How far are you prepared to go?
When you are buying or selling a home, or as many of our customers are doing at Easymove, considering an investment, have you ever wondered how far people move from their homes? Do we go off i…
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Have we turned the corner?
Despite the many headwinds the property market has faced in 2023, it has held up well. Prices and activity levels have fallen, but not nearly as much as many expected. Now, with inflation slow…
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How quickly will my house sell?
It's a common enough question, but unfortunately, it's one that doesn't always have easy answers. To get a truly accurate picture of how long the process will take, you wo…
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Have mortgage rates peaked?
In September, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted in favour of keeping the base rate on hold by the narrowest of margins (5 to 4). Many commentators were expectin…
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House Price News
After fourteen consecutive rises, the base rate was finally put on hold last month. There is still an outside possibility of one last rise of 0.25%, but all eyes are now on how the housing mar…
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Underfloor heating
At this time of year, those kitchen and bathroom tiles are starting to feel a bit chilly and we all dream of underfloor heating and that fabulous warm feeling you get beneath your feet. And, w…
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No permission required
The things you can build in your back garden At easymove, we know most of our buyers are looking to add value to their purchases, so when a prospective house comes up with a decent-sized gard…
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Help the neighbours are smashing up our house!
Research from Direct Insurance reveals that our neighbours have caused more than £1.5 billion worth of damage to our homes whilst doing their own home renovations. So, if your neighbours…
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How much value does a south-facing garden add?
‘’…And a lovely, south-facing garden’ – we’ve all seen the phrase in many a property listing, but how much does a south-facing garden really add to the pric…
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ‘RIGHT TO LIGHT’
If you, like many of our customers at easymove, are planning on doing any building work on one of your properties - a new extension, or even a shed or a new garden wall - and it obstructs the …
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The base rate and market update
With interest rates all over the news at the moment, we thought our customers at easymove might appreciate a market update. Last month, it seemed the housing market had steadied and interest …
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Building costs have been rising, but when will they come down again?
In the last year or two, anyone planning on extending their homes has had an unpleasant surprise, as there has been an unprecedented rise in construction costs. What was once a viable, cost-ef…
Read more…Insulating external walls & EPC ratings
With the price of gas and electricity rocketing, we are all looking for ways to reduce our energy bills. But what can you do once you’ve insulated the roof and sorted out those draughty …
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How is the property market reacting to the rising cost of living?
The latest data shows both buyers and sellers are adapting to the changing financial conditions more quickly than many had anticipated. Normally, at this time of year, asking prices show a mar…
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Buyer's in East Ham Turn Offs and Opportunities
Property Turn-Offs and Opportunities Property moving specialists Moverly has commissioned some research into the kinds of issues that put off potential buyers or, at the very least, lead to v…
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Renter Reform Bill East London
Michael Gove’s much-delayed Renters Reform Bill has finally got its first reading in Parliament. Its purpose is to improve tenants’ rights and give them security of tenure in their…
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Make it Shine
We, at Easymove normally give you tips buying property. But what about if you are trying to sell - how can you maximise its appeal, especially in today’s more competitive market. Below a…
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The Value of Off-Street Parking
With the number of cars on the road increasing every year, space is at a premium and the value of off-street parking is on the rise. At the same time, councils are creating evermore Controlled…
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Insulating External Walls & EPC Ratings
With the price of gas and electricity rocketing, we are all looking for ways to reduce our energy bills. But what can you do once you’ve insulated the roof and sorted out those draughty …
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How is the Property Market in East Ham Reacting to the Rising Cost of Living?
The latest data shows both buyers and sellers are adapting to the changing financial conditions more quickly than many had anticipated. Normally, at this time of year, asking prices show a mar…
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Black Mould In Property
The tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak last year from mould inhalation has shone a light on the dangers of mould in our homes and rental properties, in particular. Such deaths, I am glad t…
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What’s a Garden Worth in East Ham?
It would seem a simple enough question. However, the answer is far from straightforward as there are so many different types of gardens and so many different types of properties. Size does mat…
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What’s in Store for House Prices in 2023?
Wethought you might be interested in what all the experts are saying about house prices in 2023. However, to put it into context, it’s to start with a review of 2022. The year began with…
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Energy Efficiency Becoming a Priority for Both Buyers and Tenants
At Easymove we try to keep you up-to-date with all the big issues in the housing market. For some time now, we have been getting increasingly concerned about our homes impact on the environmen…
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15 Tips for Cleaning your Property
Whether it’s a good old spring clean or you want to ensure your property in East Ham is spick and span before you put your home on the market, choosing cleaning products that get the job…
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Catching Any Issues Early Is Imperative
As a homeowner in East Ham, you’re no doubt already aware of how important your property’s roof is. However, despite knowing its importance, you may not know the first thing about…
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Behaviour Changes in the Rental Market
The latest stats show average rents have gone from 2% annual growth in 2021 to 12.3% growth in 2022 and a massive 17.8% in London. At the same time, supply levels have plummeted, with the avai…
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Base Rate Rise
The rise is the seventh rise in a row and the base rate is now the highest it has been since November 2008. The Bank was originally planning on making the announcement on September 15th, but o…
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Getting onto the Housing Ladder
Their survey of 2,000 aspiring FTBs found that of those who were planning on buying in the next year or so, as a result of the rising cost of living, 70% had been forced to delay their purchas…
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How much is a Garden Worth?
The truth is, it’s quite difficult to put a precise value on a garden, as it depends on so many variables, such as its size and location, whether it’s overlooked, its orientation, …
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What Effect will Stamp Duty Changes have on House Sales?
There are two main changes – for ordinary buyers, the Stamp Duty (SDLT) threshold has been raised from £125,000 to £250,000. From there on, as before, they will pay 5% between …
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How to Reduce Fuel Bills this Winter
Over the last few months, the headlines have been full of horror stories about surging energy costs. And, even though there was some relief when Liz Truss capped prices, we will all still see …
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How To Upsize Your Home_ A Beginner's Guide
When it comes to real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. But what if you’re happy where you are, just not with the size of your house? If you feel like your curre…
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The Share of Freehold Explained_ What You Need to Know
You can’t own a house without buying it first, which means signing up for one or more mortgages. You may have heard the word ‘freehold’ bandied about, but getting to grips wi…
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Schools in East Ham
People move to East Ham for many reasons: the fantastic transport links, the diverse range of shops and restaurants on offer or simply because it is a great place to raise a family. But one of…
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Property Prices East Ham
It is no secret that property prices in East Ham have been on the rise in recent years. Below, we will take a closer look at how prices have changed and what factors are contributing to this i…
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Are You Compliant?
Building Regulations are constantly updated and refined to meet the changing needs of UK communities. However, as a homeowner, trying to keep up with these changing policies and legal requirem…
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Rental Reform Bill White Paper
The government recently released a white paper entitled “A Fairer Private Rented Sector.” The goal is to improve the quality of life for people living in private rented accommodati…
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Preparing Your Home To Sell
No matter how appealing, clean, and comfortable you believe your home is, it will need to be taken to a whole new level when it comes to viewings from potential buyers. However, a house is …
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Watch this space: Zone 3 first-time buyer homes in 'real' East End of London outpost
Poor old East Ham, eh? This outpost of the traditional East End has thoroughly missed out on the waves of regeneration that have transformed much of the rest of Newham, from Stratford in the n…
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What to look out for in a HomeBuyer Report
Being a first-time buyer can sometimes be a daunting experience as you furiously gather together reams of paperwork before handing over your hard-earned cash. One of the documents that youR…
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Key colour trends for interior design in 2019
From matt colours to terracotta additions, Redrow give us the latest home trends update. “If you’re a fan of colour there’s plenty of it this season,” was a key theme f…
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