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Monthly Archives: April 2025

Preston & Chorley Property Market – The 44% ‘New Build Premium’

A landlord recently asked me why the brand new property she was considering was noticeably more expensive than a similar second-hand home in the same location. It’s a common question, and many homeowners and landlords have likely pondered it. So, I decided to dig into the data to uncover the truth behind the ‘new build […]

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Landlords – Why Are So Many Pensioners Renting?

It might surprise you to learn that between 1 in 16 and 1 in 10 pensioners across the UK now privately rent their home from a buy-to-let landlord. That’s right – not from the council or a housing association, but from the private rental sector. This isn’t just a London or city-based trend either. Scotland […]

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