Around 1,000,000 people in the UK own a second home – investment properties, holiday homes or to provide a home for a family member. If you’re considering buying your second home, whatever the reason, it’s important to be crystal clear on the financial implications. We recommend speaking to a mortgage broker or a property investment …
Read more >The BBC Documentary ‘Why Buildings Collapse’ reflected upon the tragic collapse of the Champlain Tower South in 2021. Although mostly based in Florida, the programme brought the issue into a UK context and firmly focused on the Scottish housing quality crisis. In this blog post, we explain some of the critical issues affecting tenements, their …
Read more >We all have heard the hype around hydrogen being a suitable alternative to heat your home, but what does this actually mean? Why is it being considered? When are things likely to change and how can hydrogen be introduced into your home? The government is currently on course with their plans to stop using natural …
Read more >With property prices continuing to rise, many of us are renting on a more long-term basis. Most landlords don’t allow permanent changes to their property, so how do you personalise your living space without risking your deposit? Communicate with your landlord It is worth looking at your rental contract to see what you are and …
Read more >As the Build to Rent sector continues to grow, so does the range of new funds entering the market seeking opportunities. Now that the market has been established, lower risk funds are looking to purchase and fund new housing projects. One segment is entrants who have a mandate to provide social returns through delivery of …
Read more >What is the scale of the issue? Rent arrears are far from a new phenomenon, however, the financial difficulties imposed on many tenants by recent factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis, have placed additional emphasis on this issue that can cause distress for tenants and landlords alike. A report …
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