Hawes & Co blog

Property title fraud – could it happen to you?  If you're a homeowner find out how to protect yourself from your property being sold to someone else without your knowledge or permission.

Move or Improve? Have you outgrown your current home, but are not sure whether you should move or improve?

Finding and keeping a quality tenant for your rental property is a major factor in the successful operation of your property. If you have a courteous tenant, who pays their rent on time and cares for your rental property, you will find your role as a landlord easier.

What are the government's plans in relation to Levelling Up and the private rental sector?

Trading Standards and the government have jointly announced compulsory material information which must appear on property listings. A property's council tax band or rate (for lettings and sales) and the property price and tenure information (for sales) must be included on all property listings by 31st May 2022.

Changes from 6 April 2022 will impact how letting agents and landlords in England conduct Right to Rent checks.

Find out what a conveyancer does and how they are involved in the process of buying a house.

Choosing an estate agent to sell or rent out your home can be a daunting task. Do you have recommendations from friends of family? Should you rely on online reviews? Choose the agent with the most sales boards visible? Or choose the estate agent who offers the cheapest service?

Virtual property viewings are an easy, convenient and safe way to view a property for homebuyers, sellers, tenants and landlords. Hawes & Co partners with Matterport to offer virtual property tours which include 3D floorplans.

The Bank of England is expected to announce interest rate rises in the coming weeks.  Embrace Financial Services (EFS) is urging existing and potential borrowers to address their current or future mortgage needs to minimise the risk of higher mortgage repayments in the future.

The government recently announced that it will make £65m available to support low income households who are in rent arrears, as a result of the pandemic. As a landlord or a tenant, what does this mean for you?

If you’ve decided 2022 is going to be the year you move to a new home and you have a property to sell, then we recommend you get started now. Getting your property on the market before Boxing Day will give you the best chance of getting a buyer in place quickly – but with Christmas coming you’ll need to act fast.