Here at Perry Bishop, a lot of people have been asking us recently about the Government-backed First Homes Scheme. If you live in the Cotswolds or the Vale of the White Horse and are either a key worker or a first-time buyer, this scheme could give you the chance to purchase a new-build home at a reduced cost.

Landlords, do you find that despite handing over the management of your buy-to-let property/portfolio to a letting agent you still end up spending a lot of your own time managing your properties? Are you beginning to wonder what you’re paying for?

If you haven't ever bought a home of your own, it can seem like a very mysterious process. What are you supposed to do? And in what order? How do you know if you can buy a property or not? It's like a big secret. So, in this article, we will shed some light on the process and show how you go about buying your own home.

There's not much more catastrophic than losing your family home. Whether a natural disaster, flooding or a fire, there is never an occasion where this will be 'ok'. - of course, providing that your family are safe and well, it can be heartbreaking to see your home and all your belongings disappear before your eyes.

Looking at estate agents' office windows or their websites, you may have noticed that they proudly state their membership in various governing bodies. But, they often don't explain those governing bodies or why you, as the customer, should care.

For many of us, it's a goal in life to own our own home. But that is not how the Millennials and Gen Z do it. There is far less convention and structure in the path of life for these younger generations. So is it imperative to get on the housing ladder? Why are there so many ladders that we must climb to be successful in life?

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Although property has been changing hands frequently at Number 10, with Liz Truss now the latest of four residents to move in over the last 6 years, let’s explore how the wider UK property market has fared and take a look at what’s in store this autumn – in particular in the Cotswolds and the Vale of the White Horse.

Buying a house is a complicated process. A legal professional must ensure no issues with the property you buy. And, as with many things that involve legal professionals, it seems as if it takes forever! Is it possible to speed things up?

If you’re trying to sell your home in the Cotswolds or the Vale of the White Horse but aren’t having any luck, you may be wondering what you’re doing wrong. Property viewings are make-or-break situations as the majority of buyers usually decide whether they’re interested in purchasing the property within just five minutes of stepping inside!

When a property is vacant it can be vulnerable to potential problems - As a landlord in the Cotswolds or the Vale of the White Horse, you’ll almost certainly have had times when your rental property was vacant. Sometimes, it’ll only be a short-term vacancy in between tenancies, but sometimes, the void period will be longer.

If you're a landlord or thinking of investing in property, you may have come across the term yield before. But what does it actually mean?