The average cost of a UK home has broken through the £250,000 barrier for the first time to stand at a record of £250,200. Both the time taken to sell a home and the number of price reductions on properties have increased, according to our latest House Price Index. While the rate at which property […]
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In times of rising interest rates, buyers need to be nimble. Peter Joseph explains why its never too early to start the mortgage and conveyancing process With interest rates on the rise, time is of the essence when buying a property. It pays to make sure you are in a position to get moving quickly […]
There are a number of reasons why downsizing to a smaller home is a good idea. As the number of over 55’s looking to downsize in the UK grows, we take a look at the pros and cons of downsizing your house to help you decide whether it’s right for you. Why downsize? There are […]
House prices up by 11% year-on-year. After a year of soaring prices and fierce competition between buyers, house price growth is likely to slow in the coming months as the market settles down. The Land Registry says prices rose by nearly 11% year-on-year in February, but experts think we’re unlikely to see such rapid rises […]
Selling your home can be as daunting a move as when you first bought it. Selling and buying another property at the same time can be even more stressful and complicated. But help is at hand in our step-by-step guide. Step by step guide to selling your home Figure out your finances Work out […]
We saw the busiest-ever start to a new year for the housing market in 2022, and there’s no sign of it slowing down as we head into the busy spring home-selling season. This is now the second consecutive month we’ve seen asking prices hit a new record high, which has taken the national average higher […]
From tax cuts for green home improvements to reduced fuel duty, here’s how the Spring Statement will affect homeowners and renters this year. Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement 2022 contained few measures that will impact the housing market directly. But with households feeling the squeeze from the rising cost of living and higher interest rates, […]
All property sales listings will soon be required to include a set of compulsory details, and most in the industry are welcoming the increase in openness. From the end of May this year, there will be a rollout of a new set of rules governing property sales advertisements and listings in the UK. The change […]
Banks are increasingly aware not all parents can help children buy a property with cash. Helping loved ones onto the housing ladder with a lump sum of money is a luxury, especially in the midst of the current cost of living crisis. Soaring house prices mean the goalposts of homeownership have moved even further […]
While the start of a new year can spark life changes for many of us, we tend to spend the winter months staying cosy indoors. So it’s no surprise that our latest research shows that March is the month home-movers spring into action, and best time of the year to put your property on the […]