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Pros And Cons Of Property Investment

Risks Of Buying An Investment Property

Putting money into property is seen by many as a smart decision, but what are the risks of buying an investment property? Naturally, there will...

The Number Of Over 55s Wanting To Downsize Is Falling

The Number Of Over 55s Wanting To Downsize Is Falling

7 February 2024 – A new survey reveals that only 14% of adults aged over 55 and are not yet retired consider downsizing. In contrast,...

How The Government's Green Policies Affect Housing Market

How The Government’s Green Policies Affect Housing Market

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...

Online Estate Agents v High Street Agents

Council Bids To Ban Estate Agent Boards From Borough

A London council is making a controversial attempt to ban the display of all estate agent boards in several areas of its borough. The attempt...

Property price increase of 7.6% compared to same time last year

Property Price Increase of 7.6% Compared To January 2021

The latest House Price Index released by rightmove shows that average property prices have increased by 0.3% in January 2022 to £341,019 from £340,167 in...

Stamp Duty Cut Stays, But Demand Slows Down

Stamp Duty Cut Stays, But Demand Slows Down

The new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) cut that was announced as part of the mini-budget by his...

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...

FAQs About House Viewings When Buying

Your Questions About Viewing Houses Answered

Buying a property can be a daunting task, especially if it’s your first time. One vital part of the process is conduction house viewings to...

High Demand For Land Pushes Prices Up

High Demand For Land Pushes Prices Up

According to research conducted by Savills, prices for greenfield as well as urban land have risen in the first quarter of 2022, due to high...

It's No Longer Cheaper To Rent Than To Buy

It’s No Longer Cheaper To Rent Than To Buy

According to the latest Rightmove House Price Index, mortgage payments are only slightly higher than rental prices, making it no longer significantly cheaper to rent....

Slowdown in house price increases

Slowdown In House Price Increases

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...

Buyers Opt For Smaller Properties To Afford Mortgages

Buyers Opt For Smaller Properties To Afford Mortgages

3 October 2023 – With mortgage rates still at an elevated level, many buyers adjust their wishes and go for smaller properties and longer-term mortgages...

Online Estate Agents Market Share

Online Estate Agents Maintain 7.2% Market Share

Online estate agents maintained a 7.2% share of all exchanges in the final quarter of 2018, maintaining the share it enjoyed in the third quarter...

How Long Should You Spend Viewing A Property?

How Long Should You Spend Viewing A Property?

It takes time to find your dream home, but exactly how long should you spend viewing a property? It’s a question many house hunters ask themselves,...

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Home-Working Is Changing The UK Housing Market

The property sector is undergoing change as thousands of people start their fifth month of home-working and more firms commit to making long-term arrangements for...

Party Conferences 2023: What Was Said About Housing?

Party Conferences 2023: What Was Said About Housing?

10 October 2023 – Party conference season is upon us, where the UK’s political parties vie for the public’s support, and this year, votes too,...

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