News & Views

Viewber: achievements, statistics & growth  In 2024, we celebrated eight years of trading as Viewber. Our ambition took hold when ex-agent Ed Mead, his wife, the ex-head of PR at Savills, Jamie Jago, and tech entrepreneur and former Harrier pilot Marcus de Ferranti, joined forces to provide a solution to a problem troubling the property […]

How to take care of yourself & your wallet in January   A version of the phrase ‘wealth is health’ has been attributed to many notable people, including American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, Roman poet Virgil and even activist Mahatma Gandhi. Never have these words been more true, especially as we enter a new year […]

Property inspections for storm damage   When Etta James sang Stormy Weather, we doubt she had Brits battling broken fence panels and trampolines hurtling through the air in mind, but that seems to be modern life.  Are storms happening more often? Viewber has dug a little deeper into this weather trend. Many weather experts will […]

Employers, extra costs & outsourcing    One month on from Labour’s first Autumn Budget and the property world is still adjusting. Professionals are adapting to how overnight changes affected purchasers of additional properties, how sales pipelines will be affected between now and 31st March 2025 and where the market might head after blanket stamp duty […]

Your Ultimate Guide to Renting: Essential Tips for Tenants  Looking for a rental requires careful planning and consideration. From finding the right property to understanding your lease agreement and knowing your rights and responsibilities, there are several steps in the rental process that will help ensure a smooth experience. Whether you’re renting for the first […]

EPC latest + 10 ways to improve a rating  Labour’s Ed Miliband has gone from eating bacon sandwiches to the Rt Hon Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom.  In a bid to stamp authority in his new Government position, Miliband used September’s Labour Party Conference to announce a […]

5 property takeaways from the Autumn Budget – It was the first Labour Budget in 14 years and the new Chancellor was looking to fill a reported £40 billion financial black hole. With property a heavily taxed industry – whether you’re buying, selling, investing or, sadly, dying – the sector held its breath while the […]

Mortgage rate predictions for Q4 2024 & beyond   Hands up, who wants cheaper mortgage borrowing? As a nation that still places great emphasis on homeownership, almost everyone wants less expensive home loans. In this article, Viewber unpicks the different ‘rates’, examines their relationship with mortgages and collects rate predictions. Bank of England bank rate […]

Fire door safety: A Q&A special   You may not give them too much thought but doors, especially fire doors and flat entrances, are one of the most important aspects of building safety. At Viewber, our fire door safety check service is one of our most popular – and vital. Read on to discover the […]