News & Views

Discover the top 10 factors that could devalue your home in today’s competitive property market. From maintenance issues and location concerns to outdated features, learn how to identify and avoid common pitfalls that may reduce your home’s resale value. Protect your investment with our expert tips and boost your property’s appeal to buyers.

How are changing working patterns—like hybrid jobs, remote roles, and student commuting- shaping UK property trends? This blog explores the link between work habits and real estate demand, from supercommuter hotspots to affordable commuter towns. Learn how flexible work is influencing where people choose to live – and how agents can adapt with nationwide support from Viewber.

How Smart People Secretly Use AI to Win at Everyday Life If you think AI is a new innovation, think again. The phrase ‘artificial intelligence’ actually dates back to 1956 when John McCarthy, a professor at Dartmouth College, set about developing Alan Turing’s question “can machines think?”. He chose ‘artificial intelligence’ as the project name […]

A Decade of Buying & Renting: How Have the Markets Fared? When it comes to property, we love nothing better than analysis and figures. Show us a graph of how house prices have changed. Tell us how many percent rents have increased by. Our thirst for statistics perhaps stems from our shifting view of property. […]

Eight years after the Grenfell tragedy, fire safety in residential buildings remains under intense scrutiny. While legislation like the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Awaab’s Law have pushed compliance forward, real-world enforcement and practical solutions often fall short. From malfunctioning fire doors to costly safety patrols, concerns still dominate headlines. This blog explores what remedies are available today, the responsibilities of building managers, and how services like Viewber’s fire safety checks can support full compliance and help prevent future tragedies.

If you rent a property, let out a property or manage a buy-to-let property, 2025 is a seismic year for you. One of the biggest reforms of the private rental sector is now winding up to its conclusion. Even the mere suggestion of the Renters’ Rights Bill has affected attitudes towards property investment and in […]

How to Buy Your First Home in 2025/26: A Step-by-Step Guide If you needed any persuasion that now is a good time to buy your first property, Zoopla may have just provided it. In March, the portal declared first-time buyer mortgage repayments (£1,038 per month) were 20% lower than rent (£1,248 per month) across Great […]

Why Build to Rent and Single Family Homes Are Shaping the Future of Housing Investment

Is 2025 a good year to buy a house? With mortgage repayments now cheaper than rent in most parts of the UK and interest rates inching lower, 2025 may offer a sweet spot for first-time buyers and movers alike. But the decision hinges on personal finances, regional market trends, and new stamp duty rules. In this post, we explore the latest data, forecasts, and expert insights to help you decide if this is your year to make a move.