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Remortgage Chill – Experts Predict Autumn Surge as Activity Dips
Homeowners holding back on remortgages but experts predict a surge in activity after summer holidays The number of people remortgaging their homes took a tumble in June, with experts predicting an autumn surge as homeowners wait for better deals. New figures from mortgage experts LMS show that remortgage instructions, the first step in the remortgaging…
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Stamp Duty Headache Looms for First-Time Buyers
Property website Rightmove is urging the government to rethink plans to slash the stamp duty relief available to first-time buyers, warning that it will price thousands out of the market. Currently, first-time buyers don’t pay stamp duty on the first £425,000 of a property’s price. But this generous tax break is set to be scaled…
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Dream Holiday Home Could Cost You 56% Extra!
Thinking of escaping to the coast or countryside for good? It’s no secret that living in a popular holiday spot can be pricey, but new research reveals just how much extra you might have to shell out for your slice of paradise. A new study by Regency Living looked at 10 of the UK’s favourite…
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Flex It! Office Landlords Betting Big on Co-working Spaces
Get ready for a major shift in the office market – co-working spaces are about to take over! That’s the word from a new study by infinitSpace, a leading name in flexible workspaces. They’ve surveyed a bunch of UK landlords and found that they’re planning a big change in how they use their buildings. The…
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Green Belt Gold? Developers Could Build 1.5 million Homes on Just 3% of Protected Land
The UK’s housing crisis is reaching boiling point, and everyone’s looking for solutions. But what about the Green Belt? Is it really off-limits, or could it be the key to unlocking a massive housing boom? New analysis from property consultancy Carter Jonas has revealed that using a tiny proportion of the Green Belt could provide…
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Funding Woes – Property Developers Cry Out for Help
Property developers are struggling to get the cash they need to build, according to a new report. It’s a real headache for anyone wanting to get into the property game, and could mean fewer homes being built. The research, carried out by Shawbrook, shows that a massive 77% of developers say finding funding is the…
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Skipton Lowers Mortgage Rates Again
Skipton Building Society is cutting interest rates on a range of mortgages by up to 0.2%, making homeownership a little more affordable. This comes hot on the heels of the lender launching a new range of mortgages specifically designed for first-time buyers on Monday. From tomorrow, you could bag a cheaper deal: Other rate reductions…
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TSB Reduces Mortgage Rates, Starting Tomorrow
In a move that will be music to the ears of homebuyers, TSB is slashing its mortgage rates by up to 0.20% starting tomorrow (26 July). This means cheaper borrowing for those looking to get on the property ladder or remortgage their existing homes. Here’s a breakdown of the changes: Experts are saying… Nicholas Mendes,…
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House Prices Set to Rise as Buyers Flood Back to Northern Ireland’s Competitive Market
Good news for sellers as house prices in Northern Ireland are predicted to climb in the coming months, fuelled by increasing buyer interest and a shortage of available properties. The latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank reveals that recent dips in inflation and whispers of future…
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Single Family Housing Booming
The UK housing market is changing, and some investors are already making their move. The days of traditional buy-to-let are fading, but a new opportunity has emerged: Single Family Housing (SFH) built specifically for rent. This isn’t just another trendy fad. This is a genuine shift in the housing landscape, driven by a perfect storm…