Four reasons to get your home ready to sell before Christmas
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonAre you thinking of selling your home in the new year, but planning to wait until January? Sellers often wait until well after Christmas to get their home on the market, but there’s still time to get a head-start on 2023 by With...
It's a property market 'shake out' not a property market crash
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonSellers are beginning to offer bigger discounts to buyers to get their sales agreed, but we’re not seeing the need for a big double digit reset in UK house prices. Key takeaways Buyer demand falls to pre-Christmas levels earlier...
Why have house prices risen this month?
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonThere’s been lots of speculation about house prices at the moment, and how they could be affected by things like rising interest rates and cost of living increases. This month, the average asking price of a home in Great Britain...
Rental market trends: what buy-to-let landlords can expect
4 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonThe UK rental market continues to shift alongside the housing sector at large, and a new rental report reveals some interesting trends that buy-to-let investors should be aware of. Change is afoot, but one thing that seems to be...
How much it costs to make a new house your home
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonThe spiralling cost of living, rising interest rates, and low levels of available housing stock are creating some of the most challenging market conditions on record for those looking to buy a property. Searches for ‘can I...
Why Is Winter A Good Time To Sell Your Home?
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonIt’s undeniable that everyone feels spring, rather than autumn, is the busiest ‘house selling season’: but while the weather is almost always better around April, don’t discount the end of the year as a time to sell....
Mortgage Rates Expected To Fall In 2023
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonIn good news for buyers and homeowners wishing to remortgage, mortgage rates look set to fall towards the end of this year and into 2023. The money markets are already adjusting to the changing political outlook, where stability...
Will mortgage rates keep rising and should I remortgage now?
8 minute read posted by Kate GostelowThe number of deals available has also fallen but it is still worth remortgaging if you are coming to the end of your deal. Key takeaways Mortgage rates rose for the 11th month in a row in September and the level of choice fell as...
Are solar panels worth the money?
8 minute read posted by Kate GostelowThinking about getting solar panels? They can be a great way to save on energy bills but there’s a lot to weigh up. Here’s our guide to solar panels and whether they’re worth the cost. Solar panels are a popular way to...
Want to sell by Christmas? Then list your home now
3 minute read posted by Kate GostelowIf you want to sell your home before Christmas, there is still time – just. Our latest research shows home-sellers need to have their property on the market by the end October and follow our tips for a speedy sale. Homeowners...