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The Myth of the “Kind” Hayes Landlord

What looks like generosity today can quietly create a problem tomorrow. In Hayes, years of under market value rents often lead to deferred maintenance, reduced yields and sudden, painful decisions when circumstances change.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Hayes House Price Crash in 2026?

Will there be house price crash? It’s the headline doing the rounds, and it is exactly what has some people thinking of buying and selling second guessing themselves. Because once you look past the noise and into what is happening on the ground in Hayes and the UK, the story is very different, and that gap between headline fear and reality is where smart decisions get made. Read the full article here

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

It Takes 88 Days to Sell a Home in Hayes

It takes 88 days to sell a home in Hayes, but that headline figure hides a much bigger story when you break it down by property type and number of bedrooms. Some homes are flying, others are sticking, and the reasons why might surprise you, especially once you see where the real pinch points are. If you are thinking of moving in 2026 in Hayes, this is a must read.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Hayes Rents Hit £1,812 Per Month

Hayes Rents hit £1,812 per month Rents in Hayes reached £1,812 per month in 2025, yet the growth compared to 2024 was quite subdued when compared to previous recent years. This is good news for both tenants and landlords in Hayes.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

What Could Happen to Hayes House Prices in 2026?

What Could Happen to Hayes House Prices in 2026? In this article we look at the demand and supply of Hayes homes over the last five years to give clear, credible context on what is likely to happen to local house prices in 2026, cutting through the noise with calm confidence rather than crystal ball forecasting. The data shows why prices have steadied, why a crash looks unlikely, and who should feel confident making a move this year based on facts, not fear.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Hayes’s Property Market Now Worth £6.981 Billion

Hayes’s homes are now collectively worth over £6.981 billion, a number that quietly says far more about the town than most headlines ever will. That figure is not held by institutions or investors, but spread across ordinary family homes, streets, and neighbourhoods you pass every day. Click through to see what sits behind that £6.981 billion, and why it matters to your own home, choices, and long term security

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

What will the Budget mean for Hayes homeowners and landlords?

What will the Budget mean for Hayes homeowners and landlords? Find out how many properties in the Hayes area are worth £2 million and above, and how the new income tax rates will affect Hayes landlords?

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

my thoughts on the budgets for homeowners and landlords

my thoughts on the budgets for homeowners and landlords

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Hayes FTB Homes Are 10% More Affordable Than 18 Years Ago.

Hayes First Time Buyer homes are 10% more affordable than 18 years ago. It sounds completely upside down because everything you hear suggests first time buyers have never had it harder, yet the real story is very different once you look at what is actually happening beneath the headlines. If you want to see the explanation that proves why this surprising shift is real.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Which Hayes Homes Actually Sell, and Which Don’t

Since January 2020, 3,506 Hayes homes were listed for sale but never sold, with overpricing being the main culprit. Many Hayes homeowners were lured by inflated valuations, only to lose time, money and momentum. Read the article to find out why evidence backed valuation with no fluff or pressure.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes