Gone are the days when a good reference and a deposit were your golden ticket to a new home. Fast forward to 2024, and you’ll need a bit more flair to land that dream pad. With a 40% increase in tenant numbers since 2019 and a 35% drop in available properties, the rental market is more competitive than ever. Rightmove reports an average of 25 inquiries per listing, up from just 8 pre-pandemic (apocalypse) times. So, how do you go about outshining other tenants in this wacky rental race? Don’t worry, Davies and Davies are here to spill the beans on how to really stand out and snap up that dream abode before anyone else gets a look in…

Breaking up is hard to do, but breaking up with a joint mortgage can be a whole new level of complicated. So, you’ve consciously (or unconsciously) uncoupled, and now you’re left wondering, where did our joint Netflix subscription go? Though you both signed on the dotted line of that Stroud Green terrace, dreaming of a future filled with cosy nights in and lazy Sunday mornings… alas. Love is fickle, and now you find yourself navigating the treacherous waters of separation. What’s next for that shared mortgage and Netflix plan? Davies and Davies are here to guide you through this murky sea of property ownership drama with a strong cup of tea and a tissue box full of joint mortgage know-how.

Come on in, landlords and don’t forget to wipe your feet on your own welcome mat. So, you’ve got new tenants moving in soon? It’s time to put on your landlord hat and buckle up for the true adventure that is renting out your property. But before your tenants start plotting where to put their favourite houseplants or debating the best spot for their cosy bean bag chair, let’s make sure you’ve got everything in order. Here’s our five point essential guide to help you prep for your soon-to-be happy new tenants.

If you’ve ever felt like deciphering types of tenancy is akin to cracking secret codes, fear not – your Davies and Davies property guru is here to shed some light on the various types of tenancies you might encounter on your journey to finding the perfect rental abode. So grab your £5 flat white (/the real reason you’re still renting apparently), settle into your rented faux leather two seater, and let’s find out once and for all which tenancy type is you all over…

Well hello there, property owners, aspiring landlords and first daters. So, you’ve decided to get your property valued. Great move! Now comes the fun (daunting) part: making sure you ask all the right property valuation questions during that all-important meeting. Think of it like a first date – you want to know as much as possible before committing. And without getting sauce down your shirt in the process. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back with the top eight questions you need to ask to ensure you’re getting the best advice. And no, it isn’t actually a first date so you can put that rose away Brian.

Navigating the UK mortgage jungle just got a tad easier with the launch of the ‘Own New Rate Reducer’ scheme in February 2024, where mortgage rates don’t just dip; they do a full-on swan dive. It’s hailed as the latest magic trick by Own New, a property finance maestro that’s teamed up with lenders and homebuilders, to make owning a new build not just a dream but a very achievable reality.