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The second half of 2025 is here, and the housing market is still full of energy - and a few surprises. While the outlook for the rest of the year is cautiously positive, it’s not without its sticking points. Whether you're buying, selling, letting, or renting, here’s what you need to know about how the market is shaping up this July.

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Inventories might seem like just another checklist when it comes to renting, but they are in fact essential for both landlords and tenants. An inventory is a detailed record of the condition and contents of a rental property at the start of a tenancy. It's not only useful for keeping track of the property's condition but also for preventing disputes when the tenancy ends.

In this article, we’ll explore why inventories are crucial for landlords and tenants. Whether you're a landlord with a property for rent in Newton-le-Willows or a tenant looking to settle into your new home, understanding the importance of inventories will benefit both sides.

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Finding the house of your dreams is exciting and your next step is to secure the property as soon as possible.

But buying a new home can be a complex process, particularly when it comes to understanding the conveyancing procedure.

Here at Fraser Reeves we always endeavour to ensure your sale and purchase runs smoothly, with no surprises along the way.

So, with this in mind, we have created a no-jargon guide to the conveyancing process to help you. But, first things first.

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When A Property Is Vacant It Can Be Vulnerable To Potential Problems

As a landlord in Newton-le-Willows, you’ll almost certainly have had times when your rental property was vacant. Sometimes, it’ll only be a short-term vacancy in between tenancies, but sometimes, the void period will be longer.

During those long vacancies, apart from a loss of income, there are some other potential problems that could arise. Here we highlight some of those possible issues and give you our top tips for handling your vacant properties.

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Exchanging contracts on your property in Newton-le-Willows is a significant milestone in the homebuying process, and along with completion, it’s the most exciting event for new homeowners.

The exchange of contracts is the point at which the buyer is legally obliged to purchase the property from the seller, and for the new owners it’s when they can finally start making concrete plans for their new home, but how long does it take to exchange contracts?

Well, when purchasing a property in Newton-le-Willows, the timescales for each part of the process can vary massively between different transactions.

As a rough estimate though, you can expect the exchange of contracts to take around 8 to 12 weeks on average.

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