Last week the Bank of England increased interest rates to 2.25% and they are expected to be 3.25% by early next year. This increase will make the monthly mortgage payments more expensive for first-time buyers, an issue dubbed by some as the 'property affordability crunch.'

If you haven't ever bought a home of your own, it can seem like a very mysterious process. What are you supposed to do? And in what order? How do you know if you can buy a property or not? It's like a big secret. So, in this article, we will shed some light on the process and show how you go about buying your own home.

There's not much more catastrophic than losing your family home. Whether a natural disaster, flooding or a fire, there is never an occasion where this will be 'ok'. - of course, providing that your family are safe and well, it can be heartbreaking to see your home and all your belongings disappear before your eyes.

Looking at estate agents' office windows or their websites, you may have noticed that they proudly state their membership in various governing bodies. But, they often don't explain those governing bodies or why you, as the customer, should care.

For many of us, it's a goal in life to own our own home. But that is not how the Millennials and Gen Z do it. There is far less convention and structure in the path of life for these younger generations. So is it imperative to get on the housing ladder? Why are there so many ladders that we must climb to be successful in life?

The Chancellor has announced this morning a cut to the Stamp Duty tax in England and Northern Ireland. Stamp Duty is paid by the buyer of any property and can cost thousands of pounds.

Yet Shepperton house prices and the number of properties selling continues to be high. Read the article to find out why…

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 will come into force on 1 October 2022, read below to see your responsibilities.

Growing inflation, unpredictable financial markets, and the high cost of living meant 1 in 23 former retired people returned to work in July alone, in what has been dubbed the ‘great unretirement’. Some are even bringing forward their downsizing house move. What does all this mean, especially for the Shepperton property market?

As gas and electric bills rocket for Shepperton tenants, Shepperton landlords who do not start to make energy efficiency upgrades face lengthy void periods and will have to discount their rents. This is irrespective of the Government's plans to change the rules on renting properties with low Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings.

Enjoy this sneak peek of an incredible Lower Sunbury home

With the Tory leadership ballot nearly finished, both candidates have hardly mentioned the housing issues of Generation Rent, the 20 and 30 somethings in Britain. What will this mean for those in rented accommodation in Shepperton and their landlords?