Are you Eligible for the £5,000 Green Homes Grant?
If sustainability and being as eco-friendly at home as possible is something you care deeply about, you may be able to apply for the Government funded Green Homes Grant. Whether you’re a homeowner or a landlord, you can apply for the grant to help towards the cost of...
Housing Market Boom Expected to Continue into 2021
The housing market boom looks set to continue into next year, despite the new lockdown announcement, as mortgage approvals hit their highest level since 2007, an increase in lending of £3.5 billion. And it’s not just mortgage lenders who have seen an increase in...
Lockdown | A Letter from our Founder Rob Bryer
The second National Lockdown is here. The priority is to keep people safe, but the government recognises that moving home is both essential for the individual and to keep money flowing through the economy. There is a huge trickle-down effect when you move home. Estate...
The Household Jobs You Need to Tackle This Autumn
Now that autumn has set in, with the shorter, darker and not to mention wetter days taking hold, it’s time to prioritise a few things around the home. But where should you start? Fallen Leaves As beautiful the colours of fallen leaves are at this time of year, they...
Covid-19 | Scotland and Wales Increase Support for Renters
If you rent your home in Scotland or Wales and have been struggling due to coronavirus, you may find the following increased or newly introduced measures of some help at this time: Wales The Tenancy Saver Loan Scheme is offered to tenants who are in rent arrears or in...
Why Buyers Are Looking For Homes Right Now
With the UK being in a recession, it is natural for people to review their finances and hold off from making major decisions. There is considerable uncertainty surrounding the economic and financial future of the country, and these are situations which are usually...
Soaring House Prices Close To Outstanding Schools
It has long been established that good school places impact on house prices. Many parents and families are keen to pay a premium to ensure their child gets the best start in life. However, a recent study from Trussle, an online mortgage broker, suggests parents ace...
The UK’s Number One Famly Run Estate Agent Launches in Scotland
The Good Estate Agent has fast become a force to be reckoned with throughout the rest of the UK, so we figured why should Scotland miss out? But what, you might ask, sets The Good Estate Agent apart from the rest? Rob Bryer, Founder, said "We realised a long time ago...
Homes Are Selling Quickly
The stamp duty holiday deadline is causing buyers and vendors to move fast, but not many people would have expected such a significant change in the market this quickly. In figures provided by a leading property portal in the UK, there has been a sharp rise in the...
Boosting Property Value With Solar Power
While there is significant demand for homes right now, and many vendors are engaging buyers, you might be looking to sell your home in a few years. If this is the case, you should consider steps which offer longer-term benefits. Most people are aware of the impact of...