News & Views

When Etta James sang Stormy Weather, we doubt she had Brits battling broken fence panels and trampolines hurtling through the air in mind, but that seems to be modern life.  Are storms happening more often? Viewber has dug a little deeper into this weather trend. Many weather experts will tell you the frequency and severity […]

Employers, extra costs & outsourcing    One month on from Labour’s first Autumn Budget and the property world is still adjusting. Professionals are adapting to how overnight changes affected purchasers of additional properties, how sales pipelines will be affected between now and 31st March 2025 and where the market might head after blanket stamp duty […]

Your Ultimate Guide to Renting: Essential Tips for Tenants  Looking for a rental requires careful planning and consideration. From finding the right property to understanding your lease agreement and knowing your rights and responsibilities, there are several steps in the rental process that will help ensure a smooth experience. Whether you’re renting for the first […]

EPC latest + 10 ways to improve a rating  Labour’s Ed Miliband has gone from eating bacon sandwiches to the Rt Hon Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom.  In a bid to stamp authority in his new Government position, Miliband used September’s Labour Party Conference to announce a […]

5 property takeaways from the Autumn Budget – It was the first Labour Budget in 14 years and the new Chancellor was looking to fill a reported £40 billion financial black hole. With property a heavily taxed industry – whether you’re buying, selling, investing or, sadly, dying – the sector held its breath while the […]

Mortgage rate predictions for Q4 2024 & beyond   Hands up, who wants cheaper mortgage borrowing? As a nation that still places great emphasis on homeownership, almost everyone wants less expensive home loans. In this article, Viewber unpicks the different ‘rates’, examines their relationship with mortgages and collects rate predictions. Bank of England bank rate […]

Fire door safety: A Q&A special   You may not give them too much thought but doors, especially fire doors and flat entrances, are one of the most important aspects of building safety. At Viewber, our fire door safety check service is one of our most popular – and vital. Read on to discover the […]

Increased energy for EPCs and eco matters   Cast your mind back to 2018, if you can. Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa had the best-selling single with One Kiss, the Beast from the East blanketed the country in snow and Harry wed Meghan. What wasn’t in the news was something called the energy price cap. […]

Maintenance of let properties is a perennial problem but, come the colder months, Landlords and Property Managers can expect an increase in planned and emergency call outs. From the small to the spectacular, Landlord and Property Managers are expected to come up with quick solutions whether it’s blowing a gale, or the streets are blanketed […]