Are smaller properties favoured by buyers?
6 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonThinking about selling but wondering what sells in the current market? We take a look at the trends of demand among buyers to see what they're looking for right now. Key takeaways Higher mortgage rates mean buyers are shifting...
Why have house prices risen this month?
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonThis is the busiest season of the year for the housing market. Home-hunters often wait until spring to start their search, and this is the time of year we start to see more properties listed for sale. Sellers tend to price their...
Want to know the best month to sell your home?
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonThis week’s Budget had little direct impact on the housing market. Stamp duty is unchanged and there are no big changes for landlords, other than a lower level of tax free gains before paying capital gains tax. The Chancellor...
Our four tips for selling in spring
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonSpring has always been a popular time to market homes. If you're planning on putting your property up for sale in the next few weeks, check out our top tips before you do.Think bright and light It may seem pointless to change your...
7 budget-friendly ways to add value to your home in 2023
6 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonAs the cost of living crisis intensifies for households around the country, the UK is predicted to be in recession for most of 2023 due to soaring inflation and rising interest rates. Despite a looming recession, reports suggest a...
UK mortgage deals: how to navigate the rollercoaster rates ride
5 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonAmid a debate about what is happening to the housing market, what are your options? We are in the grip of a mortgage price war, according to some experts – but it probably won’t feel like that if you are staring down the...
What does the Spring Budget mean for the housing market?
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonThis week’s Budget had little direct impact on the housing market. Stamp duty is unchanged and there are no big changes for landlords, other than a lower level of tax free gains before paying capital gains tax. The Chancellor...
Interest rates rise again but mortgage rates keep falling
8 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonDespite increases to the cost of borrowing, fixed rate mortgages are continuing to come down, falling by 0.35% for two-year deals and by 0.43% for five-year ones. Key takeaways The Bank of England has increased interest rates by...
New Save to Buy scheme launched for first-time buyers
4 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonWhat if the rent you paid could be saved towards your deposit instead? New homes developer Fairview has launched a scheme that does exactly that. Key takeaways A new Save to Buy scheme has launched, enabling first-time buyers to...
62% of Landlords report greater tenant demand over the past year
4 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonTenant demand in the private rental sector remains sky-high in many areas, and the current climate suggests it won’t be abating any time soon. Almost two thirds (62%) of buy-to-let landlords say they have seen an increase in...