With the newspapers full of news about the death of homeownership and the growth in Generation Rent, it must surprise many (as it did with me) that the number of homeowners in Hornchurch has grown.

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Tenants move out of their current rental due to various reasons. Some of these reasons are out of their control, while others are a matter of personal preference. Here are five of the most common reasons why renters choose to move on.

What's not to love about a traditional terraced house? The design is so simple, with its narrow stairs and no-nonsense exterior. It may be one of the most familiar styles in Purfleet (and across all UK homes),

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In 1981, 43.5% of properties in South Ockendon and Aveley (and Thurrock as a whole) were council houses. Today, that figure stands at 16.1%, a proportional drop of 63%.

When you are giving your property to rent, you are trusting a stranger with your property. No matter what you do for a living, owning a property requires a lot of effort. Property in UK does not come cheap, and the prices have risen over the past years.

“How eco-friendly are South Ockendon & Aveley homes? New gov’t rules will mean draughty low eco-friendly will drop in value because of some potential new legislation and will punish building societies & banks on the average eco-friendliness of the properties they lend money on.

Maximizing financial returns from the property is key for many landlords. Here, we share five positive steps you can take to help protect your rental income.

Nationally, the average length of time it takes from agreeing with the sale of a property to the keys being handed over is 111 days (down from 117 days last year), yet in South Ockendon and Aveley, we are above the national average at 128 days.

Buying a house for oneself can surely be one of the best and most pleasant experiences in a lifetime. After all, it’s an investment that requires careful research. And only after a well-thought-out plan coupled with effective implementation, the perfect property is bought.

You would have needed to have been living in a cave since the end of Lockdown No.1, not to realize the property market has been on fire in Chafford Hundred (and the UK as a whole) for the last 18/20 months.