In the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an increase to the amount of stamp duty home-movers and landlords in England will pay from the start of April next year. Since September 2022, buyers of homes priced up to £250,000 have had an exemption from paying stamp duty. This is set to revert to previous … Read more
Temporary stamp duty relief has been in place for first-time buyers since September 2022. This means, if you’re buying your first home in England or Northern Ireland, you won’t pay any stamp duty tax on a property priced up to £425,000. Currently, more than half (58%) of homes for sale in England are free from … Read more
It’s been a busy summer so far, with annual getaways underway, the General Election campaign and the Euro football tournament all taking place over the past two months. Despite concern among some that the General Election campaign would lead to a significant slowdown in home-moving activity, our data shows that most people have been getting … Read more
Have you been dreaming of making your next move? Perhaps you’re looking for a home with more space and a garden, or dreaming of a cottage by the sea? If you’re ready to put your plans into action, our handy guide will take you through each step of the process, from finding an estate agent … Read more
The Spring home-moving season is already warming up, with a surge of new sellers coming to market the day before the four-day Easter break. Thursday 28th March saw the highest number of new properties listed for sale on Rightmove so far this year. It was the third biggest day for new listings since August 2020, … Read more