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Homes Up For Grabs! Housing Market Sees a Springtime Surge
The housing market is buzzing with activity, with buyers and sellers back in the game, according to the latest figures from Propertymark. April saw a surge in interest, with more people than ever looking to buy or sell a home. Challenges Remain While things are looking good, there are still some challenges facing the market:…
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Over-50s Mortgage Lender Increases Loan Sizes
Good news for homeowners over 50! LiveMore, the specialist lender for older borrowers, has just announced some big changes that could make it easier to get a mortgage, even if you’ve had some bumps in the road. First up, the good news – LiveMore has upped the maximum amount you can borrow. That’s right, you…
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Aussie Home Prices Soar – Is This an Investment Opportunity?
Aussie homeowners are celebrating, but renters are crying into their takeaway coffees! Property prices in Australia have gone on a wild ride, jumping a whopping 8.3% in the last year. This price surge is all about supply and demand. There simply aren’t enough homes to go around, and that’s pushing prices sky-high. Imagine a crowded…
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Are Landlords Fleeing the Market?
Forget buying a house, finding a place to rent is getting harder and harder. New figures from Propertymark are showing just how tough it’s getting. The number of people desperate to find a place to rent is rising, but some landlords are running for the hills! Propertymark’s latest report says its members are seeing a…
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House Deposits – Best Savings Accounts for First-Time Buyers
Getting on the property ladder is a dream for many, but with house prices soaring and deposits getting bigger, it’s a tough climb. If you’re a first-time buyer, saving for a deposit is a marathon, not a sprint. Here’s a breakdown of the best savings accounts to help you reach your goal: 1. Lifetime Isa…
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Landlords Change Tack – Semi-Commercial Properties Are the New Hot Ticket
Forget traditional buy-to-let, savvy investors are now turning their attention to semi-commercial properties! Landlords are seeking out properties that offer a mix of commercial and residential space, aiming for higher yields and more diverse income streams. The rise of semi-commercial Mortgage lender Shawbrook has seen a dramatic increase in applications for semi-commercial properties this year,…
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Stamp Duty Shock – No More Discounts for Property Moguls!
Big property investors are facing a new reality: the days of getting a discount on Stamp Duty for buying multiple properties are over! The government has scrapped Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR), a policy that allowed investors to pay stamp duty based on the average price of multiple properties. This change came into effect on June…
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Estate Agents Hope for Interest Rate Cut – Summer Hopes for a Housing Market Boost
With buyers on the sidelines and transactions at a standstill, estate agents are eagerly awaiting a summer interest rate cut to breathe life back into the property market. While the IMF has recommended a cut to 3.5% by the end of next year, many agents are hoping for a more immediate solution – a rate…
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Landlords on a Buying Spree – Buy-to-Let Booms as Prices Dip?
Get ready for a wave of new buy-to-let landlords! Research from Landbay shows that almost half of landlords are planning to expand their portfolios in the next year. It seems that the buy-to-let market is still attracting investors, despite the challenges of rising interest rates and stricter regulations. What’s driving the boom? Landlords are motivated…
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Renters Sticking Around – Tenants Stay Longer
While homeowners are on the move, private renters are settling in for the long haul, according to new data. It seems that the private rented sector (PRS) is becoming a more permanent fixture for many, with tenants staying put for longer than ever before. The data, from Zero Deposit, shows that homeowners are spending less…