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Getting the price right
Thinking of putting your house on the market? Getting the asking price right is essential…
Weaker demand for fixer-upper homes
Research suggests that many buyers’ priorities have shifted, as they no longer look for properties…
Flats are 40% cheaper
Flats are the best value they have been in 30 years, according to Zoopla. The…
More first-time buyers (FTBs) over 50
Recent data shows that there are more over 50s taking their first step on the…
New ISA product for first-time buyers
In June, the government launched a consultation on the implementation of a new Individual Savings…
Plans to end ‘gazumping’ in England
A series of reforms have been announced which will improve the homebuying process in England…
Fewer buyers looking to renovate
Research from Yopa indicates that the majority of buyers are looking for homes that require…
Changes in borrower behaviour
Analysis from Moneyfacts shows how borrowers’ priorities have shifted due to the economic impact of…
Navigating the homebuying process
Buying a home is an exciting prospect, but it can also come with stresses. From…
First Homes Fund opens for Scottish FTBs
Applications for the Scottish Government’s First Homes Fund are now open, providing first-time buyers (FTBs)…
Pressure grows for Stamp Duty reform
Calls for Stamp Duty reform are continuing to grow as first-time buyers face rising purchase…
Buyers delaying their next move
Many prospective buyers feel ready to move in 2026, but affordability concerns and uncertainty are…
Remortgage demand jumps
New analysis from Stonebridge suggests remortgage activity surged during the opening months of 2026 as…
Some tips for property hunters
For many people, buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments that they…
House price update
House prices picked up in March, with annual growth rising to 2.2% according to Nationwide.…
Fluctuating mortgage rates
Mortgage rates are in a state of flux in response to the Middle East conflict,…
Homes rising in value
Recent research has found that half of UK homes increased in value last year. According…
What’s happening to the mortgage market?
The mortgage market is facing uncertainty due to ongoing developments in the Middle East. Affordability…
FTBs could be missing out
Many hopeful homeowners could be closer to getting on the property than they realise, but…
The UK’s fastest-rising house prices
Research from Rightmove has identified the UK towns that recorded the strongest house price growth…
2025 house sales show some promise
End of year statistics for 2025 offer some reasons to be optimistic about the housing…
A recap of 2025 housing reforms
Last year saw significant housing reforms for renters and homebuyers – here’s a recap of…
The rise of ultra-long mortgages
Data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) indicates that more borrowers are opting for ultra-long…
Budget impact on landlords
Research suggests that landlords may be forced to raise rents to account for tax hikes…
Get mortgage-ready this year
Hoping to move or remortgage this year? Here’s how to get mortgage-ready in 2026. …
2026 property market outlook
The start of a new year often prompts people to review their plans and for…
Predictions for house price growth
Savills has published its latest five-year outlook for the UK housing market, including predictions for…
What buyers are looking for
A survey from LRG has revealed the three most influential factors when buying a property,…
Borrowers favour a shorter fixed rate period
Data from the Bank of England shows that UK borrowers are currently favouring two-year fixed-rate…
Renovation over relocation
Millions of UK homeowners are choosing to renovate their existing home instead of moving. In…