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Stamp Duty Payment Holiday

The chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced a temporary holiday on stamp duty on the first £500,000 on all property sales in England and Northern Ireland.  This payment holiday will be temporary until next March to boost the property market and...

With the recent budget announcement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, how will this affect the property market?

With the new budget announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, we have summarised how this will affect the property market. The Chancellor has extended the Stamp Duty Holiday, alongside the furlough scheme, whilst introducing a new 95% Loan-To-Value mortgage...

Becoming a tenant for the first time!

It’s an exciting time when you are moving to your first rental property, however, it can also be a little daunting, as there are many things to do. From finding your perfect home, to knowing your rights as a tenant, our blog gives you an insight on...

A guide to deposit protection schemes!

Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, you need to understand how these compulsory schemes work. Here are 7 points to understand or consider. A deposit is paid by the tenant at the outset of a tenancy agreement and it’s usually one month’s...

UK house prices hit new high

Average house prices are up 30% since the market peak in 2007 as successive lockdowns prompt buyers to search for more space. The average value of a home in the UK has reached £230,700 – 30% above the previous market peak in 2007. House prices...

What are the most popular home conversions in the UK?

In successive lockdowns and with the way we live changing, we look at home improvements hot in demand! After the first lockdown where the entire household was at home, homeowners started to evaluate their living situation, especially over the last...