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What are the current UK mortgage rates?
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be wondering what the current mortgage rates are in the UK.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Reduction - Threshold Changes
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.
Why do house prices keep rising?
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.
Thinking of selling your home? New year buyers are waiting
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.
Thinking of moving in 2022? Here is what you need to know
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.
What will happen to house prices in 2022?
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:
How to become a ‘power buyer’
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.
Five ways to brighten up your winter garden
Have you recently moved in to a new home with a garden, patio or courtyard space? Now it’s winter, we may spend less time outdoors, but it’s easy to create a colourful, low-maintenance space you can still enjoy during the colder months. Do you want a country garden feel, full of overflowing pots and meadow areas? Or perhaps a more traditional lawn with flower beds around the edges?
Five reasons why it’s a great time to sell your home
The autumn property market remains hot. This month, we’ve seen record asking price rises across every region of Britain and for every property type, from first-time buyer homes to family houses. This ‘full house’ is an extremely rare event, happening for the first time since March 2007. So what does this mean if you’re thinking of moving?