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What are the government's plans in relation to Levelling Up and the private rental sector?

Find out what a conveyancer does and how they are involved in the process of buying a house.

Choosing an estate agent to sell or rent out your home can be a daunting task. Do you have recommendations from friends of family? Should you rely on online reviews? Choose the agent with the most sales boards visible? Or choose the estate agent who offers the cheapest service?

7 tips to help you to prepare for moving day and make it run smoothly.

Finding and keeping a quality tenant for your rental property is a major factor in the successful operation of your property. If you have a courteous tenant, who pays their rent on time and cares for your rental property, you will find your role as a landlord easier.

The Bank of England is expected to announce interest rate rises in the coming weeks.  Embrace Financial Services (EFS) is urging existing and potential borrowers to address their current or future mortgage needs to minimise the risk of higher mortgage repayments in the future.

Davis Tate have received no fewer than 10 Gold and 5 Silver Awards at the 2021 allAgents Annual Customer Experience Awards. This is a fantastic recognition for all the Davis Tate team - being rated the best in the UK property industry for 2021.

The government recently announced that it will make £65m available to support low income households who are in rent arrears, as a result of the pandemic. As a landlord or a tenant, what does this mean for you?

If you’ve decided 2022 is going to be the year you move to a new home and you have a property to sell, then we recommend you get started now. Getting your property on the market before Boxing Day will give you the best chance of getting a buyer in place quickly – but with Christmas coming you’ll need to act fast.

The Bank of England is predicted to raise the base rate of interest in the first half of 2022. This will impact on mortgages. What are the predictions and do you need to review your mortgage?

Following a year of exceptionally high levels of property sales, the market is now seeing a shortage of new properties available on the market. This is making buying a new home more competitive than ever and in many cases a high number of buyers are looking to purchase the same property.

Eco homes – what you need to know Would you like to make a difference to the planet and climate by changing the way you live? Have you considered an eco home?