The government recently discontinued their help to buy scheme that allowed first time buyers to purchase a home with 5% deposit, however not all is lost as other schemes have come it’s absence. Shared ownership: if you cannot afford the entire deposit for a home, it can be possible to attain ownership between 10%-75%, you […]
What help to buy options are there? Read More »
New build homes save homeowners more than £3000 a year on energy bills, whilst upgrading an older home to the same standard can be very expensive. Around 85% of new build houses and flats have an Energy Performance Certificate rating of A or B, compared with just 4% of existing older homes More than half
New build or upgrade your existing home? Read More »
With many people throughout the UK still struggling through the global cost of living crisis. The government is still offering further support and advice to help you get through this. Cost of living payments: aimed to help those on low income, benefits or tax credits. Energy saving advice: these small changes can add up throughout
Help for Households – What is available to you right now! Read More »
If you’re buying on a budget or looking to sell, these are the a few things to look out for. Flats are proving the most affordable as they have not been subject to the same price hikes as houses Towns near big cities with good commuter links are proving to be an excellent choice Sales
The best places to buy to beat the increased interest rates Read More »
More than one in five people now rent in the private sector, while the number of those who own a home has fallen, according to the latest Housing Census. The number of people renting a home in the private sector in England and Wales has jumped by 28% during the past 10 years A third
People renting increases by 28%, whilst fewer homes are available for rent Read More »
With the government reassessing the help to buy schemes available, with a view to bring new opportunities allowing people to own their home. Whilst waiting on the government Fairview homes have come up with a solution to help first time buyers get onto the property ladder and this makes perfect business sense in a market
Save to Buy; what if your rent became your deposit? Read More »
It might seem odd for us to be writing about last years exceptionally hot weather, especially in the middle of winter with frost fairly ubiquitous and we even had snow in the South of the UK last December. Since annual records began 140 years ago, 2022 has been the warmest year for the UK. The
2022 was the hottest recorded year for the UK Read More »
There are many things that can affect the market, here we discuss some of the key disruptors to the property market since the pandemic in 2020. Westminster; we have had three prime ministers, four chancellors and four home secretaries in 2022, some having very different policies. Property listings; when a property is listed all non-avoidable
What factors have affected the property industry in 2022? Read More »
With some mortgage rates reaching a high as 6.5% in 2022, there were many predictions of house prices falling in 2023, however the demand remains strong for many properties throughout the UK. Banks will be keen to make mortgages available in 2023 and are coming up with options to make sure customers can afford the
Sales Market Overview Read More »
Despite the latest increase to the Bank Rate, mortgage rates are expected to continue to edge downwards during the coming weeks. The Bank of England has increased interest rates by 0.5% to 3.5% – the highest level since October 2008 But the rate at which interest rates are being increased has slowed and economists think
Mortgages rates expected to come down, whilst bank rate continues to rise Read More »
The best of Business news, in your inbox.
