Over The Threshold: From Three Floors to Single-Floor Living
From Three Floors to Single-Floor Living Working in the property industry isn’t just about selling or renting homes. Behind every door is a life and a story. Those stories are what we want to focus on. This series steps over the threshold with the buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords who’ve used Ferndown Estates and asks […]
Bought for £300k a decade ago? Here’s what it’s worth today — and why Marston Green could outpace the rest
If you bought a home in the West Midlands for around £300,000 a decade ago, there’s a good chance it’s not just worth substantially more today — it could still be climbing right now, in 2026. Land Registry-based analysis shows average house prices across the West Midlands region have risen by 41.8 per cent over […]
The True Cost of a Void Period — And How to Avoid One
Most landlords underestimate how much an empty property is really costing them. When a tenant leaves, the instinct is to think of a void period as a minor inconvenience — a few weeks to freshen up the property before the next one moves in. But the numbers tell a different story. For landlords across England, […]
Renters Right’s Act – Its coming on the 1st May 2026
The Renters Right’s Act has been anticipated for a few years, but the implementation is finally here. The Renters Right’s Act 2025 – Its coming on the 1st May 2026 What is the Renters Rights Act? There has been a lot of talk about the Renters Right’s Act but what actually is it? At its […]
Why We Use Gazeal: A Behind-the-Scenes Chat With Its Founder
Selling a home is often described as one of the most stressful processes of life. At Ferndown Estates we want to change this narrative and, while we know that its one of the most important sales you’ll ever make, try to make it as stress free as possible. The biggest part of the stress often […]
Back to school: What it means for families and the housing market.
When September rolls around, the “school run” becomes more than just a routine – it’s a driving force behind property choices. Families are eager to secure places at top-rated Ofsted schools, making proximity to good schools one of the biggest motivators in September’s property searches. Many are already thinking ahead, moving now to be settled […]
Navigating the Mortgage Maze — Meet David from Contempo Financial Services
Looking for Mortgage Advice? Why Many Clients Choose Contempo Financial Services Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make — and finding the right mortgage is key to making that journey smooth, affordable, and stress-free. At Ferndown Estates, we don’t offer mortgage advice ourselves. But when clients ask if we […]
Interest Rates Hold Steady – What It Means for Buyers and Sellers
On 20th June 2025, the Bank of England confirmed that the base interest rate will remain at 4.25%. This decision offers welcome stability during ongoing uncertainty. This interest rate UK properties update is significant for both homebuyers and sellers, giving everyone a clearer picture of what to expect next. But what does this mean for […]