We’re now in the middle of the Spring selling season, which is typically the busiest time of year for the housing market. Our monthly House Price Index reveals the average price of property coming to market has risen by 1.1% ( £3,876) this month, to £371,870, which is in line with the average price increase … Read more
If you’ve moved home recently, or you’re going through the home-buying process right now, chances are it’s taking much longer to get your keys than you might have expected. The home-buying process in England is taking longer than ever, with an average completion time of 163 days – over five months from the time a … Read more
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
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Autumn Budget: the first Labour Budget in 14 years. Ongoing cost of living pressures are likely to have contributed to the large amount of coverage and speculation the Budget has received in recent weeks. Mortgage rates remain high, with our recent study showing that the average first-time buyer mortgage … Read more
There’s a new scheme in town for first-time buyers. The First Homes Scheme is designed to help those who are priced out of the market finally get their feet on the first rung of the property ladder. But how does it work, and who can make use of it? Read on to find out. What … Read more