A formerly temporary right that gave homeowners the ability to extend their properties up to eight metres without formally seeking planning permissions has now been made permanent, amidst a package of planning reforms from the Government.

Most of us spend the colder months of the year dreaming about the summer, but it can be easy to forget how inhospitable the heat can make your home. Ensure you have all the fun in the sun with none of the discomfort with our guide to keeping your home cool this summer.

A key indication to the health of the property market is always transaction numbers, with healthy transactions pointing towards a strong marketplace with serious buyers. In April this year, there were an estimated 64,000 transactions which represents a 4% increase in transactions from the same point last year, according to LSL and Acadata.

Now that summer is availing itself, many of us are making the most of our outdoor spaces and enjoying the uptake in the weather. However, whilst we enjoy being outside don’t forget to keep your property ticking along during the summer months. Here are a few maintenance tips that should keep your property in tip-top condition over the next few months.

From 1st June 2019, the Tenant Fee Ban has been in place in England which will make it illegal for landlords to charge lettings fees and with deposits now capped at a maximum of six weeks’ rent. Whilst this policy clearly aims to provide security to tenants, the benefits for landlords are also palpable, both in the short-term and long-term.