Monthly Archives: July 2026

FAO Homeowners: Fix It or Forget It? What You Should Repair Before Selling

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Richard Fowler

You’ve decided to sell. Great news. But then you start looking at your home through fresh eyes and suddenly notice the cracked ceiling, the sticky kitchen drawer, the damp patch nobody has mentioned for three years.

The question every seller asks is this: Should I spend money fixing these things, or should I drop the price and let the buyer deal with them?

The honest answer is it depends. But here is a straightforward way to think it through.

Repairs worth doing

Some repairs … Continue Reading…

When Can a Landlord Actually Enter a Rented Property?

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Harriet Kirby

It is your property. You own it. Surely you can pop round whenever you like?

Not quite. Once a tenant moves in, the rules change. And getting them wrong can land you in serious trouble.

Here is a clear guide to what you can and cannot do.

The right to quiet enjoyment

From the moment your tenant moves in, they have a legal right to quiet enjoyment of the property. That is not about noise levels. It means they have the right to live … Continue Reading…

Government Home Selling Plans: Doomed or Daring?

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Richard Fowler

Just over a week has passed since the Government unveiled plans to modernise the home buying and selling process in England and Wales.

As is often the case with major property announcements, reactions were mixed. Some commentators claimed the proposals could transform the moving process, while others questioned whether they would make much difference at all.

Now the initial headlines have faded, a clearer picture is beginning to emerge.

What Is the Government Proposing?

The reforms are designed to tackle some of the frustrations … Continue Reading…