Mortgage rates have been slowly coming down in the past year, but the end of stamp duty relief in England and Northern Ireland is now just weeks away. The temporary stamp duty discounts are set to revert back to previous levels at the end of March, which means that more than 25,000 first-time buyers in … Read more
We’re a nation that loves to browse homes, and there was no shortage of incredible properties capturing house-hunters’ attention last month. From a Grade II period property with access to a labyrinth of subterranean tunnels and caves, to an ultra-modern smart home and a baronial-style castle in Scotland, take a look at the five homes … Read more
What could be the final chapter of Bridget Jones’ love life is set to unfold on screen this week. Back in 2001, when Bridget was navigating her diary entries and disastrous dates, the average asking price for a one-bed flat in Borough, London, was just above £186,000. Since the first film premiered in 2001, the … Read more
The Bank of England has announced that it will reduce the Base Rate by 0.25%, taking it to 4.5%, in the first decision of the year. Base Rate was held at 4.75% in December after two cuts in 2024. The Bank meets every six weeks to decide what should happen to interest rates, with the … Read more
Christmas TV: as synonymous with the time of year as mince pies and cracker jokes. And few shows have been as eagerly anticipated as the conclusion of Gavin and Stacey, which hits our screens for its final ever episode this festive season. The show is built around a love that defied distance (around 208 miles … Read more