Although Labour has long been associated with better rights for renters, it recently showed that it is equally as committed to promoting homeownership. A raft of financial reforms designed to help mortgage borrowers, which will apply across the UK, were announced in July.

The unassailable attractiveness of property as a money-making asset persists. While passive appreciation still exists – that’s when homes gradually increase in value with nothing more than time – homeowners are looking at adding values in other ways.

Despite how morbid it feels, deciding what happens to a property you own when you die is something you need to decide early in the buying process. In fact, you’ll need to tell your solicitor your preferred course of action before you finalise a purchase.

Commonhold is a property term that’s been in the press recently. If the current Government gets its way, this method of owning a flat or apartment is something we could see a lot more off. Ahead of a more widespread adoption, we have answered the most popular commonhold questions. 

We may sound like a broken record but property presentation really does matter when you’re trying to attract buyers and achieve the best price for your home.

Try as we might to adopt a more European attitude and feel totally comfortable with renting our entire lives, many of us aspire to homeownership. It’s an aim that stems back to the 1980s when the then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, set out to create a ‘property-owning democracy’.

Austin Homes has been appointed as a key estate agent to support the sale and rental of Avanton’s incredible developments, offering an exclusive discount for Austin Homes London clients only. 

Over the last few years, the UK housing market has been shown to be as resilient as it is turbulent.

Skips. Cement mixers. Brick dust. People with hard hats and high-viz jackets milling about. How do these make you feel? Just like Marmite, homeowners have a love/hate relationship with renovations. What camp do you fall in?

When you sell your home, you’ll want as many people to be impressed as possible. Buyers will make an assumption about your property within seconds, whether that’s when browsing photos online or looking at your property during a viewing.

Austin Homes is thrilled to announce the addition of Emmanuel Thiagaraj as Sales Manager, marking a significant step in the leading estate agent’s ongoing expansion.

East London has rapidly become one of the most sought-after London property locations. With a rich history, a modern art scene, a mix of cultures, and a thriving business centre, East London is the perfect place for your next property venture.