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UK rental market update
According to Zoopla, the average rent has risen by £115 per month since September last year, to £1,051 a month in September 2022.
What to consider when moving house before Christmas
Moving home can often be a stressful process for sellers, but there are plenty of ways to make things run as smooth as possible.
What are the key selling points of a home in 2022?
If you’re wondering how valuable your home is, knowing its most desirable assets is a good place to start.
Should I consider remortgaging now?
As of September, mortgage rates rose for the 11th consecutive month, while options for buyers on the market declined as the industry continues to adjust to higher interest rates.
Home staging tips for the autumn
A thorough decluttering usually precedes home staging since it gives the house a more welcoming appearance and greatly facilitates the moving process.
Things to consider when relocating
It may be really thrilling to contemplate relocating.
Understanding estate agency fees
If you’re thinking about selling your property, it’s always best to do so with the help of an estate agent, and this will require paying a fee from the percentage of your sale.
Stricter smoke alarm laws are here – Are you ready?
Since October 1st, 2022, the laws around the requirement for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties have changed.
Housing stock levels hit a 12-month high
The ongoing imbalance between supply and demand could finally be seeing some leverage on the other side, with stock levels beginning to rise in the wake of a 3-year long slum.
Tenants stay put due to rising rents: Is it time to go fully managed?
According to data from Propertymark, a shortage of rental stock is fuelling the surge in renters staying put, with 73% of letting agents saying they have seen a growth in the number of tenants renewing contracts over the past year.
First-time buyers: What deposit will you need?
Whether you are thinking about saving for your first house or you have been saving for a while now, the deposit will most likely be the first hurdle on your journey.
Are we going to experience a crash in the housing market?
With house prices seeming to be coasting along a rising trajectory, it’s no wonder many are starting to assume that what goes up must come down.
What happens after your offer has been accepted?
You’ve found the house of your dreams, and your offer has been accepted.
Which green features do homes with high EPC ratings have?
Whether you’re planning to rent or sell your home, want to cut your bills or carbon footprint, your property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating matters.
You could increase your home’s value by 16%
Simply improving your property’s EPC rating could be the way forward.
Top tips to improve the busiest room in your house
They say it’s the heart of the home – and we agree.
Sales being agreed in the quickest time since 2016
In the last five years, there’s been a 42% drop in how long it takes to accept an offer on the average UK home.
Summer outdoor living trends
With the summer of 2022 proving to be sultry and sun-kissed, three trends have emerged as people seek to make the most of the uncharacteristically consistent British weather.
Reduce your energy bills with these money-saving tips
The cost of living crisis has strained the budgets of most UK households, largely due to an alarming increase in energy prices.
How to determine the value of your property
In our experience, choosing an appropriate asking price can make the difference between your home achieving a fast sale and being left on the shelf, but getting this process right requires careful consideration and a deep understanding of local and national markets.
Letting short-term? Here are the prime locations to invest
Letting a home to the holiday market can be lucrative, especially in popular staycation destinations.
Can equity release help you through the cost-of-living crisis?
With the cap on energy prices set to rise again this autumn and early next year, the cost-of-living crisis isn’t over yet.
110% increase in renters aged between 55-64
While rising house prices have led many younger people to rent for longer before buying their first home, tenants aged over 35 are the fastest growing group.
Will the property market slow down
The last few years have seen a sharp hike in house prices across the country, but can this rise be sustained? While recent data from the Land Registry shows house prices were up by 12% since April last year, some believe we’re heading towards a slowdown.
What’s happening in the UK property market?
After two years of extreme market activity, you’d be forgiven for thinking the tide is ready to turn.
How the government intends to help first-time buyers
In a recent speech, Boris Johnson committed to helping first-time buyers overcome the hurdles faced when securing their first property.
Seller activity is rising as prices continue to grow
There’s been a 14% increase in houses coming to the market in recent weeks as sellers look to capitalise on record asking prices.
Home insurance guidance for tenants
If you’re planning to rent soon, you might be focusing on the upcoming move, not tackling paperwork.
1 in 10 homes currently selling within a fortnight
Are you thinking of selling soon? You’re probably wondering how long the process will take.
Lower interest rates for high EPC-rated properties
The Real Estate Finance division of Secure Trust Bank has launched a new funding initiative to encourage investment in energy-efficient homes.
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