TL;DR: Mortgage product availability has hit a two‑year low, fixed rates are rising at their fastest pace in years, and the average deal is now being pulled off the shelf in just eight days. But before you panic, here is what the data really tells us – and why, if you’re looking to move home, […]
The Mortgage Market Has Hit a New Record – But Not a Good One… Read More »
Buying your first home is one of life’s milestones. It can feel exciting, daunting, and sometimes overwhelming all at once. You don’t want to risk losing out on your dream home or getting left behind as prices rise… but equally, you know there are bear traps to avoid, and you want to make sure you
The First-Time Buyer’s Guide: Buying Your First Home in Edgware Read More »
Easter has come and gone. And a lovely few days it was too, with Bank Holidays on both the Friday and Monday to make a long weekend. But for many of us here in Edgware and across North London, it wasn’t just Easter. Passover began on the evening of Wednesday, 1st April, running right through
A Time to Rest, Reflect, and Remember: Easter and Passover at Petermans Read More »
You may have seen the headlines recently: housing is now at its most affordable since 2015. That was the conclusion drawn from the Office for National Statistics’ latest Housing Affordability report, released at the end of March. On the surface, it sounds like genuinely good news – particularly after several years in which homeownership has
When it comes to selling your Edgware home, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right estate agent. A great estate agent can easily be the difference between a smooth, profitable sale and a stressful experience that drags on for months. But with so many agents in North London to
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The Monetary Policy Committee has voted to hold the Bank of England Base Rate at 3.75%. This was not a surprise. But before anyone rushes to write this up as an economic setback, it is worth noting that the property market itself remains in better shape than headlines suggest. Just a month ago, there was
When it’s time to move out of a rented property, one regular concern that tenants have is whether they are going to run into barriers or obstructions, getting their deposit back. Deposits are a significant sum, almost always set at the maximum allowed 5 weeks’ rent (see gov.uk here) – and often fill the hole
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The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is on the cusp of its biggest shake-up in decades, with the Renters’ Rights Act now law and implementation beginning from 1 May 2026. As part of that, the Decent Homes Standard (DHS), which governs the social housing sector, is set to extend to private rentals. It means that
Raising the Bar: Why Agents Must Lead the Way in Decent Homes Standard Read More »
The way the 24-hour news cycle works, it can feel strangely separating and desensitising to watch the constant news stream about events taking place around the world. These news stories are often vivid, often unsettling, but can somehow still feel distant, happening in another place, to somebody else – however much any such events might
Does Conflict in the Middle East Impact the Edgware Property Market? Read More »
A tenancy agreement is one of the most important documents in the landlord–tenant relationship. It sets out the rules, responsibilities, and expectations for both sides and helps prevent misunderstandings and disputes later on. Whether you are a first-time landlord in Edgware or have a growing portfolio across North London, it is vital to understand how
An Edgware Landlord’s Guide to Tenancy Agreements Read More »