Professional property investors are largely undeterred by regulatory changes which some commentators predicted would accelerate a landlord exit – that’s according to Handelsbanken’s fifth annual Property Investor Report. The report, informed by a survey of 200 UK real estate investors, property management professionals and landlords, was carried out after the start […]
In the last quarter of 2025, the Government held a consultation on its proposed home buying and selling reforms, and the feedback is now being analysed. They recognise that the buying and selling process is currently “long, complicated and frustrating”, with offer to completion taking an average of around four months and […]
Your home is likely to be one of your biggest financial assets, so when you’re buying, it’s important to think about how desirable and, therefore, valuable it will be in the future when you come to sell or pass it on. The biggest driver of a property’s increase in value […]
The latest research by eXp UK has revealed that the market could be set for a festive surge in homebuyer activity now that the Autumn Budget dust has settled, with the vast majority of prospective buyers preparing to resume their search and many even willing to conduct viewings during the Christmas period […]
The latest internal data release from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, has revealed that it’s not just younger, first-time buyers taking advantage of new-build benefits to buy one-bed flats. Multiple homebuyer demographics are purchasing at all levels of the property ladder, buoyed by improvements to the mortgage market landscape, which have […]
The latest research from Alexander Hall has found that the majority of aspiring homebuyers are being held back from applying for a mortgage due to common misconceptions about affordability, deposits and eligibility. The survey of aspirational homebuyers yet to enquire about a mortgage – commissioned by Alexander Hall – found that many […]
Enquiries for house surveys have risen sharply in the first half of 2025, up over 83% compared to the same period in 2024. More buyers are taking the condition of a property seriously before committing, showing a clear shift towards due diligence. Compare My Move’s research reveals that Level 2 […]
On the 1st April, the government altered Stamp Duty thresholds, increasing the tax burden on those purchasing homes. For traders whose business revolves around the buying and selling of property, this has added a significant cost to the process. However, there are still ways for property traders to make the […]
Fee-free mortgage broker Mojo Mortgages has asked its in-house expert mortgage advisors to share their top seven strategies for helping someone stand out in a property bidding war. Mortgage brokers share 7 proven tactics to win a property bidding war Here are Mojo Mortgages’ top tips to help you make a winning […]
From April 1st, significant changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will take effect, particularly impacting first-time buyers. The nil-rate threshold for first-time buyers will decrease from £425,000 to £300,000, with a 5% rate applying to properties priced between £300,001 and £500,000. Additionally, the maximum property value eligible for first-time […]
