In this three-minute read, we take a look at the most common rules and regulations that North Cotswold landlords need to remember. Being a landlord is a tricky business. There are nearly 200 different pieces of legislation covering the how, why, and when of managing a rental property. Here are just four that landlords are…

In this three-minute read, we look at the role parks play in keeping communities healthy and happy. Over the past year, parks have been a source of joy and solace for people across the UK, providing a welcome antidote to the pressures of pandemic life. Locally, parks have been popular and helped keep us on…

In this three-minute read, we look at a devious dupe that fraudsters use to rip off homeowners. Fraudsters will go to great lengths to make a buck – and that includes trying to steal a home from under the owner’s nose. Now, this may sound far-fetched, but this type of crime – called home hijacking…

In this three-minute read, we compare the different types of buy-to-let mortgages. When choosing the right buy-to-let mortgage, landlords face a key decision: go with an interest-only deal or opt for a capital repayment arrangement. Both options have their pros and cons. Let’s take a closer look.  Interest-only mortgage Your payments only cover the interest…

A three-minute read looking at why some workers are opting for the office. Once upon a time, in a land before Covid-19, working from home was considered the holy grail for many. Who knew that the vision of an idyllic flexible work-life balance where you could manage the school run, a lunchtime dog walk, and…

Chipping Norton house prices dropped by 1.9% last month, according to the Land Registry. This means the annual rate of house price growth in Chipping Norton has eased to 6.8%, a drop from the 9.1% yearly rate experienced only a few months ago. Don’t get me wrong, this is still decent growth in local house…

Are you looking to update your property for the summer? If you’re thinking of selling, it’s often a great time to add some on-trend touches to appeal to a broader spectrum of the market. Use these seasonal ideas for summer inspiration. Ask the experts Pantone are colour experts. Twice a year, the Pantone institute and…

In this three-minute read, we look at how in the North Cotswolds homebuyers can get a good mortgage deal. For most people, a mortgage is the biggest loan they’ll take out in their lifetime so, understandably, they want to land the best deal. But with hundreds of mortgage products on the market, it’s easy for…

This three-minute read looks at ways to ensure you don’t go from suffering with lockdown lethargy to suffering from post-pandemic pressure. Things are starting to open up again. It turns out the light at the end of the tunnel isn’t an oncoming train. It could even be some weak UK sunshine. Transitioning from lockdown to…

This three-minute read gives you a few ideas to consider when choosing your removal firm in the North Cotswolds. Getting the right people to help you move home is so important. This means your estate agent, your conveyancer, and the people that will do the physical heavy lifting. Choosing the right removal firm will make…