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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 The Bank of England (BofE) is responsible for setting […]

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 fire door safety regulations you need to […]

Cast your mind back to 2018, if you can. Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa had the best-selling single with One Kiss, the Beast from the East blanketed the country in snow and Harry wed Meghan. What wasn’t in the news was something called the energy price cap. Little did we know how we’d become fixated […]

Maintenance of let properties is a perennial problem but, come the colder months, Landlords and Property Managers can expect an increase in planned and emergency call outs. From the small to the spectacular, Landlord and Property Managers are expected to come up with quick solutions whether it’s blowing a gale, or the streets are blanketed […]

According to a BBC report, road vehicles account for nearly three quarters of the greenhouse gas emissions that come from transport. Despite this, most estate agents, lettings professionals and property managers jump in their cars when it comes to travelling from A to B.  By its very nature, working in property is a roving role. […]

All eyes have been on the Renters’ Rights Bill, inflation and the Bank of England’s base rate but there’s another cause for concern in the property industry – employment. In this blog, Viewber explores the problems facing agents and property managers  Peaks and troughs for demand  The property market isn’t the most consistent of sectors […]

Property Auction Insights September 2024   In this edition, we delve into two topics. In the first, we examine the mindset of an auction buyer, focusing on the strategies that lead to success in this fast-paced environment, and reasons why a bidder may walk away during the process. Secondly, we explore the flattening of the […]

On Wednesday 11th September, a new Bill was introduced to Parliament – one that will change the way the private rental market operates at least until there is a change in Government.   When it comes to its impact, the clue was in the name. Although much of the contents was a replica of the Conservatives’ […]

Did the traditional summer lull materialise? Have house prices increased? Are tenants paying more to rent a property? Did the base rate cut spark a property stampede? Thankfully, there are a bank of analysts who have the answers to these questions. The following stats and facts provide a great snapshot of the sales and lettings […]