Asking your landlord for help can be a good start With the cost of living crisis renters falling into arrears and then being evicted is one of the main reasons for many becoming homeless. Many landlords and employers would be open to helping at this time of the year, but you will need to let […]
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Stamp duty cuts reversed and rising council tax rates on the way; but the energy price cap remains in place. We discuss how this is to effect mortgage rates and affordability. Stamp duty cuts to be reversed in April 2025 Energy price cap, raised to £3,000, to stay in place for a further 12 months
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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
New prime minister and part budget reversal, how does this affect the housing market? Read More »
What are the benefits of a smart home? Once set up, smart homes can help you save time as things can be automated, which in turn saves energy and money in the long term. You can also control your smart devices remotely so you know you’re always in full control, even when you’re not home.
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The housing market remains strong however price growth begins to lose momentum as demand for homes starts to slow. Demand for new homes remains above average right now, but is set to weaken as even more households feel the cost of living squeeze in the autumn months First-time buyers are currently the biggest group driving
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If you’re currently renting or looking to rent this year, we have detailed some information for you below in addition to the rental reform that was recently announced by the government, which your landlord could also benefit from knowing. The government has issued new guidance to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in rented homes,
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What is help to build? Help to Build is a new government equity loan that will be available to people in England who want to custom build or self build their own home. Who is help to build for? Custom build and self build homes are not just for people who have owned or built
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This is not a simple question to answer, however what we can anticipate based on historical events and the latest government regulations that are being put in place, that buyers will likely have lower mortgage offers from lenders and therefore smaller budgets when putting offers on homes. The problem; Interest rates rise to a
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The number of properties sold soared by 15% during the month of February, as 96,250 homes changed hands, according to HMRC. Key takeaways Almost 100,000 homes changed hands in February as the property market showed signs of an early spring bounce Home sales were 15% higher than in January but 20% lower than in
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Nearly two million homeowners will see their mortgage repayments increase after the Bank Rate was hiked for the third time in four months. Key takeaways The Bank of England has increased interest rates for the third time in four months The Bank Rate has risen from 0.5% to 0.75% The change will add around £42
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