Hugo Owen, Author at Pocket

Moving home and broadband with Pocket Living

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Hugo Owen Leave a comment

Amid the upheaval of moving home – packing boxes, unpacking boxes and deciding where to put everything in your new place – staying connected can make the transition smoother.

Especially if you’re a first time buyer. Something as small as being able to stream your comfort series on your first night living there can go a long way in helping you settle in.

On average, movers face 7.2 days without broadband during a home move. Although a week isn’t that long in the grand scheme of things, it’s more than long enough to disrupt your daily life, especially if you work from home.

To help you stay online when moving into your Pocket home, we’ve put together this handy guide with everything you need to know.

What does the election of Labour mean for first time buyers?

July 16, 2024February 24, 2026 Hugo Owen Leave a comment

Following Labour’s landslide election victory earlier this month, we break down what the election of Labour means for first time buyers and whether there is reason for hope over the next four years.

Designing places for people

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 Hugo Owen 1 Comment

A blog by Hugo Owen, Marketing and Communications Executive

Have you ever wanted to understand what theories go into making a great place?

Most of us look at buildings and instinctively understand whether or not we like them. But when asked exactly what it is about the place that we like, it is sometimes harder to explain.

At Pocket Living, our design team has many years of experience in understanding exactly what it is that helps elevate our built environments. In this blog, I will outline a few simple design features that we tend to make great places.

Can a mortgage offer be withdrawn or extended?

November 24, 2021February 24, 2026 Hugo Owen Leave a comment

Taking out a mortgage to buy your first home is one of the biggest – if not the biggest – financial decisions you’ll ever make. But it’s also one of the most rewarding. Finally, after saving for so long and renting in the city you love, you get a place to call your own.

Having said that, you have to go through the mortgage process first, which can be really confusing. With jargon and paperwork coming at you left, right and centre, understanding what it all means can be a lot to get your head around.

In this blog, we’re helping you get to the bottom of your most pressing questions about first time buyer mortgages, including offers, withdrawals, extensions and the best lenders.