Architects are the trained and licensed experts in the planning and building of all buildings. Plenty of people correlate architects with just the blueprints, and as much as it’s true they’re involved in the design phase, not many are aware that architects are truly committed throughout the entire process — from the concept, to the understanding of their drawings and plans, to building, and finally, to maximise your returns. Read on to find out how architects can help maximise your returns.

Last week the Government announced a huge number of changes to the way we buy, sell and lease property. These changes have either been in consultation for some time and we are now finding out the results, or they are new consultations for future changes. Read my article to find out about the future of property.

 It’s a bit scary waking up each morning at the moment, finding out what politicians – whether in power or not – are planning to do to ‘fix’ the housing market! To date, some policies appear to be doing the job they were intended for. Read on to find out why I'm concerned.

In my latest price report, a recent survey by Zoopla says that “Confident homeowners predict 4.8% house price growth”. Fortunately, not everyone thinks this will happen or the market could grind to a halt even more than it already has in some areas! Find out which areas people think prices will rise by 5% or fall by nearly 7% - what do you think will happen?