Esther Shaw

Esther is an award-winning journalist who has written property and personal finance articles for the national newspapers for well over a decade.

She has worked as Money Editor of the Sunday Express, and Deputy Money Editor of the Independent and Independent on Sunday.

As a freelancer, she continues to write regularly for the Mail on Sunday, Mirror Online, Sun Online and Moneywise magazine.

Latest articles by Esther Shaw

How to complain about your rental property
15 February 2023
Find out what to do and who to contact if you have an issue with your rental home.
Renting jargon buster
15 November 2022
Those perplexing property phrases and tenancy terms explained, so you can rent without a worry.
9 things you might not know you need planning permission for
24 May 2021
From greenhouses and sheds to treehouses and fences, the things you didn't know you might need planning permission for.
Complete guide to student renting in London
17 April 2019
Location, safety and value for money are all going to be front of mind when you're looking for student digs in London. Start researching here.
Renting a live/work space in London
5 April 2019
If you have your own business or work remotely, combining your home and work space comes with advantages. But you'll need do your research first.