As we move into November 2022, there are still new challenges for landlords and tenants, in what has been an extremely challenging year. Demand is rising in the rental market, but so is competition amongst landlords.

You might struggle to keep up with the house moves at 10 Downing Street, but for all other property market and house mover news, Trading Places is here to help you as best we can.

In the September meeting, the Bank of England increased its bank rate to 2.25%. Its seventh consecutive rise and again increasing the rate by a significant amount (+0.5 percentage points).

Updated smoke and carbon monoxide alarm regulations have been passed and come into force on the 1 October. Make sure you are compliant.

A monthly round-up seems insufficient to keep pace with changes in UK life these days. Not everything major happening in the country impacts the property market, but so much of it does, and we’ll do our best to keep you informed as to what is happening for buyers and vendors.

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?

With households gearing up for the start of the new school year, and the rental market priming itself for the start of a new student year, things are changing in the housing sector. A return to seasonal trends in the housing market is welcome for many people after a period of uncertainty.

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.