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23% can't get on property ladder due to Stamp Duty Land Tax

Stamp Duty Land Tax Prevents 23% From Buying Home

According to a survey commissioned by Butterfield Mortgages, almost a quarter of participants stated, that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is the reason, why...

Inside of an apartment

Top Reasons Why Brits Want To Move House

The number one reason why home owners want to move house is the desire for more room (64%), followed by the need for a more...

Annual House Price Growth At 4.4% In November

Annual House Price Growth At 4.4% In November

6 December 2022 – House prices have fallen for the third month in a row, slowing down the annual house price growth for this year....

houses for sale

Experts Divided Over Merits Of SDLT Extension

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...

Property Survey

Survey Reveals Why People Are Turning To Online Estate Agents

A recent survey has revealed the most important factors to vendors when choosing a company to sell their home. Conducted by a digital research company...

EPC Ratings Influence Property Value New Research Suggests

EPC Ratings Influence Property Value New Research Suggests

6 June 2024 – Location and property type may have been the most significant factors affecting a property’s value. However, a new green feature has...

Typical UK street

Mixed Views On Home Ownership

Only 63% of people who do not own a property would like to buy a home of their own, according to new research conducted by...

Buying houses

Nearly 70% Of Home Sellers Found A Buyer Over Past Year

The chance of home sellers finding a buyer in the current market has jumped to an all-time high over the last year, the latest data...

Purplebricks Sold To Strike For £1 - What Will Change?

Purplebricks Sold To Strike For £1 – What Will Change?

23 May 2023 – Last week it was announced that the online estate agent Purplebricks sold to Strike for the token sum of £1. When...

Could Your Fake Grass Reduce The Value Of Your Home?

Could Your Fake Grass Reduce The Value Of Your Home?

30 May 2024 – This low-maintenance landscaping feature may drive your property prices to the ground. At least, that’s what recent reports say about fake...

Brexit Effect On Property Market

Brexit Continues To Impact Property Market

With less than a year until Britain is expected to leave the European Union, it appears that the impact of Brexit on the property market...

House for rent

Average UK Rent Smashes £1,000 PCM Ceiling For First Time

According to the latest figures released by Homelet, the average rent in the UK has reached a record high of £1,007, up 5.9pc on the...

Money and houses

New Mortgage Market Alliance Promotes Value Of Advice

A new organisation, formed to promote the UK mortgage industry and raise awareness and understanding among consumers of the range of options available, highlights the...

Lenders Agree Support Measures As Interest Rates Rise To 5%

Lenders Agree Support Measures As Interest Rates Rise To 5%

27 June 2023 – After the Bank of England raised the base rate for the 13th consecutive time, the Chancellor met with lenders to agree...

House Prices Fell In June For The First Time Since 2017

House Prices Fell In June For The First Time Since 2017

20 June 2023 – In a first since 2017, house prices fell in June, albeit only marginally, prompting fears that the summer slowdown has come...

Will New Dutch-Style Mortgage Boost Property Market In 2024?

Will New Dutch-Style Mortgage Boost Property Market In 2024?

14 February 2024 – A new option for home financing may finally be more accessible via a Dutch-style mortgage. April Mortgages, the company behind the...

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