Urban Village Blog

HOW TO BEAT THE TENANT TAX

What the tenant tax means for landlords - and how to beat it.

POST ELECTION WILL THERE BE A BORIS BOUNCE IN THE UK PROPERTY MARKET?

British housing experts predict the election result will have a positive effect on the British property market

CHARMING COTTAGES ON THE MARKET

This quaint, unusual Grade II Listed one-bedroom detached cottage can be found in the heart of Little Milton, Oxfordshire. It is a small village with many period properties, which are predominantly built from local stone.

SAS, EVEREST, THE GUILD CONFERENCE

English former soldier, adventurer, best-selling author and television presenter from Channel 4’s popular SAS: Who Dares Wins series, Ant Middleton has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for The Guild of Property Professional’s conference which wi...

JOIN THE PARTY AS URBAN VILLAGE TURNS FOUR

We are big believers in sharing our time, knowledge and effort - it’s what marks out us from the crowd. Since we opened, we have donated over £40,000 to local causes.

FIVE WAYS TO POWER YOUR HOME WITH CLEAN ENERGY

With global warming increasing at pace, and a number of problems with the environment being caused by our reliance on fossil fuels, there is no doubt that the world needs to start investing in more clean and green energy solutions. And the simple fac...

BUYER BEWARE: SERIOUS BUILDING PROBLEMS THAT A HOME SURVEY WILL DETECT

The legal principle of caveat emptor (‘let the buyer beware’) may date back centuries but it still applies to today’s conveyancing process. It puts the onus squarely on the buyer to find out if there are any physical defects with the property before...

THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE WITH A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE IN ENGLAND

Across England there are a variety of unique and beautiful places to live and work which offer individuals their perfect lifestyle. We asked our Guild agents their opinions on where the best places to live in Britain with a good quality of life are.

BUYING AND SELLING OVER CHRISTMAS

Many people think that trying to move house over the festive period is a mistake, but that is no longer the case. People have more free time and motivation to make a change in the New Year, so it can be a great time to buy and sell. Guild agents shar...

HOW TO FIND THE BEST ESTATE AGENT NEAR YOU

When you’re looking for someone to buy or sell the most expensive possession you will ever own - your home - who do you trust? The company with the shiniest shop front, the flashiest cars or slick suits? Or if you’re anything like us, you go by wo...

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY HOUSE IS HAUNTED?

Halloween is known for its eerie tales, creepy ghouls and mysterious occurrences. We have put together a collection of spooky stories, inexplicable sightings and things to look out for. Here is a tongue and cheek look at how you know if your house is...

NEW NATIONAL MODEL FOR SHARED OWNERSHIP SHOULD HELP THOUSANDS BUY A HOME

According to a release issued by the government, a package of measures to help people on lower-income get onto the housing ladder have been confirmed by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick.