The Melanie Estates Blog

Summer is here and you may be enjoying the warmer weather, festivals and even travelling to exotic shores, so the last thing you may be considering is moving home. Summer has notably not been the favoured season...

What is a good EPC rating and how can it affect your mortgage? Here's everything you need to know. With sustainability playing an increasingly important role in the housing sector, there has been more discussion...

Are you ready to put your moving plans into action? Our handy guide will take you through each step of the process, from working out your budget to making an offer, exchanging contracts and moving in. Take the...

There are several home improvements schemes available that'll give you money to reduce your energy bills. Let's take a look. Key takeaways Energy companies will pay for insulation, glazing and even new boilers for...

When Is The Best Day and Time of Year to Move House?

Friday is the UK’s most popular day to move house whilst Sunday is the cheapest day to move house. Summer is the UK’s favourite month to move, with...

The average cost of a UK home has broken through the £250,000 barrier for the first time to stand at a record of £250,200. Both the time taken to sell a home and the number of price reductions on properties have...

At a glance, a typical HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) might appear to be in perfect condition. Perhaps the landlord recently invested in a sparkly new kitchen or added insulation to improve its energy...

Summer is quickly approaching, and we long for those fine days where we can enjoy spending time outdoors and enjoying our gardens again. Gardens have a huge role to play when selling your home. The space you have...

Good afternoon, and welcome to our monthly property market update.  Easter is just around the corner and now that the clocks have moved to British Summer Time, it really feels like winter is behind us.  For...

Following recent shifts in the UK property investment landscape (tax changes, new legislation, and an increase of landlords looking to retire in the near future), we thought now would be a crucial...