The NGU Homes Team

🏠 Gateshead Rental Market Snapshot – May 2025 Gateshead’s rental market has seen consistent growth, driven by strong demand and limited supply—making it an increasingly competitive area for both renters and landlords....

Here’s How We Keep You Protected At NGU Homes, we know that one of the biggest worries for landlords is getting stuck with the wrong tenant. That’s why our tenant vetting process is one of the most comprehensive in the North...

Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in 2025? Maybe not. The outlook for 2025 suggests mortgage rates will likely stay steady, hovering around 4% to 5%. While that’s higher than the rock-bottom rates investors enjoyed a few years ago,...

🏠 Sunderland Rental Market Snapshot – June 2025 Sunderland's rental market is experiencing robust growth, driven by strong tenant demand and limited housing supply. The average monthly rent in Sunderland increased by 9.4%...

Whether you're a new landlord or a seasoned investor, staying compliant with current rental legislation is crucial. As of 2025, there are seven key documents landlords in England must provide to tenants at the start of every new...

🏠 Darlington Rental Market Snapshot Darlington’s rental market is heating up, average private rents in Darlington rose by 11.5%, from £574 in May 2024 to £637 in May 2025, reflecting tight supply and strong tenant demand....

🏠 Durham Rental Market Snapshot As of May 2025, the average monthly private rent in County Durham reached £601, marking a 9.0% increase from £551 in May 2024. This growth aligns with the broader trend in the North East...

🏠 Middlesbrough Rental Market Snapshot As of June 2025, the average private rent in Middlesbrough reached £664 per month, representing a 10.0% increase from £604 in June 2024, outpacing the North East regional inflation rate...

Rents Rise to New Record: Average advertised rents outside of London rose to a record high, of £1,365 pcm in Q1. Supply & Demand Balance continues improving: The number of properties to rent is now 15% higher than this time last...

North Shields Rental Market Snapshot As of June 2025, North Tyneside - which includes North Shields - shows an average private rent of £796, driven by strong growth of 10.0% over the previous year. This growth outpaces the...