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Promising Start to 2025 for the UK Housing Market

Posted: 30 January

The UK housing market has kicked off 2025 with a significant surge in activity, as a record number of new sellers entered the market post-Boxing Day. According to a recent report from Rightmove, this has been accompanied by a...

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Interested in Buying Property?

Posted: 21 August

The mortgage market has recently seen significant shifts in interest rates, creating both opportunities and challenges for prospective homeowners. The Downwards Trend Mortgage interest rates are beginning to trend downward. This is a sharp contrast given their trajectory as...

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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024

Posted: 07 June

A Guide to The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 In one of the last acts of Parliament before it was closed ahead of the upcoming General Election, The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act received Royal Assent and will...

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Understanding EPC Compliance

Posted: 20 October

A must-know guide for Landlords Energy efficiency has rightly become a focal point in recent years as we take seriously the challenges of climate change. In this context, the property sector is no exception. In a bid to reduce...

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Why is rent at an all-time high in 2023?

Posted: 07 September

2023 has seen some of the highest rents being demanded yet. It has shown that the average annual rent has increased by 5.2% in England in the last 12 months to July 2023. Official data on wages and inflation...

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What will the Housing Market look like for buyers in 2023?

Posted: 26 January

2022 was a turbulent year for the property market, with house prices rising then falling, interest rates sky-rocketing and rental prices continuing to increase. Despite this post-pandemic chaos, the housing market is now beginning to slow down with the...

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What the Bank of England’s increase base rate to 3% means for your mortgage

Posted: 07 December

The Bank of England has announced an interest rate rise of 0.75%, to 3% – a level not seen since 2008, as the UK battles with soaring inflation. I have a mortgage. What happens now? The vast majority of...

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How has Stamp Duty Land Tax changed?

Posted: 18 November

The Chancellor’s mini budget of 23 September has made a number of changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax rules with effect from 23 September 2022. As the cost-of-living crisis tightens and mortgage interest rates are increasing, this news...

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Freehold vs Leasehold – what’s the difference?

Posted: 13 September

Buying a freehold or leasehold property can raise many questions. Who owns what? Who is responsible for what? Who pays what? It is essential you understand the differences before you buy a property. What is Freehold ownership? When buying...

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The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 Explained

Posted: 23 August

2024 UPDATE: Stay up to date with recent changes to legislation with our guide to The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Ground Rent Act 2022 – A pivotal change in home ownership? What was the objective of Leasehold...

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Calls to Ban Smacking Children in England and Northern Ireland

Recent events have reignited calls for the abolition of smacking children in England and...

- 21 March 2025

IHT Changes 2030

Plus, Protect Your Legacy, Plan Ahead Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP urges families to act...

- 19 March 2025

UK Will Alert: Act Today

Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP urges people to review their wills following new research showing...

- 19 March 2025