There’s no doubt about it, COVID-19, the coronavirus that is quickly bringing the world to its knees, is here to stay – at least for...
Half of all first-time buyers who started the process of purchasing a property saw it fail, despite a rise in the numbers of this group...
According to the newest House Price Index by Rightmove, it takes on average 150 days to complete a purchase due to a conveyancing log-jam. With...
The chancellor is reportedly planning to extend the stamp duty holiday to June, saving buyers an estimated £1.75bn on 300,000 additional transactions. The move would...
While house prices are still rising, the Halifax has announced a slowdown in house price increases. According to the latest Halifax House Price Index, property...
15 August 2023 – Despite the Bank of England raising interest rates to 5.25% at the beginning of the month, in the last few days...
Figures from property website Rightmove have shown that house prices rose at the lowest rate for the time of year since 2011. This is in...
A new report claims that 42% of scale-up construction and real estate firms believe that the Governments approach to Brexit and international trade will benefit...
A prominent think tank has warned that the coronavirus pandemic will exacerbate the longstanding inequalities which affect those seeking to buy their first home. The...
Are upfront fees dead? Despite many estate agents promoting a ‘pay less upfront’ pricing model, 60% of people considering using an online agent would prefer...
28 March 2023 – Last week, the Bank of England raised interest rates for the eleventh time in a row to 4.25%, but mortgage rates...
Research by Halifax has shown that the gap between renting and buying has fallen to its lowest level in almost a decade, with homeowners typically...
Estate agency Countrywide continues to face turbulent times, with the announcement that a number of branches are to close, accompanied by a harsh tumble in...
According to research by Phil Spencer’s consumer service Move iQ, gazumping – the practice of offering a higher price on a property already sold subject...
26 September 2023 – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced changes to the government’s green policies that many have described as a watering down of...
