How much it costs to make a new house your home
3 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
The spiralling cost of living, rising interest rates, and low levels of available housing stock are creating some of the most challenging market conditions on record for those looking to buy a property. Searches for ‘can I...
Why Is Winter A Good Time To Sell Your Home?
3 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
It’s undeniable that everyone feels spring, rather than autumn, is the busiest ‘house selling season’: but while the weather is almost always better around April, don’t discount the end of the year as a time to sell....
Mortgage Rates Expected To Fall In 2023
3 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
In good news for buyers and homeowners wishing to remortgage, mortgage rates look set to fall towards the end of this year and into 2023. The money markets are already adjusting to the changing political outlook, where stability...
Will mortgage rates keep rising and should I remortgage now?
8 minute read posted by Kate Gostelow
The number of deals available has also fallen but it is still worth remortgaging if you are coming to the end of your deal. Key takeaways Mortgage rates rose for the 11th month in a row in September and the level of choice fell as...
Are solar panels worth the money?
8 minute read posted by Kate Gostelow
Thinking about getting solar panels? They can be a great way to save on energy bills but there’s a lot to weigh up. Here’s our guide to solar panels and whether they’re worth the cost. Solar panels are a popular way to...
Want to sell by Christmas? Then list your home now
3 minute read posted by Kate Gostelow
If you want to sell your home before Christmas, there is still time – just. Our latest research shows home-sellers need to have their property on the market by the end October and follow our tips for a speedy sale. Homeowners...
15 ways to prepare your home for the autumn season
9 minute read posted by Kate Gostelow
1. Deep clean the house We often think about giving the house a springclean but we forget that the autumn season is an ideal time for a deep clean, too. Give the windows a good clean, wipe down the skirting boards, and dust
How has stamp duty changed?
4 minute read posted by Kate Gostelow
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced permanent stamp duty cuts for some home-buyers in the ‘mini-budget’. Stamp duty is a tax payable to the government when you buy a home, or land, priced above a certain threshold in...
Top Tips to Make Your Home Look More Spacious
3 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Whether you feel like the walls are closing in on you or you’re simply in need of an interior touch-up, creating space is one of the best ways to enhance your home with the open airiness you’ve been missing. Here are our top...
New lender set to launch 50-year fixed-rate mortgage: is it a good idea?
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Borrowers look to lock in deals for longer as mortgage rates rise Homebuyers could soon be able to take out 50-year mortgages, with their monthly repayments remaining the same for the entire term. A new mortgage lender called...
