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BoE Base Rate 3.75% 2yr Fixed Mortgage 6.6% 5yr Fixed Mortgage 4.79% UK Avg House Price £272,188 Annual Price Change +2% House Price Index 104.3 CPI Inflation 2.9%
BoE Base Rate 3.75% 2yr Fixed Mortgage 6.6% 5yr Fixed Mortgage 4.79% UK Avg House Price £272,188 Annual Price Change +2% House Price Index 104.3 CPI Inflation 2.9%
Damp and mould laws are changing how landlords must respond to your home
Property Law

Damp and mould laws are changing how landlords must respond to your home

A year into Awaab's Law implementation, housing standards are shifting focus from paperwork to people. Here's what tenants and homeowners need to know.

Damp and mould rules tighten this year: what tenants and landlords need to know
Property Law

Damp and mould rules tighten this year: what tenants and landlords need to know

New regulations on damp and mould enforcement arrive later this year, affecting both landlords and tenants across the UK. Here's what's changing and what you need to do.

Medical ethics and property law: lessons from distant mistakes
Property Law

Medical ethics and property law: lessons from distant mistakes

When safeguards fail in one industry, homeowners should pay attention. What emerging technologies teach us about protecting your biggest investment.

Boundary disputes: what neighbours really owe each other
Property Law

Boundary disputes: what neighbours really owe each other

Garden disputes with neighbours cost time and money. Here's what homeowners need to know about shared boundaries and who pays for fences.

Water shortages and property: what homeowners need to know
Property Law

Water shortages and property: what homeowners need to know

Hosepipe bans across England are raising questions about water security and its impact on property values. Here's what sellers and buyers should consider.

Electric cars and property value: what homeowners need to know
Property Law

Electric cars and property value: what homeowners need to know

EV ownership is reshaping how homeowners think about driveways and charging infrastructure. Here's what sellers and buyers should consider.

Fire doors and mixed-tenure blocks: what flat owners really need to know
Property Law

Fire doors and mixed-tenure blocks: what flat owners really need to know

New regulations clarify fire door responsibilities in flats. Here's how to check who's liable and what it means for your property.

How property lockouts expose you to predatory tradecraft
Property Law

How property lockouts expose you to predatory tradecraft

Locksmith fraud has surged 147% in recent months, with homeowners charged thousands for simple jobs. Here's how to protect yourself when you're locked out.

What makes a home worth remembering for generations
Property Law

What makes a home worth remembering for generations

From heritage buildings to family character, discover what transforms a house into a home that outlasts market cycles.

Property Law

Tech security gaps and your home purchase: what's really at stake

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in property valuations and conveyancing, security vulnerabilities in tech systems could affect how you buy, sell or mortgage your home.

Renting with air con: the comfort gap reshaping UK property appeal
Property Law

Renting with air con: the comfort gap reshaping UK property appeal

As extreme heat becomes more common, renters are prioritising climate control. Property owners are discovering that cooling comfort affects both lettings appeal and long-term value.

Smart homes need smarter owners. What automation means for your property value
Property Law

Smart homes need smarter owners. What automation means for your property value

Home technology that does the thinking for you can save time, but relying on it too heavily might weaken your practical knowledge and bargaining power.

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