You might think you’ll never be able to afford your dream home, but there are a number of ways that you can make it happen. From finding a doer-upper to avoiding expensive trends, here are seven ways you can make your money go further. Buy an older...
September 2021 has been an exceptional month. The Stamp Duty Holiday which was introduced by the Government in July 2020 has now finally come to an end. In a rush to beat the 30th September deadline, we've seen a phenomenal number of transactions complete to...
After 18 months of uncertainty, the UK property market has seen some incredible highs and lows, from the sector closing and reopening last spring, to the enormous positive impact of the stamp duty holiday on residential transaction levels. For those looking to buy or sell in...
Taking your first step onto the property ladder can seem daunting. There are a number of unfamiliar hurdles and legal requirements on the way to homeownership, but with the right support network, it can be efficient and pain-free. According to recent data, around 35% of first-time...
Whether you are looking for your first home, somewhere to settle down and start a family, or wish to retire, there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration to ensure your new property has everything you need. As the trend for remote working...
The number of 95% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages has increased significantly in the last week, helping to fuel fresh demand for property. The new government-backed 95% mortgage guarantee scheme was introduced last Monday to support the housing market post-lockdown. The government’s scheme to support 95% mortgages aims to...
According to a recent source, 30% of surveyed homeowners stated that they didn’t attempt to negotiate on the price when purchasing a home. 22% of these respondents indicated that this was due to a lack of knowledge, confidence and skills in house price negotiation tactics. Therefore, it...
A tapered extension to the stamp duty holiday and a government-backed mortgage guarantee scheme are among the measures aimed at helping home buyers and sellers delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Spring 2021 Budget. Here is everything you need to know about the Chancellor’s property-related Budget announcements. Stamp Duty Holiday extension The temporary stamp duty holiday in...
COVID-19 has caused a major shift within the property market regarding buyers’ and sellers’ attitudes. According to a recent survey of 1,000 homeowners, as many as 26% are considering moving within the next year.* So, what are the reasons for homeowners wanting to move? After a year of...
The most-searched-for phrases give sellers a practical insight into what potential buyers are seriously looking for when browsing the market. Recent reports from Zoopla revealed that gardens and garages topped the priority list for 2020, post-lockdown 1.0. Research from the past 12 months showed that gardens appeared to...