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Autumn Statement Insights: Future of UK Property Market

In his much-anticipated Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt laid out his tax and spending plans in an attempt to reverse the impact of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget.

Buying a house, First Time Buyer, News

Haunted Locations: A Surprising Boost to Property Value?

Despite what you may think, living near ghosts and ghoulies may make your property more sought after.

Buying a house, Finding a house, Selling a home

Meet the New UK Housing Minister: Plans & Insights

With Liz Truss' new government, yet another housing minister has been brought in. Here's a look at Lee Rowley and what his plans are.

News

Stay Warm & Avoid Scams: Winter Home Insulation Tips

With energy prices soaring and the cost-of-living crisis biting, this winter looks set to be tough for many people.

Surveys, Help and Advice

Liz Truss' Stamp Duty Cut: Impact & Beneficiaries

A look at the recent changes to Stamp Duty thresholds announced in the mini-budget and what impact it will have on home buyers.

October 2022

Mortgage Affordability Test Changes: Impact Explained

The Bank of England recently removed a required test for those looking to get a mortgage. So what does this mean for the future of the process?

First Time Buyers, Finance, Buying a house, Mortgages

Top 5 UK Locations Ideal for Car-Free Living

There are many reasons why you may want to live somewhere where you don't need a car - maybe you can't drive, you want to reduce your carbon footprint, or you can't bear seeing how much it costs to fill up your car these days.

Buying a house, Finding a house, Moving home, General Moving Advice

Understanding 50-Year Mortgages: A UK Announcement Overview

Governments have long battled with the dilemma of how to make houses more affordable for First Time Buyers – and even in its dying days, the Boris Johnson government has been no different.

First Time Buyer, News, Mortgages

New DLUHC Team Unveiled: Key UK Government Changes

An almost entirely new group of MPs makes up the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities following the swathe of recent resignations.

News