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Renters’ Rights Bill Update You wait for progress with the Renters’ Rights Bill and, just like buses, two milestones come along at the same time. The House of Commons gathered on 14th January 2025 for the reporting stage of the Bill and the third reading – two stages that happened in succession. Here’s the topline: […]

Viewber: achievements, statistics & growth  In 2024, we celebrated eight years of trading as Viewber. Our ambition took hold when ex-agent Ed Mead, his wife, the ex-head of PR at Savills, Jamie Jago, and tech entrepreneur and former Harrier pilot Marcus de Ferranti, joined forces to provide a solution to a problem troubling the property […]

How to take care of yourself & your wallet in January   A version of the phrase ‘wealth is health’ has been attributed to many notable people, including American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, Roman poet Virgil and even activist Mahatma Gandhi. Never have these words been more true, especially as we enter a new year […]

Property inspections for storm damage   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 […]

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 […]

Expand – with these National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and Employment changes? UK Property Market Insights – Written by Viewber Co-Founder, Ed Mead It’s not a stretch to say that when the State gets involved in Enterprise, it’s usually a disaster. History is littered with examples of running over time and budget and seems to be […]

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 […]