Advice & Tips
Why Housing Market Bubbles Pop
The UK housing market is often a good indicator of the strength of the economy, but sometimes house prices seem to take on a life of their own. This does mean that housing market bubbles […]
In The News
Housing Market
Seller’s Overpricing Properties By 13% On Average
Research undertaken by property portal MoveStreets, shows home sellers are currently over-optimistic about selling in the current market and are over-pricing their houses by an average of 13%. The research showed that across Britain, the […]
Guides
What Prospective Landlords Should Look For In Property
With over four million families now occupying private rental homes in the UK, many investors are turning their hands to property. However, finding the perfect investment home in such a vast, fast-moving market can present […]
Housing Market
Stamp Duty Holiday Ends Tomorrow: What Does The Future Hold?
In the midst of the COVID pandemic, the housing market was amongst many of the different markets which started to suffer. To help kickstart it into action, July 2020 saw the start of something new […]
Housing Market
Northern New-Build Demand Skyrockets: New Study Shows Northern And Scottish Towns Are Favoured Locations
9 out of the top 10 most sought after locations for new-build housing are located north of Birmingham according to a UK-wide study of consumer demand. Scottish cities also make the top 3. 9 out […]
Housing Market
House Prices Still On The Rise Despite Coming End Of Stamp Duty Holiday
Recent figures from Nationwide show residential house prices are still on the rise, despite the winding down of the Stamp Duty holiday. But are the figures as encouraging as they look? Or will the slowed […]
Housing Market
New Record Set For The Number Of Houses Selling Over The Asking Price
According to recent figures, the number of houses selling over the asking price has reached a record high in May, with 1/3 of all properties going for more than the asking. We take a look […]
Buy To Let
Landlords Heating Advice: The Secret to ‘Heating-Happy’ Tenants
Letting your property for the first time is far from easy – there’s so much legislation that you need to consider. Legislation that requires you to take particular care of your heating system. Fail to […]
Housing Market
Surge In Demand For Chain-Free Properties As Fight Against Backlog Begins
In the current market, movers are currently experiencing long delays due to an increased conveyancing backlog, with thanks to the stamp duty holiday, which caused buyers to flock to the market. As a result of […]
Housing Market
UK House Prices Hit Record High But Likely To Keep Going
Halifax have reported that UK house prices have reached a record high in May and look likely to continue rising for some time. We explore what the data shows, which areas have been most effected […]