According to new research by IFA Hargreaves Lansdow, around 12% of 18-34-year olds are expecting to move to a smaller property this year – while only 3% of those over 55 are thinking of downsizing.

A new study has revealed that nearly a third of borrowers that go direct to a lender didn’t know a mortgage adviser could help with their mortgage search and many thought they just existed to help the lender. 

smarthomes’ first pub quiz night took place on 24^th April at the Plume of Feathers in Shirley.

The Home Owners Alliance have launched a campaign for a snagging retention scheme which would enable buyers of new builds to hold back 2.5% of payment until they are completely satisfied with their new property.