Home Buying Reforms to Speed Sales

The UK Government has announced a landmark set of reforms aimed at transforming the homebuying process, describing it as the “biggest shake-up to the homebuying system in this

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Tax Fears Freeze £500k+ Home Sales

Labour’s hesitation over the Autumn Budget is already having a noticeable impact on the higher end of the housing market. Buyers and sellers are growing increasingly cautious, with

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5% Deposit New Mortgage Option

First-time buyers with only a 5 per cent deposit now have access to a new type of mortgage that combines repayment with interest-only borrowing. The product, introduced by

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Leasehold Losing Buyer Appeal

A growing number of flat owners are finding themselves in a difficult position, having to sell their homes for less than they originally paid. The appeal of single-storey

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HSBC Lowers Mortgage Costs

HSBC has announced reductions on a number of its mortgage products this week, while most other high-street banks and building societies have chosen to leave their deals unchanged.

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Renters’ Bill ‘No Risk to Supply’

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has defended the Renters’ Rights Bill, insisting it is “fit for purpose” despite criticism from a key parliamentary committee. Responding to a written question

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House Prices Climb Despite Tax Rumours

House prices across the UK recorded another increase in September, according to data from Nationwide Building Society, even as speculation continues over possible property tax changes in the

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House Price Warning Issued Ahead of Budget

UK house prices rose more strongly than expected in September, defying predictions of only modest growth and highlighting the continued resilience of the property market. However, economists have

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UK Property Sales Edge Up by 2% in August

New figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that the number of houses sold across the UK in August was two per cent higher than in the

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Mortgage Approvals Dip as Buyers Pause

​​ Mortgage approvals for home purchases edged lower in August, according to the latest data from the Bank of England. The figures revealed that 64,680 loans were approved

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