We are living in strange times where you don’t really know what the day (or the chancellor) will bring.   Although the changes to the stamp duty thresholds remain, the challenges faced by those seeking a mortgage or re-mortgage at the mo... read more »

With winter around the corner, there’s still time to make changes at home to minimise your energy usage and save on your bills.   There’s no getting around it: we’ll all be paying more for our energy this winter. But by makin... read more »

The Energy Saving Trust has described it as a 'worst-case scenario' yet according to National Grid, there is a possibility that our homes and businesses could be without power for three-hour periods.   Some of you may remember the winter black... read more »

To prevent your property deal from progressing at a snail’s pace – or falling through altogether – you’re going to need a good lawyer.   Once you’ve agreed terms to sell or buy a property, the next step is to inst... read more »

There is no doubt that we are in a time of uncertainty and there’s a lot of concern about what the future may bring.   A September survey by Property Rescue, conducted by Perspectus Global, revealed that of 1,000 UK-based homeowners ques... read more »

Our second Guest Blog from Andrew Simmonds of Simmonds Mortgage Services in central Wokingham.   If you’re planning to buy a home, or move house in the near future, there are a whole host of things that you ca... read more »