The average loan-to-value (LTV) on mortgaged homes across the UK has fallen to 59%, down from around 70% in 2012, research suggests. Analysis by the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) said this highlights the structurally lower leverage of today’s housing market. 📉 Mortgage Leverage & Equity Average UK loan-to-value (LTV) has fallen to 59% (from […]
Every wondered how much you could save on energy bills with a new build? We actually covered this in February 2023, where we looked how much you could save buying a new build or upgrading your existing home. However with energy price changes and government grants the benefits are not always that simple. New builds
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The Government yesterday confirmed plans to cap ground rents at £250 per year but homeowners will need to wait until late 2028. The draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill was published in Parliament yesterday, stating that ground rents will be capped at £250 per year before being reduced to a peppercorn after 40 years. The draft Bill
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More than 400 homes are set to be built on green belt land despite concerns about drainage and the loss of protected Essex countryside. Developer Mulberry Strategic Land (MSL) has been given the go ahead for the development on 54 acres (22 hectares) of land to the north of Southend Road in Corringham, Thurrock. Thurrock
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If your home is at its best when the frost is biting and the woodburner is lit, you could be sitting on a seasonal advantage. Turns out, there’s nothing like a cold snap to add to the asking price of certain homes in winter. The first few months of the year are a peak time
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Thurrock Council are introducing a new selective licensing scheme for rental homes within certain regions of borough. The idea is to have the information available for these properties for the purpose of landlord compliance as the Renters Right Bill comes into effect on the 1st May 2026. Thurrock Council is not the first to introduce
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Keller Williams UK has announced that its annual two-day event, MegaCamp, will be open to estate agents across the industry for the first time. The event will take place on 16–17 April 2026 at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London. MegaCamp 2026 will focus on industry developments and practical topics including AI, marketing, communication, and
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No-fault evictions will be outlawed in England from 1 May, the government confirmed, as it set out the timeline for sweeping renters’ reforms. The changes also see the end of fixed-term tenancy contracts, as renters move onto so-called “rolling” agreements, as well as an end to “bidding wars” and clearer rules on having pets. Landlords
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There is no certainty about the contents of the Autumn Budget but speculation about a Mansion Tax, Stamp Duty changes and capital gains charges on the sale of high value homes is already having an impact. Mansion Tax Sales agreed for £2m+ homes, which are the subject of a potential mansion tax, are down 13%
Autumn Budget? Already affecting the housing market! Read More »
Frinton-on-Sea has been named as one of the best places to live in Essex and the country. We look at some of the best places to live across the UK as well as the best spots in the county. There were 10 places across Essex which were described as being the best, including the destination
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