Do you have a dream of moving into a new home? Do you hope that 2025 will be the year you start afresh? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you might have less time than you think.

Rental affordability in the UK has reached its most challenging point in over seven years, with tenants in London now spending nearly 30% of their income on housing.

Football is back, schools are nearly back and even though we didn’t have much of a summer, it will soon be autumn. This is a busy time of year for many people, and a period of great activity in the housing market. If you want to make sure you are up to date with what is happening, stay in touch with Trading Places.

It takes a whole team to make your home-moving dreams a reality—read this article to find out who you need on your team.

Do you really need a mortgage advisor when looking for a new mortgage? With so many comparison websites, you can easily sort your mortgage out for yourself. Read this article to find out why you might not want to.

Have you ever heard of a buyer being 'qualified'? Estate agents use this term, and it is very important that you know about it when trying to sell your home. Read this article to learn more.

Need help figuring out how to manage viewing appointments whilst the children are off school in the summer holidays? Read this article for tips.

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.