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Insurers Reveal that Sharing Holiday Posts In Real Time Can Void Your Home Insurance

Niraj Mamtora, Director and Home Insurance Expert at Forum Insurance , explains:

"Burglars aren't just casing streets anymore - they're scrolling through Instagram stories and Facebook timelines. With this in mind, insurers expect policyholders to take reasonable care to protect their property, and that now includes being cautious about what you share online. For example, posting 'Off to...

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Why It’s So Hard for Young People to Save for Their First Property

For many young adults in the UK, the dream of homeownership feels increasingly out of reach. With property prices continuing to soar and wages barely keeping pace, saving enough for a deposit has become a monumental challenge.

According to the latest figures, the average age of a first-time buyer is now 33 - a sharp rise from 24 in the 1970s. So, what’s driving this delay, and why is...

Turning land into opportunity: The role of development finance in property investment

For many UK property investors, the most valuable asset isn’t a house or flat. It’s a plot of land with untapped potential.

Development finance plays an essential role in transforming that land into everything from purpose-built rental homes to commercial units.

Development finance isn’t suitable for renovations or property refurbishments. Instead, it is designed for one...

Agents reveal biggest challenges when starting an estate agency business

The latest research by eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses, has revealed that for estate agents who take the plunge and start their own business, maintaining motivation and momentum was the hardest obstacle to overcome, with the majority needing six months to a year before they felt their business was gaining traction.

The survey of UK estate...

🔥 Kitchen Gadget Trends of 2025: What’s Cooking in the Modern Home?

As the heart of the home continues to evolve, kitchens are becoming smarter, healthier, and more efficient than ever. In 2025, the latest kitchen gadget trends reflect a growing demand for high-tech tools that save time, promote wellness, and deliver restaurant-quality results—right from your countertop.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a weeknight warrior, here are the must-have...

Cost of new builds increasingly decoupled from materials and labour

New homes are increasingly oustripping the material and labour costs of building them, making it increasingly profitable to create new supply.

The analysis comes from West One Loans, a leading provider of property finance and specialist mortgages.*

The finance provider found that new build prices have surged by a staggering 42.0% in the past three years. In...

Festivals and effect on house prices nearby

Leeds Festival boasts highest festival house price premium at 91%

New research from Yopa , the full-service estate agents, has revealed that music-loving homebuyers in search of a home within arm's reach of a major UK festival may have to stump up significantly more, with postcodes home to these annual events commanding house price premiums as high as 91% when compared to the wider areas in which they are located.

Yopa analysed current market data...

This one property feature can boost your value by £13,500

Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , reveals that one in five homes have a property feature that can boost its value by as much as £28,000.

A utility room is a space in the home dedicated to the less glamorous side of homeownership. It will often house the washing machine and tumble dryer, storage for vacuums, mops, and cleaning products, and often...

Liverpool home to the nation's busiest estate agents

The latest research by eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses, has shown that the average agent is listing 26 properties in the current market, but it's agents in Liverpool who are the busiest, listing an average of 46 properties per agent.

eXp UK analysed current market data on the number of estate agents found across 15 major cities in Britain...

Finding Hidden Property Gems in Lesser-Known Tourist Areas

Travellers are increasingly turning away from crowded cities and heading to quieter corners of the UK. These lesser-known spots offer something different, authentic experiences, local charm, and often, lower prices. For property investors like you, this opens the door to promising opportunities. Investing in guest houses in emerging destinations allows you to tap into tourism trends while...

Mortgage approvals on course to hit 780,000 threshold this year

The latest research by award winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall , has shown that, so far this year, average monthly mortgage approval levels are at their highest since 2021 and, whilst mortgage market activity may sit some way off historic highs, we're on course to see over 780,000 mortgages approved by the end of the year.

Alexander Hall analysed historic mortgage approvals...

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