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What do you do when the car’s not the star? That’s the question after new research by Aviva revealed more than 1 in 4 UK garage owners don’t use the space to park their car. From not being able to open the doors and a car that’s just too big for the space, to finding it difficult to park inside and a fear of damaging the vehicle, it appears garages are not serving their intended purpose.

September is one of the peak months for buying and selling property, with those who have delayed finding a new home starting to look in line with the new school year….and a new season.

August delivered some fantastic holiday weather but did the property market sizzle like the summer? There were certainly good things to report from the mortgage market. Moneyfacts said the average two-year, fixed mortgage rate dropped below 5% for the first time in three years. The new average rate of 4.99% is great news for those who like the certainty of a regular repayment amount. 

Books have long been used to display how cultured, educated and well-read someone is but have you given much thought to how your reading material may impress home buyers?

Landlords in England and Scotland are being urged to check the expiration date on their Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), with many due to run out this year.

In July, the Chancellor told a summit of financial leaders she was improving the prospects of first-time buyers and lower income property purchasers. Collectively known as the ‘Leeds Reforms’, Rachel Reeves outlined three key announcements that would boost the morale of borrowers across the UK.

High summer has arrived but is the UK property market running hot? After digesting the latest round of reports, the verdict is we’re in a stable period. This summer’s market is calm and steady, the perfect backdrop for making your next move without the stress.

If you have grand plans but a more modest budget, purchasing a property with improvement potential is a great idea. According to Rightmove, ‘doer-up’ properties are 12% cheaper than homes on the market that don’t need renovating. 

Would it surprise you to know, the younger you are, the more likely it is you want to become a landlord? The desire was confirmed by a new survey, conducted by Opinium on behalf of Market Financial Solutions.

We’re delighted to share the exciting news that Castle Homes Lettings Ltd, a respected and long-standing lettings agency in Oulton Broad, has officially joined the Minors & Brady family.

This marks our 6th successful acquisition and brings an additional 250 managed properties under our care. The Castle Homes team has now moved into our East Coast headquarters in Oulton Broad, helping us grow to nearly 100 dedicated property professionals.

Do you purchase property with one eye on adding value and potentially selling on for a profit? If so, you may be wondering whether that’s still achievable in 2025. 

Pattern drenching is the trend interior experts can’t stop talking about. It takes the colour drenching movement and adds motifs into the mix for a heady dose of maximalism.