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UK house prices closed at a four-year high in 2020!

2020 has been a challenging year with the start of the pandemic and saw the first of several national lockdowns we have seen in recent times. However, the property market is still thriving, even after it was closed during the first lockdown.  With...

The government will discuss in Parliament whether to extend the stamp duty holiday!

A petition which has received more than 100,000 signatures has triggered a debate to be held in Parliament, to call for the government to extend the stamp duty holiday.  Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a stamp duty holiday last July, exempting...

Key points for the new Help To Buy Scheme!

If you are thinking of applying for the new Help-To-Buy Scheme, here are a few key points to help you before you commit. The new Help-To-Buy Scheme is set to replace the existing one in April this year, with applications already open from December...

9 points that landlords need to know in 2021

With the current situation and the many developments expected to occur in 2021, the property market will certainly see some changes. 1. New Safety Requirements 2021 brings in new safety requirements that landlords need to follow to rent their properties,...

Mortgage approvals rise to the highest in 13 years in November 2020!

With mortgage approvals rising to the highest in 13 years in November 2020, the property market shows no signs of a slow down. According to the Bank of England, a total of 105,000 mortgages were agreed in November, the highest since August 2007, breaking...

Property Market Remains Open During the National Lockdown

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has brought the country back into a national lockdown in a bit to control the rising coronavirus cases. Whilst many businesses have closed, including schools, the housing market remains open. People can continue to move...