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Tenants

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…

June 13, 2025
Tenants

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…

June 13, 2025

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…

June 06, 2025

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…

June 06, 2025

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…

May 30, 2025

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,…

May 30, 2025
Landlords

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…

May 16, 2025
Property Buyers

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…

May 16, 2025
Property Sellers

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…

May 09, 2025
Tenants

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…

May 09, 2025
Property Buyers

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…

May 02, 2025
Property Buyers

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,…

May 02, 2025
Property Sellers

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…

April 25, 2025
Tenants

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…

April 25, 2025
Landlords

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,…

April 25, 2025
Landlords

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…

April 11, 2025
Tenants

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…

April 11, 2025
Home & Beyond

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…

April 01, 2025
Property Buyers

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,…

April 01, 2025
Property 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…

March 28, 2025
Property Sellers

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…

March 21, 2025
Property Buyers

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…

March 21, 2025
Home & Beyond

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…

March 14, 2025
Property Sellers

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…

March 14, 2025
Property Sellers

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.…

March 07, 2025
Property Buyers

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,…

March 07, 2025
Property Sellers & Buyers

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…

February 28, 2025
Property Buyers

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…

February 28, 2025
Home & Beyond

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…

February 21, 2025
Property Sellers

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…

February 21, 2025