The buying frenzy caused by the SDLT holiday looks likely to come to an end soon. In fact, it may start fading relatively soon given the time needed for completion. This may actually be good news for buyers, especially first-time buyers and the self-employed. You will, however, need to approach the mortgage approval process in […]
Mortgages
What Are Today’s Top Property Selling Points?
If you’re selling a home, it makes sense to highlight its most attractive features. To do this, you need to understand what today’s buyers want. With that in mind, here are some property selling points you should consider. Location You’re selling a place to live so be sure to let potential buyers know why they […]
Is The UK Housing Market In A Bubble?
The Stamp Duty holiday has arguably been the housing-market equivalent of the January sales. It got people out and spending at a time when they might otherwise have stayed at home and saved. Like the January sales, however, it must come to an end (barring any major surprises). So what will happen to the housing […]
How To Downsize Without Stress
When children fly the nest, family homes can begin to feel very empty. They are, however, often full of equity. This can easily end up in the hands of HMRC unless parents are very careful. For these reasons, and many more, downsizing can be a very attractive option. With that in mind, here is a […]
What Will Post-Pandemic Look Like For The Housing Market?
The initial lockdown (in March 2020) brought the housing market to an abrupt stop. Since then, it’s been operating under various levels of COVID19 restrictions. Now, however, vaccines are being rolled out and a way out of lockdown has been planned. It, therefore, appears that the UK may be reaching a “new normal”. What could […]
March 2021 And The Mortgage Market
It was almost inevitable that the March 2021 budget was going to be focussed on dealing with the financial impact of COVID19. The chancellor also has to have an eye to Brexit, even if that wasn’t at the forefront of his speech. There was plenty to interest those involved in the property market. Here is […]