If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be wondering what the current mortgage rates are in the UK.

Are you thinking of moving home in 2023? Whether you’re already home-hunting, you’re ready to kick-start your search, or thinking of selling your home, here’s what’s happening in the housing market as we begin the new year.

Individuals and their families buying a residential property are expected to be positively impacted by a reduction of SDLT as it will make it easier to buy a home. Overall, there is expected to be no negative impact on family formation, stability or breakdown as this proposal could make it easier for families to purchase a family home when they were previously unable to.

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.

If you’re looking to buy a home right now, you’ll already know how fast the spring housing market is moving. Homes are being snapped up by buyers faster than ever, and twice as quickly as they were in 2019: the last ‘normal’ year for the housing market due to the effects of the pandemic.

January was the busiest-ever start to a new year for the housing market, and this month has been even busier, with a huge number of people determined to move as we head into spring.

We’re just a few weeks into 2022, but New Year home-movers have been quick off the mark already this year. Many sellers sprang into action before the end of last year. We had our busiest ever Boxing Day for new sellers listing their homes for sale.

Have you been putting your home move off until 2022? Many home-hunters have already started putting their moving plans into action. So, to help you get a head-start, here’s how the new year housing market is shaping up so far.

Are you one of the many home-hunters looking to move this year? We’ve never seen the property market as hectic and competitive as it’s been in the last 18 months. The good news is we’re starting to see signs of more properties coming to market, so 2022 might just be the year you find ‘the one’. Take a look at our forecast for 2022:

Buyers are facing hot competition right now. The number of people chasing after every available property for sale is at its highest ever, and is double the level seen in 2019, before the pandemic began. So if you’ve been looking to move, you’ve no doubt noticed how competitive it is.