10 renters applying for every rental property

Rob discusses the current favourable market conditions for landlords in the UK rental property sector. With 10 renters applying for every rental property on average, landlords are in a strong position to rent out their properties and potentially increase rents. Rob highlights the imbalance between …

How to not waste £500 a year on ENERGY

Rob discusses the issue of households wasting money on energy bills due to poor insulation, with millions reportedly wasting £500 a year. He provides advice on how to lower energy bills by improving insulation in homes, covering areas such as wall cavity, loft, floor insulation, and double glazing …

Why Leasehold is dying a slow and painful death

Rob delves into the topic of leasehold properties and whether leasehold is a dying concept in the real estate market. He talks about the issues surrounding leasehold properties, such as escalating service charges, ground rent fees, and unscrupulous developer practices, emphasising the importance of…

Do you need planning to convert a garage?

Rob looks into the topic of garage conversions and whether or not planning permission is required for such projects. He explains the concept of integral garages and how they are integrated into the dwelling, and highlights the importance of checking with local councils, planning consultants, and ar…

Landlords COULD be banned from rent hikes in THIS country

Rob discusses recent proposals by the SNP in Scotland that could potentially impact landlords and tenants. He delves into the idea of giving tenants the legal right to keep pets and redecorate their rented homes, however, he strongly criticises the SNP's plan to ban landlords from hiking rents, cit…

99% LTV Mortgages are HERE - but act with caution!

Rob discusses the return of 99% loan-to-value mortgages, specifically focusing on a fee-free deal offered by Yorkshire Building Society for first-time buyers. While this may seem like a great opportunity, Rob stresses the importance of understanding the potential risks and economic factors involved…

4 reasons why 16% of homeowners say Solar Panels don't LOWER their bills

Rob delves into the topic of solar panel installations and explores why 16% of homeowners with solar panels claim that the technology isn't saving them money on their energy bills. He highlights key factors to consider when installing solar panels, such as roof space, compass position, shading, equ…

NFFP Lax Planning coming back to bite housing

Rob discusses the impact of the Tory planning reforms in the UK housing market. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has removed mandatory house building targets and reduced the land supply councils need to allocate for housing. This has led to a decrease in planning permissions and an inc…

Cladding Chaos in Countryside

Rob discusses the council cladding chaos in the countryside, highlighting the challenges faced in balancing heritage and sustainability in property development. He focuses on a case study of a homeowner in Wiltshire who was ordered to remove £32,000 worth of cladding due to its unsympathetic appear…

Council tax up by 4.99% + double CT for empty homes

Rob discusses the government's plans to double council tax for empty homes in an effort to bring more properties into use and address housing shortages. The Department for Levelling Up is proposing to reduce the time before charging double council tax from two years to one year for empty properties…