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Buy-to-Let Market “In Good Health”
The buy-to-let market is looking healthy, with more properties being let than ever before! Despite some worries about future government regulations, the latest figures show strong growth in the rental sector. More Landlords Jumping Onboard Lettings agency giant Connells, one of the biggest names in the game, says the number of landlords listing their properties…
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First-Time Buyer Stamp Duty Cut Could Leave Homebuyers with Fewer Properties to Choose From
First-time buyers could be in for a shock as the number of properties they can buy stamp duty free could plummet by 20% in 2025. The warning comes as estate agents predict a squeeze on the number of affordable homes available if the current stamp duty holiday is scrapped. Currently, first-time buyers pay no stamp…
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Cornish Home Sales Plummet – Is the Dream of Living by the Sea Over?
Property sales in Cornwall have taken a nosedive, hitting their lowest point since the 2008 financial crash. But don’t panic just yet, there’s good news too! A new study by Bird & Co, using data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), has revealed that Cornwall’s housing market is experiencing a major slowdown. The study…
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Millennials Are Taking Over the Buy-To-Let Market
Older landlords are cashing out, and a new generation of property investors are entering the market While the property market is facing increasing challenges, with higher taxes, stricter regulations, and growing renter rights, the average landlord is getting younger. As older landlords are selling up, a new generation of investors, mainly in their 30s, are…
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Scottish House Prices Keep Climbing Despite Rent Worries
Good news for Scottish homeowners – house prices have hit record highs for the third month in a row, despite recent worries about rent caps hitting investment. The average price for a property in Scotland is now £225,636, according to the latest figures from property experts Walker Fraser Steele. That’s a jump of 2.5% compared…
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Santander Offers One-Year Buy-to-Let Fix
Santander is launching a brand new one-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgage. The new deal locks in a rate of 5.37% for a whole year. That means you know exactly how much your mortgage payments will be for the next 12 months, giving you some much-needed peace of mind in this unpredictable market. Of course, there’s a…
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Property Auction Boom as Buyers Bag Bargains!
The property auction market is booming with sales and profits soaring in the last month, according to the latest figures. This rise is great news for anyone looking to buy or sell property quickly, with residential and commercial properties seeing a big jump in interest. Residential properties are proving particularly popular, with 11.2% more homes…
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MPowered Announces More Mortgage Rate Cuts
MPowered Mortgages has slashed their two-year fixed rates for the second time in a week, offering a glimmer of hope to homebuyers facing a challenging market. This welcome news comes as a response to soaring demand, with double the number of people looking for two-year fixed rates compared to last year. What are the new…
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Foundation Lowers Rates on BTL Mortgages
Looking to expand your property portfolio or refinance existing buy-to-let mortgages? Foundation Home Loans has just announced rate cuts that could save you money! BTL Boost: New Products and Lower Rates Foundation has added some new options to their buy-to-let (BTL) range, including: Existing BTL Mortgages also Benefit Foundation is also slashing rates on existing…
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Build to Rent Completions Boom
The Build-to-Rent (BtR) sector is booming, with a record number of homes being built and ready to rent, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The Numbers Speak For Themselves: But It’s Not All Rosy: The Future of BtR: The British Property Federation (BPF) believes that BtR is crucial to meeting the growing demand…