The North Wall Property blog

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be wondering what the current mortgage rates are in the UK. Lenders change the rates of their mortgage products regularly. That’s why we update the average mortgage rates...

If you're selling a house – or are thinking about putting your home on the market – the last thing you want is to put a buyer off with something that can easily be avoided. When preparing to sell a house, we tend to be heavily...

The Bank of England has increased the Bank Rate to 4.5%, its highest level in nearly 15 years. Why has the Bank Rate risen again? The Bank Rate influences all the other interest rates in the UK, including those you have for a...

Add kerb appeal and create a welcome entrance to your home, whatever its size, with clever planting, DIY and garden buys If you think your front garden is a purely functional space – somewhere for your recycling bins or a bike...

Learning that there's a paint colour that will sell your home may seem a little too good to be true. After all, there's a lot involved in the selling process. Not only do you need to deal with finances and viewings, but you’re...

Halifax finds renters fork out around £500 more than home owners each year Owning your home can be almost £500 a year cheaper than renting, according to new research. Despite the current climate of high mortgage rates, data from...

Thinking about selling but wondering what sells in the current market? We take a look at the trends of demand among buyers to see what they're looking for right now. Key takeaways Higher mortgage rates mean buyers are shifting...

This is the busiest season of the year for the housing market. Home-hunters often wait until spring to start their search, and this is the time of year we start to see more properties listed for sale. Sellers tend to price their...

This week’s Budget had little direct impact on the housing market. Stamp duty is unchanged and there are no big changes for landlords, other than a lower level of tax free gains before paying capital gains tax. The Chancellor...

Spring has always been a popular time to market homes. If you're planning on putting your property up for sale in the next few weeks, check out our top tips before you do.Think bright and light It may seem pointless to change your...