2018
House prices are one of the nation’s favourite talking points, and it seems like they continue to rise. Despite uncertainties over Brexit, a fall in the pound and regional disparities, the UK housing market remains strong overall.
Fri 23 Nov 2018
In a recent report by the NHBC forty interesting facts about UK homes, housing and house building have been revealed.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
Homes that require major structural work can be purchased for £40,000 less than the market average and could be a way onto the housing ladder for first time buyers, it is suggested.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
Karl Tatler Estate Agents & Lettings are delighted to again be involved with the Radio City Cash or Kids annual Christmas present appeal.
Mon 19 Nov 2018
The proportion of buy-to-let remortgaging hit a record high in the third quarter of the year, as more landlords looked to switch to secure cheap deals in order to maximise as much profit from their portfolios as possible to offset increased tax ch...
Thu 15 Nov 2018
Looking for a new build mortgage? Here’s your complete guide to getting a mortgage on a new property...
Mon 05 Nov 2018
As many as one in three UK homeowners don’t know what mortgage rate they are on, potentially costing them thousands of pounds each year, according to Which? Mortgage Advisers.
Fri 02 Nov 2018
We are delighted to announce that four of our talented members of staff have recently received promotions at Karl Tatler Estate Agents & Lettings.
Fri 02 Nov 2018
Landlords looking for medium-term security can lock into exceptionally low interest rate deals
Wed 31 Oct 2018
There were 35,500 new first-time buyer mortgages completed in the month, some 2 per cent more than in the same month a year earlier...
Tue 30 Oct 2018
The government has extended the Help to Buy equity loan scheme until 2023, details in the Budget show.
Tue 30 Oct 2018
Stamp duty has been abolished for all first-time buyers of shared ownership homes with a market value of up to £500,000.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
13% of lifetime mortgages are being used to give a financial gift to family members, with much of money being used towards first homes, according to research from OneFamily.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
The Centre for Policy Studies has proposed a new scheme to increase home ownership at no cost to the Treasury, by giving tenants and landlords a rebate when a rented property is sold by the landlord to a sitting tenant.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
New data from Countrywide’s luxury brand agency Hamptons International says the average price of a home bought by a landlord in the first half of 2018 fell to £174,580.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
Loyalty is a term we use to describe your feelings for our favourite football team, our friends, or a particular brand. Many people also stay loyal to their bank and other financial services providers.
Wed 24 Oct 2018
Property demand across the UK increased in the third quarter of year both year-on-year and compared to the second quarter, Emoov’s National Hotspots Index has found.
Wed 24 Oct 2018
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers has called for conveyancers to have all monies, including mortgage funds, in place the day before completion.
Fri 19 Oct 2018
Karl Tatler Estate Agents & Lettings within the top 4% of estate agents nationwide
Fri 19 Oct 2018
Milestone reached with rating of 4.7 out of 5
Fri 19 Oct 2018
In celebration of achieving 1,000 online customer reviews, here’s five of the best reviews we’ve received to date…
Wed 17 Oct 2018
67.1 per cent of people surveyed said that they demanded a minimum domestic broadband speed of at least 50Mbps.
Thu 04 Oct 2018
We are delighted to announce that Sue Dermott has been promoted to Senior Branch Manager at Karl Tatler Estate Agents & Lettings.
Mon 01 Oct 2018
When you think of making your home ‘greener’, you may think of adding unsightly solar panels to your roof or buying expensive recycling gadgets.
Fri 28 Sep 2018
In August there were more residential transactions and less non-residential transactions than that in July, HMRC property transactions showed.
Fri 28 Sep 2018
Here's some tips on giving your children a helping hand with their first home...
Thu 27 Sep 2018
House prices in Wirral increased by 1.5% in July, contributing to a 3.3% rise over the last 12 months.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
A lick of paint, a new floor and a bathroom makeover top the list of work carried out by home owners in the UK in the last five years, according to a new survey.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
First time buyers trying to get on the property ladder in the UK are younger than they were five years ago, new research has found.
Mon 24 Sep 2018
This July was the busiest for remortgaging in a decade, as there were 46,900 residential transactions worth £8.7bn that completed, UK Finance figures show.
Sat 22 Sep 2018
A recent survey has revealed what is on the home wish lists of children aged 6-10...
Sat 22 Sep 2018
New figures from e.surv show that, with 66,543 mortgages approved in August, seasonally adjusted, approvals rose 2.7 per cent on a monthly basis, down 0.7 per cent annually.
Sat 22 Sep 2018
Here's some tips on getting your house ready for winter
Fri 21 Sep 2018
Research shows six in ten renters prefer an unfurnished property
Wed 19 Sep 2018
Nationwide data claims average UK property price at £215,000
Wed 19 Sep 2018
Whether you're a current homeowner, or just curious about the Wirral property market, this update will keep you up-to-speed with the latest trends in your local area.
Thu 13 Sep 2018
The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association Mortgage Market Tracker for Q2 shows that 76 per cent of remortgage applications resulted in a completion, up from 70 per cent in Q1.
Thu 13 Sep 2018
The majority of buy to let investors still see buy to let as a good strong investment, with 56 per cent looking to keep or buy more rental properties.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
Product terms, interest-only mortgages and downsizing as a repayment vehicle were voted top requirements for brokers providing later life advice for their clients, Marsden Building Society has found.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
The government appears to have scrapped proposals that will give tenants a minimum three-year contract.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
Retired homeowners have gained £45.7bn in property wealth in the past year despite housing market worries, analysis from equity release adviser Key has found.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
As the long hot summer draws to a close and autumn makes an appearance, many people will be thinking of a new start. Sebastian Hipwood from Savills in Cirencester, recommends doing your homework before taking your property to market.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
Having a cleaning checklist to ensure your property is in a good condition is important for both landlords and tenants.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
Property can often prove difficult to sell, but there is one thing in particular property owners should be aware of when putting their home on the market.
Mon 10 Sep 2018
New research and analysis from conveyancing management specialists, When You Move, has revealed that more than 4 million people across the UK have been left temporarily homeless due to solicitor delays.
Fri 07 Sep 2018
Young adults are the driving force behind increasing demand for waterside living in the UK, according to a recent survey by Strutt & Parker.
Fri 07 Sep 2018
Property investor Bindar Dosanjh gives her advice on what to consider if you are thinking of investing in property
Tue 04 Sep 2018
10-year fixes are growing in popularity. Here's everything you should know about a 10-year fixed-rate mortgage...
Tue 04 Sep 2018
The latest figures from NHBC have revealed that new home registrations saw a 35% rise in July against the same month last year.
Tue 04 Sep 2018
Whether you're thinking of selling or investing in the future, these top tips from National estate agent Strutt & Parker will help you increase the value of your home.
Mon 03 Sep 2018
How do you choose the best agent to sell your home? NAEA Propertymark have the answers...
Fri 31 Aug 2018
First time buyers make the most of summer buying opportunities.
Thu 30 Aug 2018
The average age of buy to let buyers in the UK has fallen by 10 years since 2014, according to a new piece of research.
Wed 29 Aug 2018
Buying a property? Here's your complete guide to valuations, so you know which survey to have...
Wed 29 Aug 2018
The number of properties being built specially for retired people is set to increase significantly by 2022 as the demand for this kind of home rises in the UK due to an aging population, new research suggests.
Tue 28 Aug 2018
Commercial Trust has reported a resurgence in the proportion of two-year fixed rate buy-to-let purchase applications in Q2 of 2018.
Tue 28 Aug 2018
Figures released by UK Finance show that in July, gross mortgage lending rose 7.6 per cent on a yearly basis, totalling an estimated £24.6bn as compared to £22.87bn.
Fri 24 Aug 2018
The average age of buyers of properties for buy to let has dropped from 52.3 years in 2014 to 42 years now.
Fri 24 Aug 2018
More than half of consumers in the UK prefer to communicate with estate agents face to face, indicating that having a physical presence on the High Street is still important despite the rise in use of technology.
Fri 24 Aug 2018
Almost one in 10 UK adults have shown an interest in taking out a buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage in 2018, new research from Sainsbury’s Bank Mortgages has revealed.
Fri 24 Aug 2018
Later life lending boom puts pressure on 'advice silos'
Fri 24 Aug 2018
More than 420,000 people have bought a home using one of the government’s Help to Buy schemes including more than 365,400 first-time buyers, according to latest government statistics.
Fri 24 Aug 2018
Read expert tips on how to make your home stand out from the rest
Fri 24 Aug 2018
An interesting, if a little sombre, story here about the future of bungalows
Wed 22 Aug 2018
OneFamily has conducted research that describes the average under-30s household as having saved £194 a month as compared to the £174 average that all UK adults saved in 2017.
Mon 20 Aug 2018
Over half of landlords in the UK fell optimistic about the current buy to let sector despite a raft of regulatory and tax changes which have had an impact on their business, a new survey has found.
Fri 17 Aug 2018
What accidental landlords must know about tax, mortgages, insurance - and earning income
Fri 17 Aug 2018
The average cost of a new let in Britain increased to £964 per calendar month in July but the pace of rental growth continued to slow to 0.2%, the latest lettings index shows.
Fri 17 Aug 2018
The proportion of first-time buyers has reached its highest level in a decade and now represents more than half of the market, the latest data has revealed.
Thu 16 Aug 2018
Though buying a home may seem like a distant pipe-dream for many young people in the UK, there are some practical measures they can undertake to put themselves in the best possible position to get on the housing ladder...
Mon 13 Aug 2018
Rics says falling supply of rental properties and increased demand will lead to 15% rise
Fri 10 Aug 2018
Thousands of potential homeowners aren't applying for a mortgage because they mistakenly believe they would be turned down, new research suggests.
Fri 10 Aug 2018
As a landlord renting a property, there are a few things you should consider when choosing a letting agent.
Fri 10 Aug 2018
Summer is now in full swing with schools having broken up for half term and many packing for, if not already on, their holidays and getaways.
Fri 10 Aug 2018
If you're eyeing up a new build home and need to sell your current property, you'll want to make the most out of your home to make it irresistible to buyers...
Thu 09 Aug 2018
We are delighted to announce that, thanks to the generous Wirral public, we have donated £1,000 towards the preservation of Thurstaston Common.
Tue 07 Aug 2018
Retirement villages are an increasingly popular option for ‘Last Time Buyers’ – according to new research from Inspired Villages Group (IVG)
Mon 06 Aug 2018
Some 93% of landlords financing buy-to-let property opted for a fixed rate mortgage in the second quarter of 2018, according to the Buy to Let Mortgage Index recently published by Mortgages for Business.
Fri 03 Aug 2018
Teaching your kids about finance & mortgages can help them to manage their money better as an adult. Here’s your guide…
Fri 03 Aug 2018
If you're planning on buying a home with a partner or friends there can be serious financial risks involved if you don't take the right precautions.
Thu 02 Aug 2018
Over 620,000 over 65s have considered downsizing, but cannot find suitable alternative accommodation
Thu 02 Aug 2018
One-fifth of buy-to-let mortgages were fee free
Wed 01 Aug 2018
Research from BM Solutions shows that landlords’ confidence in their own letting business is up 8 per cent year-on-year – an 18-month high.
Tue 31 Jul 2018
With the peak summer letting season almost upon us, landlords need to be ready if they are to capitalise on the seasonal increase in demand from tenants. With that in mind, Draker, the prime central London letting agency, offers the following t...
Tue 31 Jul 2018
Buy-to-let investments will continue to offer attractive rates of return compared to other asset classes, but investors will increasingly search out cheaper and higher yielding properties, according to a new special report commissioned by The Mort...
Mon 30 Jul 2018
This article looks at how sustainable is the buy-to-let market
Mon 30 Jul 2018
The deals are particularly popular with first-time buyers looking to cut the upfront costs of getting on the ladder
Fri 27 Jul 2018
The stable performance of the UK mortgage market during May continued into June, with approved mortgages up by 3%, led by lending to first time buyers, the latest research shows.
Fri 27 Jul 2018
Should you pick the lowest mortgage rate? Or the deal with the lowest fee? Find out here
Thu 26 Jul 2018
What is a lease, what does the lease entitle you to do and what are you restricted from doing?
Wed 25 Jul 2018
The average house price in England and Wales increased by 2.1% on an annual basis in June, up from 1.8% in the previous month to £303,960, the latest property index shows.
Fri 20 Jul 2018
UK mortgage lending picked up in May, figures from the industry on Thursday showed, while the Bank of England reported slightly higher credit availability for residential mortgages in the second quarter.
Fri 20 Jul 2018
AS WE head towards the summer break with school holidays just around the corner, it’s tempting for many would-be vendors to think that it may be better to hold off and list their home for sale in September, fearing that the next eight weeks or s...
Fri 20 Jul 2018
There are now well over 125 pieces of legislation and regulations - most introduced in modern times - governing the private rental sector, according to research undertaken by Letting Agent Today.
Fri 20 Jul 2018
The mortgage market experienced a pre-summer boost in May as lending to first-time buyers and home movers increased, figures suggest.
Fri 20 Jul 2018
Most people in England own their own home, representing 63% of all households but they are older than they were 20 years ago, the latest official survey of the state of housing shows.
Thu 19 Jul 2018
Brits spend more time shopping around and researching new cars and holidays, than they do selecting the right mortgage deal, a new survey claims.
Thu 19 Jul 2018
Here's a few helpful tips to assist you with moving day!
Mon 16 Jul 2018
Property for sale will sell quicker with these must have features estate agents are claiming. While some of the features that house-buyers look for remain the same, there are other more surprising additions that the millennial market look for when...
Mon 16 Jul 2018
In a recent survey of 1000 UK adults 82% said that they would prefer to buy a period property rather than a new build home.
Mon 16 Jul 2018
A list of tips for making your home more attractive to buyers during the quieter summer months has been released by the professional body for estate agents.
Fri 13 Jul 2018
Borrowers have a vast choice of deals, with the number of available mortgages topping 5,000 for the first time in a decade.
Fri 13 Jul 2018
The number of mortgages approved by British banks for home purchases hit a four-month high last month, according to industry figures that differed from other signs of weakness in the housing market.
Wed 11 Jul 2018
Up to 1/3 of UK residents could be living with a potentially dangerous fault in their home according to research from leading online roofing supplier Roof Stores.
Tue 10 Jul 2018
Nearly half (46.8%) of mortgage customers were looking for trackers in May, up from just 32.5% in April, Experian’s Credit Search Barometer has found.
Mon 09 Jul 2018
By spending £3,500 creating an open plan kitchen a homeowner could boost the value of their property by as much as £26,000. But there are plenty of other things you can do enhance the returns on your property when you come to sell. Experts at Ar...
Wed 04 Jul 2018
Latest findings reveal that the number of deals for first-time landlords has increased by 13% since the start of the year to reach a record high level.
Mon 02 Jul 2018
The number of rental properties letting agents managed rose by 4% in May, with 186 on average per branch, the highest figure recorded, ARLA Propertymark’s May Private Rented Sector Report has found.
Fri 29 Jun 2018
Rental properties come in all shapes and sizes, and so do renters these days. So it pays to know who your target audience is when advertising your property.
Wed 27 Jun 2018
Looking to get a new mortgage? Here are 10 questions you should ask your mortgage lender before you sign up...
Mon 25 Jun 2018
Some reports have recently suggested that the average number of viewings required to achieve a property sale in the UK has increased from 11 to 19 over the past three years. That�s handy to know, but what does the picture look like for the Wirral?
Mon 25 Jun 2018
The latest data from HMRC has shown that during May there were 99,590 residential transactions recorded, a seasonally adjusted rise of 0.8% but a 0.5% drop compared to the same month a year earlier.
Mon 25 Jun 2018
The typical spring bounce in the property market may have started slightly later this year, as HMRC data shows a 12.1% boost in transactions during May.
Mon 25 Jun 2018
More than 1.4 million home owners in the UK aged over 65 will consider downsizing in the next five years but they are struggling to find the right kind of property, new research suggests.
Fri 22 Jun 2018
Potential first-time buyers would have lower monthly outgoings if they bought a property rather than renting one, with rental prices surpassing average mortgage repayments in every region of the UK, Santander Mortgages has found.
Fri 22 Jun 2018
The lettings market is looking distinctly healthier now than a month ago according to data just released by board company Agency Express.
Wed 20 Jun 2018
The asking price of newly-marketed properties has hit a new record for the third consecutive month, Rightmove’s House Price Index has found.
Tue 19 Jun 2018
Mortgage industry observers have warned that the age of the cheap mortgage could soon be over, despite rates falling in recent weeks.
Mon 18 Jun 2018
Think you can’t afford to buy a house? Perhaps you should think again
Mon 18 Jun 2018
Energy bills can add up to thousands of pounds a year. With heating on for most of the year and many homes without proper insulation, your home could be pouring out as much money as heat. A new guide reveals the top five ways to save yourself hund...