7 budget-friendly ways to add value to your home in 2023
6 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
As the cost of living crisis intensifies for households around the country, the UK is predicted to be in recession for most of 2023 due to soaring inflation and rising interest rates. Despite a looming recession, reports suggest a...
UK mortgage deals: how to navigate the rollercoaster rates ride
5 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Amid a debate about what is happening to the housing market, what are your options? We are in the grip of a mortgage price war, according to some experts – but it probably won’t feel like that if you are staring down the...
What does the Spring Budget mean for the housing market?
3 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
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...
Interest rates rise again but mortgage rates keep falling
8 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Despite increases to the cost of borrowing, fixed rate mortgages are continuing to come down, falling by 0.35% for two-year deals and by 0.43% for five-year ones. Key takeaways The Bank of England has increased interest rates by...
New Save to Buy scheme launched for first-time buyers
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
What if the rent you paid could be saved towards your deposit instead? New homes developer Fairview has launched a scheme that does exactly that. Key takeaways A new Save to Buy scheme has launched, enabling first-time buyers to...
62% of Landlords report greater tenant demand over the past year
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Tenant demand in the private rental sector remains sky-high in many areas, and the current climate suggests it won’t be abating any time soon. Almost two thirds (62%) of buy-to-let landlords say they have seen an increase in...
Should you downsize?
9 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
We look at the pros and cons of downsizing to a smaller home, or to a different type of home such as sheltered accommodation or a retirement village. What is downsizing? Put simply, downsizing is the process of moving into a...
Moving home in 2023? Here’s what you need to know
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Are you thinking of moving home in 2023? Whether you’re already home-hunting, you’re ready to kick-start your search, or thinking of selling your home, here’s what’s happening in the housing market as we begin the new...
We're hiring
2 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
We’re looking for experienced, friendly and ambitious property professionals to join our growing team. If you’re a motivated, self-starting fee earner with a passion for helping homeowners move on to the next chapter in their...
Capital Gains Tax change - landlords who sell urged to be quick
2 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Landlords who intend to sell their properties this year are being urged to act quickly ahead of the Capital Gains Tax allowance change announced in the Autumn Statement. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the current allowance...