Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled his Autumn Statement this afternoon, announcing a rise in the living wage and pensions. National Insurance will be cut from January and inflation is on track to reach 2% by the end of 2025. National living wage rises from £10.42 to £11.44 an hour Pensions up 8.5% or £900 a year […]
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We see a lot of EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) and a lot of the recommendations to improve a homes energy efficiency are often down to having a modern boiler, smart thermostat to control heating, good insulation and solar panels having the most impact. Reduce boiler to 60°C Bleed radiators Service your boiler Install a smart
With increased demand for residential homes in the rental market, investors turn away from commercial properties Commercial property has historically been viewed as the more profitable asset class but more recently, residential property values have taken over. This is evident in the number of companies, across the board, converting commercial to residential property; from John
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The average rent for a new tenancy has increased by 10.3% since September 2022, with renters now paying £1,164 per month on average. Residential rents for new tenancies are 10.3% higher than in September 2022 Rents have increased the most in Scotland, where new rent controls are encouraging landlords to secure higher rents at the
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60% of homes listed are below the stamp duty threshold for first time buyers. In southern England, around 50% of homes listed for sale are priced below the first-time buyer stamp duty threshold of £425,000. In the north east that figure rises to 93% In Hull, Blackpool, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, 98% of homes for sale
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Autumnal decorations for your home As the weather starts to chill, the leaves turn orange and brown we start to feel the autumn weather, you might be thinking of getting your home into the theme for the season. We’ve got good news, it doesn’t need to be messy, limited to orange and black and can
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Rental scams are on the rise as fake agents target vulnerable renters Rental scams are increasing, with fraudsters posing as letting agents targeting innocent people simply looking for accommodation in the private rented sector. 5,751 rental scams reported in the UK for in 2021 You’re now 23% more likely to be a victim of a
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What’s happening with mortgage rates right now? Mortgage rates are on track to fall below 5% this year. The latest pause in the Bank of England’s base rate rises, amid better than expected inflation news, is good news for buyers, mortgagees and sellers. The amount banks need to pay for borrowing money has now fallen,
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If your fixed rate has ended or is coming to an end, you may find that you’ll automatically be put on your lenders higher standard variable rate which is often 2-3% higher than a new fixed rate mortgage. You may find that your mortgage rate has increased from 2% to around 7%. At present fixed
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If you’re thinking of moving this year, do not be put off by the high interest rates, here’s some advice on how to get ahead of the curve. Find out how much your home is worth so you know your budget Check what similar homes are selling for in you area Choose exactly what you want
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