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 a significant challenge for new landlords. In this article, we will break down the crucial Read More ->
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 – a ‘Stamp Duty Holiday’. This holiday allowed house buyers to not pay a single Read More ->
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 of 10 hotspots for new-builds were located in the north of England and Scotland, but Read More ->
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 ending of the Stamp Duty holiday lead to a fall in the housing market activity? Read More ->
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 at the recent statistics from NAEA Propertymark to discover why this is happening, as well Read More ->
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 do so and you could risk hefty fines. Investigate the Landlord and Tenant Act, 1985 Read More ->
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 this, demand for chain-free properties has climbed across the UK, as homebuyer’s look to try Read More ->
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 and why we may see house prices continuing to rise, despite the nearing of the Read More ->
Buying a property has always been all about location and choosing the right spot can be crucial in getting the best investment for your money. Manchester is now one of the UK’s top property hotspots in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, all thanks to its significant role in the Northern Read More ->
When the extension to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday was announced in March, the property market breathed a sigh of relief. There are now fewer than three months to go before the revised Stamp Duty deadline ends on the 30th June 2021. However, delays in the conveyancing process Read More ->
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