Posted: 17 January
Overview UK house prices slipped again in December, prompting renewed questions about market direction as we move into 2026. While the headlines focus on short-term movements, the more useful indicators lie in affordability, interest rates, and local market resilience....
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Posted: 13 January
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices in England and Wales. It is designed to raise standards, improve consistency, and give clients greater confidence when choosing a solicitor. This guide explains what...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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