reallymoving Blog and Insights

We study the property market to bring you interesting and relevant news from the world of property buying, selling and more in the UK and abroad.

Climate Impact on Coastal Property Values: UK Insight

We consider whether climate change will start to affect the value of coastal properties, and what's being done to combat factors like coastal erosion.

Buying a house, Finding a house, Selling a home, Before you buy

A First-Time Buyer's Tale in the UK: Danielle’s Journey

We're always eager to hear about how real people bought their first home and what worked for them.
This week, we're featuring Danielle, who was able to buy her first home on her own, after initially planning to buy with a partner. Here's her story:

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, First Time Buyer Stories

Assessing the Market: Is Now Right for First-Time Buyers?

One of the biggest worries faced when buying a home is whether it's a good time to do so. This can be especially hard for those buying for the first time.

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, First Time Buyer

Understanding the Residential Property Developer Tax in the UK

A look at the new Residential Property Developer Tax and what it means for housing.

Legal, News

Spookiest UK Street Names: A Real-Life Nightmare on Elm Street

Halloween is here. But what are the spookiest street names in Britain?

Finding a house

Autumn Budget Review: Sunak's Housing Announcements Explained

What does the Autumn 2021 Budget mean for housing?

News

Banks as Landlords: Impact on UK First-Time Home Buyers

A look at the recent trend for banks purchasing properties to rent out and what it means for First Time Buyers.

First Time Buyers, Finding a house, First Time Buyer, News

End of Year Market Forecast for First-Time Buyers & 2022 Outlook

An exploration of the outlook for First Time Buyers for the rest of the year and into 2022.

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, First Time Buyer

Buying Houses with Cryptocurrency: A UK Buyer’s Guide

A look into the world of cryptocurrency and buying houses, we ask whether it’s even possible in the majority of cases, given the extra risks at play with Bitcoin.

Conveyancing, Buying a house