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Can I withhold rent if my landlord fails to carry out necessary repairs?
Landlord Responsibilities Under the Law Landlords in the UK are legally required to keep their properties in a safe, liveable…
The New Landlord Ombudsman: What It Means for Tenants and How It Will Help
What Is the Landlord Ombudsman Scheme? The landlord ombudsman is a new service designed to resolve rental disputes quickly and…
How Do I Know If a Property Is Overpriced?
Understanding What Drives Property Value To determine whether a property is overpriced, you must first understand what influences its market…
Why Is the Process Taking So Long, and Is There Any Way to Speed Up My House Sale?
Understanding the Most Common Causes of Delay The selling process involves multiple parties - the buyer, seller, both sets of…
What the Bank of England's Second Base Rate Cut to 4.25% Means - And What's Next
Why the Rate Was Cut Again After a long period of rising interest rates to combat inflation, the tide appears…
What should I do before moving out to ensure I get my deposit back?
1. Understand Your Tenancy Agreement Start by reviewing your tenancy agreement carefully. It outlines your expectations when vacating the property,…
What Safety Certificates and Inspections Are Legally Required Before Renting Out My Property?
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords are required to: Have all gas…
10 Things People Overlook That Could Stop Them from Getting a Mortgage in 2025
1. Gaps in Employment History Many lenders prefer applicants with consistent employment. If you've had a recent job change, a…
Can I Accept an Offer and Later Change My Mind or Accept a Higher Offer?
The Basics: When Is an Offer Legally Binding? In England and Wales, an accepted offer is not legally binding until…
Can My Landlord Increase the Rent During My Tenancy?
Current Rules on Rent Increases Under current legislation, your landlord's ability to increase rent depends on the type of tenancy…
Help for First-Time Buyers in 2025
First Homes Scheme The First Homes Scheme offers first-time buyers in England a 30% to 50% discount on selected new-build…
Should I Buy a New Build or an Older Property?
Pros of Buying a New Build Energy efficiency: New homes are built to modern standards, with high levels of insulation,…
Do I Need an Estate Agent to Sell My Property?
Can I Sell My Property Without an Estate Agent? Yes - there's no legal requirement to use an estate agent…
Do I Need to Get Contents Insurance as a Tenant?
What is Contents Insurance? Contents insurance protects your personal belongings - not the building or the landlord's furniture (if it's…
Should I Buy a Rental Property as an Individual or Through a Limited Company?
Buying in Your Own Name This is the most common route, especially for first-time landlords. You own the property personally,…
Landlords and the Renters' Rights Bill - A Guide from Farrell Heyworth
How can I regain possession of my property now that I can't use Section 21 "no-fault" evictions? Section 21 is…
The Renters' Rights Bill Explained - A Complete Guide for Tenants in England
When will the Renters' Rights Bill become law, and will the changes happen simultaneously or in stages? The Renters' Rights…
Walking for Wellbeing: How Farrell Heyworth is Stepping Up for Health and Community
The Health Benefits of Walking For Individuals Improves cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of heart disease. Boosts mood and reduces…
Stamp Duty Changes from April 1, 2025: What Homebuyers Need to Know
Summary of Key Changes The zero-rate threshold for standard buyers will be reduced from £250,000 to £125,000. For first-time buyers,…
Why North West Coastal Towns Are Great Places to Live
A Hidden Gem for Homebuyers When people think of seaside living in the UK, they often picture Cornwall, Devon, or…
Home Buying & Selling Process: How to Speed Up Your Move
On average, a property transaction in the UK takes four to six months to complete. However, various factors can influence…
How to Buy an Abandoned Property
What is an Abandoned Property? An abandoned property is a home or building left vacant for an extended period, often…
The Truth About Solar Energy in the UK: Facts vs Fiction
10 Solar Energy Myths Debunked Solar Panels Are Too Expensive to Install Solar panels require a large upfront cost that…
Energy Bills to Increase Again: What You Need to Know
From April to June 2025, the energy price cap will increase by 6.4%, raising the average household energy bill to…
UK House Prices February 2025: Trends, Growth, and North West Market Insights
UK House Prices: Growth or Decline? Over the past six months, UK house prices have been on an upward trend.…
Buying vs Renting in the UK: Where is it Cheaper?
Is Buying Cheaper Than Renting? Zoopla's report shows that monthly mortgage repayments for first-time buyers average at £1,038 per month,…
UK House Prices Soar to a Record High in January 2025
Why Are House Prices Rising? According to Halifax, house prices increased by 0.7% in January, following a slight dip in…
First-Time Buyer Jargon Explained - A No-Nonsense Guide
Understanding Property Chains No Onward Chain If a property is advertised as having no onward chain, it means the seller…
Lancaster 3 Bridges 10K Race 2025: Everything You Need to Know for 13th April
Event Details When and Where? Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Lancaster & Morecambe Athletic Club Clubhouse…
House Price Index January 2025
Market Overview New Seller Activity Record Listings Since Boxing Day A record number of new sellers have listed properties since…