Serviced accommodation for landlords is getting more attention, and it is not hard to see why. Writing in The Times, experienced investor Henry Davis argued that the government should “encourage private landlords, not punish them”. That line will ring true for plenty of owners who feel the private rented sector has become steadily harder to Continue Reading…
Recovering rent arrears from former tenants can feel like the final hurdle after what is often a long and exhausting eviction process. For some landlords, the financial impact can be significant, especially when unpaid rent and legal costs run into five figures. A recent question from a landlord in Birmingham highlights a situation many property Continue Reading…
Used car complaints are rising, but the bigger story is trust Used car complaints are up, but the headline only tells part of the story. The Motor Ombudsman says complaints about used cars rose 14% in 2025, reaching 18,570, while SMMT data shows the UK used car market also grew to 7,807,872 transactions. In other Continue Reading…
Storm‑related insurance claims are among the most commonly disputed for property owners. That may be surprising given the sudden and severe damage to buildings that storms can cause. As an insurance broker, our goal is to help you understand why insurers sometimes decline these claims, what the limits of a typical property owners insurance policy Continue Reading…
The UK Car of the Year Awards 2026 winners have landed, and one thing is hard to miss: electrification is no longer the “interesting new corner” of the market. It is the main stage. Five of the eight category winners are outright electric, and the remaining three have battery-electric versions available too. If you work Continue Reading…
In the world of online car sales, car dealer online reviews can make or break a deal before you’ve even answered the phone. Buyers are doing their homework across platforms, comparing ratings, reading the detail, and deciding whether you feel “safe” to buy from. Recent research suggests the bar is getting higher. In Startline Motor Continue Reading…
Owning a home on a leasehold can be frustrating. You’ve got your flat with a diminishing lease and a long list of rules and charges, often overseen by a freeholder you never actually meet. And while disagreements can make things feel uneven, many freeholders would say they’re simply fulfilling the legal responsibilities the system expects Continue Reading…
If you have ever bought or sold a home in England and Wales, you probably have a war story. Offers that mean nothing. Timelines that stretch on. A “small” issue that turns into a full chain wobble. The government is consulting on changes to the home buying and selling process, with a clear aim: reduce Continue Reading…
Everyone talks about house prices. Fewer people talk about the bit where you agree a price, tell your family, start packing boxes… and then the whole thing collapses. So, what percentage of UK property deals fall through? Research quoted for 2025 puts the fall-through rate at 23.8% (303,551 deals), up from 23.3% in 2024.That is Continue Reading…
UK rental prices finally showed signs of cooling at the end of 2025, offering a little breathing space for tenants. That said, the wider picture suggests rents are still edging upwards, just at a slower and more measured pace. According to Rightmove’s latest Rental Price Tracker, the average advertised rent outside London fell by 1.1% Continue Reading…
