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 […]
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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
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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
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As more homes are coming up for sale across the UK, we find that buyers are given more choice when looking as they are staying on the market longer than previously due to the higher interest rates and the cost of living effecting affordability. The number of homes for sale across the UK is increasing,
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As the UK looks for economic stability with Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister, we expect the government to review the countries policies, in a hope that we see falling mortgage rates and positive rental market reforms as planned. Rishi Sunak is the new prime minister, what to expect under his leadership. Mortgage rates
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First time buyers will have two months to apply to the governments help to buy equity loan scheme. The Help to Buy equity loan scheme will stop accepting new applications at 6pm on 31 October, before closing completely on 31 March 2023 The initiative enables first-time buyers to purchase a new build property with just
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From July this year the government put into effect some changes to help combat the increasing charges for leasehold homes, these changes take effect on renewal or any new purchases. The government is banning expensive ground rents on leasehold properties for new buyers in England and Wales From 30 June, landlords will no longer be
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House prices have gone up by of 8.1% year-on-year, meaning the average UK home now costs £245,200. Find out what that money buys across the UK. The average UK home now costs £245,200, according to our latest House Price Index. That’s an increase of around £80,000 per home over the past decade. But what does that
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