The stamp duty rate change will be a boost for all property buyers in England and Northern Ireland, but the regional housing markets will benefit the most. While Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget has been the cause of a great deal of controversy – to say the least – the revised stamp duty thresholds and rates will have […]
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Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced permanent stamp duty cuts for some home-buyers in his ‘mini-budget’. Stamp duty is a tax payable to the government when you buy a home, or land, priced above a certain threshold in England or Northern Ireland. Previously, you would pay stamp duty tax on a home, or the portion of […]
Rightmove’s Green Homes Report confirms what many in the industry already suspected about the appeal of energy-efficient housing for both homeowners and investors. There’s a distinct positive correlation between new-build homes and their energy efficiency ratings. Now, Rightmove has drawn a link between energy performance certificate ratings (EPCs) and both the price of and demand for the […]
Will your home keep rising in value? When’s the best time to sell in the next year? And how could moving help you with the cost of living? Here’s what the latest data from Zoopla’s House Price Index means for you. Key takeaways Your home will continue to rise in value slowly over the rest […]
If you’re looking to buy your first home right now, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about rising house prices and interest rates, as well as the cost of living. With so much uncertainty, it’s really important to carefully consider how much you can afford to pay when buying a home, including your mortgage costs. […]
The housing market heatwave across Great Britain continues this month, as temperatures soar up and down the country. Asking prices have hit a record-high for the sixth month in a row, rising by 0.4% (+£1,354) to £369,968. In London, the average is now £692,828. Property expert Tim Bannister says that although the market remains hot, […]
Manchester has risen 26 places in this year’s Global Liveability Index, making it the top most liveable city in the UK and 28th across the globe. Every year, The Economist releases its rankings of the most liveable cities in the world, and this year’s list included 172 cities in total – up from 140 last year. It […]
Borrowing to buy property could become easier for many as the Bank of England plans to remove mortgage stress tests this summer after eight years. Since 2014, lenders have been required to carry out a particular set of ‘stress tests’ on each mortgage application as a way of ensuring affordability. The criteria was brought in […]
We’re sorry for mentioning Christmas in July. But bear with us. If you’re thinking of moving, chances are you’ve pictured yourself in your new home in time for the end of the year. What better place to spend the festive season, and kick off 2023, than in your new pad. And the good news is, […]
As the housing market starts to slow, if you’re looking to sell your home, now’s a good time to do it, according to the latest signs in our House Price Index. Key takeaways House price growth is starting to slow with property prices remaining broadly unchanged since last month As the cost of inflation continues […]