Monthly Archives: October 2025

Are These Mortgage Myths Stopping You from Buying a Home?

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Richard Fowler

Think you can’t afford to get on the property ladder? Well, think again. Thanks to changes in the mortgage market, the reality may be very different.

Many aspiring first-time buyers (FTBs) have the wrong idea when it comes to mortgages, new research has found.

A study by mortgage brokers Alexander Hall says many would-be FTBs don’t realise just how much the mortgage landscape has improved in the past 12 months.

As a result, they mistakenly assume they’re locked out of owning a home.

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How to Choose the Right Tenant When Your Property is in High Demand

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Harriet Kirby

If you have a house or flat to let (or relet), then chances are you’ll have many applicants to choose from. Here are some thoughts on managing the process and selecting the very best tenant.

Have a great ‘to let’ advert

Have a detailed and accurate description of your rental, along with good photographs.

This helps by ensuring that only those tenants for whom the property is suitable apply.

Tip: Consider stating a minimum monthly income. Two-and-a-half times the monthly rent is one rule … Continue Reading…

What First-Time Buyers Really Want

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Richard Fowler

First-time buyers have always been key drivers of the housing market. Their choices don’t just shape the property landscape today – they also hint at where things might head tomorrow.

New research from Barclays has shed light on what’s driving the decisions of different generations as they become homeowners for the first time.

And the results show that while affordability remains a universal challenge, what first-time buyers (FTBs) want in a home changes noticeably with age.

Gen Z: Forever homes with work-ready spaces

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