COVID, WFH
From Two Weeks to Two Years: My Unexpected Work-From-Home Journey
I'm often asked about my own experiences with working from home. I have mixed feelings about it, so here is the very long view I have on it.
Lee Wisener
Owner of this site and propertyresearch.uk
Laravel
Site rebuilt
Yes, I know, not been posting for a month, I have been rebuilding the site. Doesnt look any different? Good, that was intended.
A Small Box With a Big Impact: The Swift Brick
As we build more homes, cut down more trees and remove nesting locations a proposal to put swift boxes in all new homes is a great idea, so why is Labour not supportive?
Twitter, X
Why I deleted thousands of X followers and was right to do it
I joined X in 2009, and over the years, I built up thousands of followers. But in recent times, every time I visit X, I get more and more annoyed, and it's Elon Musk's fault.
Software
What software am I using for this site and why?
I get asked on occassion what software I have used on this site to build it. A lot of you think it's WordPress, it's not but I am not surprised that is what most think. It's likely something you have not heard of.
Mortgage, Affordability
Do all mortgage lenders use the same affordability assessment?
Do mortgage lenders all use the same mortgage affordability assessment? This is a question from someone who was recently refused a mortgage by a lender.
Annuity
Understanding the Retirement Annuity
Someone asked me today to explain an annuity. It was a fair question; He is approaching retirement, so will I soon. He asked because he looked and was immediately overwhelmed, and I am not surprised.
Mortgage, Rate,Switch
When is the right time to switch to a new mortgage rate?
When is the right time to switch rates on a mortgage? That is the question that I have had by email. Unfortunately, there is no really simple answer, but you can decide what's best for you at any point in time
bips, bps
What Are Bips? Understanding Basis Points in Simple Terms
Everyone has heard of percentages, but what about bips or bps? What's the difference? Is there a difference and why confuse the world with so many different terms!
LAFRA, Leasehold
LAFRA - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act
LAFRA is beginning to generate a lot of discussion in all parts of the industry, and support for it seems to be turning to opposition from what I am seeing. Some of the reasons are justified.
Castle
Glenborrodale Castle
Castles for sale in Scotland are not that uncommon, location though can be hit and miss, I like this one, for the location!
Inflation
Inflation jumps to 3%
At the last point inflation was 2.5%, the latest data from the Office of National Statistics it has jumped 0.5% to 3%. Not a great sign and puts more interest rate cuts at doubt.