Buying a house is an exciting time, but it can often be a confusing process if this is your first time. This is why we compiles the main steps involved in purchasing a property before you begin, so we can help make this process as easily as possible.

We've all been there. You apply for a credit card or a loan, and they start to process the application. Your heart rate rises just a touch. And then, after what feels like an age, the application passes. Or it doesn't.

Everyone is looking for their dream home where they can sit, relax and make memories. The average person can’t afford to fully fund their dream home with their own money, which is where a loan from a bank, mortgage company or other financial institution can make your dream come true.

We created this guide to help first-time buyers feel more confident when it comes to purchasing and owning their property.

Growing inflation, unpredictable financial markets and the high cost of living mean many former retired Harborne people are returning to work in what has been dubbed the ‘great unretirement’. Some are even bringing forward their downsizing house move.

Until six months ago, out of the thousands of tenants, I have shown around Harborne properties in all my years as an agent, I can count the number of tenants who have requested to see the EPC of the rental property on the one hand. Now, it’s the first question tenants ask.

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 Harborne and their landlords? Read the article here to find out more.

As term time approaches, those endless days of trying to entertain your bored and restless kids draw to a close. No more surly teenagers sleeping until 2 pm, no more grumpy children holding you for snacks - it's time to get ready for school. This back-to-school guide looks at some easy ways to get the September term off to a good start.

If you’re a landlord, chances are you’re feeling a bit hard done by at the moment. It seems like every other day, new rules and revisions are being announced around landlord and tenant law, which means you have to change the way you work and may face higher taxes.

Many buyers say that hunting for a new home is like looking for a healthy, low-calorie meal in a greasy spoon café… not easy. As well as wanting the right property in the right location, they usually have a long checklist to satisfy before even viewing a property. This quick read looks at what buyers want most from a home in 2022. 

If you're a landlord or thinking of investing in property, you may have come across the term yield before. But what does it actually mean?

The average age to buy your first home in the UK is now 37 years old. But, the average age that people move out of their parents is still the early 20s. After flying their parent's nest and stepping out into the world as young adults, most stay in a rented property rather than getting on the property ladder. As a result, they have been termed Generation Rent.