House Price Index June 2023
5 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Falling mortgage rates over H1 2023 boosted sales and led to firmer prices. This is set to reverse in H2 as higher mortgage rates hit buying power at a time when sellers are having to accept larger discounts to asking prices. Key...
The first 12 things to do after moving into your new home
8 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Before you organise the house-warming, let’s get homeownership off to a smooth start. Here are the first 12 things to tick off after moving into your new place. Start with the quick and easy things, like taking meter readings,...
Renters Reform bill published
5 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Notice periods for rent increases to be doubled, no-fault evictions banned and minimum housing standards established. What's in the Renters' Reform Bill? Key takeaways No-fault evictions are set to be banned in England after the...
9 things you didn’t know buyers look for
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
New eye-tracking experiment reveals what buyers are really looking for when viewing a property A new experiment has revealed what prospective buyers are really looking at when viewing a property – and there are a few surprises...
Borrowers urged to act fast to secure a longer-term mortgage
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
For borrowers looking to lock into a rate for the longest possible time, the 10-year fixed rate was once a popular option, but product numbers are dwindling. Buying a property is generally seen as a long-term venture, whether...
Average house prices hit record high
5 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Here's what you need to know about house prices if you're thinking of buying or selling in 2023 House prices have reached a new average record price high of £372,894, according to the latest research by Rightmove. The research...
I've been thinking about why we moved office.
2 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
It’s been a few weeks now. We’re still a bit rough around the edges. Still some things to unpack and to find a home for. And I’ve not stopped to take stock of the move really. It was a big decision not to take the unit...
Renters's Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know
3 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Renters’ Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know OR Update: What the Renters’ Reform Bill Means for Landlords in Liverpool. After a four-year wait and lots of speculation, a wide-ranging plan to overhaul the rental sector was...
More downsizers cashing in on property wealth for retirement
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
With UK house prices consistently climbing for many years, owners and investors have achieved high levels of property wealth, and some are now choosing to downsize. In 2022, the total value of UK housing stock hit a record...
How long does it take to sell a house?
10 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Ready to put your home on the market? Find out how long it takes to sell a home, from first listing your property to handing over the keys. Key takeaways On average, it takes around 25 weeks to sell a home, from the moment it's...