As you may have heard, there are significant changes on the horizon for the Private Rented Sector (PRS) with the introduction of Labour’s new Renters’ Rights Bill. This bill, highlighted in the recent King's Speech, includes the controversial proposal to abolish Section 21 'no-fault' evictions.

July 2024 was the month Labour swept into power after 14 years away. With so much going on, you’d be forgiven for thinking there was no property market news, but as usual, there’s always something happening. At Trading Places, we stay up to date with the market, so you have all the important information at your fingertips.

Can you cut the overhanging branches from your neighbour's tree? Or paint your side of the boundary fence? Read this article to find out before you end up in a neighbour dispute that could scupper your plans for a sale in the future.

If you need more space in your property, you may be trying to decide between moving to a large house or extending your current home. Read this article to discover whether an extension is a guaranteed way to increase the value of your home.

It is official, summer has finally arrived in the UK! Of course, as with every year, there is no way of knowing exactly how long it will last, so take the opportunity to get those summer jobs done in your property while you can.

Moving house can be stressful for everyone, but extra special care is essential for the little people in our lives. This article gives tips on how to help children navigate a house move.

Two recent court possession proceedings have failed due to failures around gas safety. These rulings have raised some interesting questions concerning information required on the gas safety record, the giving of records and when may a new record be required more frequently then annually?

In our monthly landlord’s corner section, we like to look ahead, providing landlords with insight into possible changes to the way they run their business. We believe it is vital that landlords are fully prepared in managing their business, and we are always on hand to offer guidance and advice, be it general or tailored to your needs.

Let's just touch on the Euros. Yes, Scotland are already home, and England have been far from impressive in the group games, but they are through to the knockout stage. Just as well there are other things to keep your mind occupied, such as how the housing market is faring as we run head-first into the summer of 2024.

Paint your home white or magnolia and remove all traces of your family before selling your house has been the guidance for years. Faced with a complete redecoration before you can market your home, it can act as a barrier to even getting started. And it could actually be detrimental to your sale overall. Read this article to find out why.

Moving house can be stressful, and it is vital to look after your mental health and well-being during this time. Read this article for guidance on keeping calm during your move.

So you've decided that you want to move, you've decided that the time is right, and you may even have decided where you want to move to, but how do you decide which estate agent to use?