A recent analysis of how long it takes to sell a property in the UK’s 50 largest cities has revealed a wide variation in sale times. According to
Interest-Only for First-Time Buyers: Good or Bad?
Nikka Sulton
First-time buyers now have the option to purchase a home using an interest-only mortgage, provided they can put down a deposit of at least 20 per cent. This
Council Seeks Landlord Input on Licensing Changes
Nikka Sulton
Landlords in Woking are being invited to take part in a public consultation on a proposed Additional Licensing Scheme aimed at improving housing conditions in smaller shared homes.
EPC Deadline Hits Landlords’ Fix Rate Deals
Nikka Sulton
Buy-to-let lenders are beginning to reassess their approach to mortgage lending, particularly in regard to properties with lower energy efficiency ratings. This shift comes as part of their
Is Buy-to-Let Still Worth It for Aspiring Landlords?
Nikka Sulton
Around one in three Britons still hope to own a buy-to-let property, according to recent research, despite rising taxes, stricter regulations, and ongoing concerns that the market is
UK House Prices See Sharpest Drop in Four Years
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices have experienced their sharpest monthly decline in nearly four years, sparking widespread discussion across the property industry. This fall follows the end of a temporary
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Ongoing Tariff Turmoil
Nikka Sulton
People and businesses across the United States have experienced a flurry of policy shifts in recent months. Despite this, one thing has remained consistent: the cost of borrowing
BoE Holds Rates at 4.25% – What It Means for You
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England has chosen to maintain interest rates at 4.25 per cent, a move reflecting its cautious approach amidst ongoing concerns over a potential resurgence in
Lenders Slash Mortgage Rates Before BoE Decision
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage lenders are currently slashing rates, with two-year fixed deals now at their lowest in nearly three years. According to Moneyfacts, the average two-year fixed mortgage rate stands
Inflation Stuck at 3.4% – Rate Cut Unlikely
Nikka Sulton
UK inflation figures released today have defied expectations, delivering another setback for Chancellor Rachel Reeves and her economic ambitions. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed