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% […]
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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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Flats, terraces, semis or detached houses – which types of properties are selling the fastest? Let’s break it down and see how quickly your home could sell. Detached houses are currently selling faster than other property types, with sellers earning average gains of around £122,500 over the past 18 months Semi-detached homes made an average
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The Conservative Party is set to unveil a new policy today aimed at “rewarding work” by offering a £5,000 tax rebate to young people entering their first full-time job — a measure intended to help them save towards a deposit on their first home. In a speech at the party’s conference in Manchester, shadow chancellor
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A recent property report shows that confidence among buyers, sellers, and renters remains strong, even as scepticism grows over the government’s ability to meet its ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes by 2029. The September report also highlights rising calls for property tax reform. 80% of buyers feel confident they can raise funds for
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Landlords are facing one of the most significant regulatory shake-ups in decades, bringing increased risk if you get things wrong. Here’s how to sidestep common mistakes and stay ahead of the regulatory curve. Legal compliance is essential to protect your ability to regain possession, particularly with the upcoming abolition of Section 21 notices. Robust tenant
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Rents dip as inflation picks up The average tenant would have saved £1,611 annually had rents tracked CPI since 2015. Rents across the UK fell by 0.4% year-on-year in August 2025, bringing the average monthly rent down to £1,387. While the decline is modest, it marks the joint second-largest annual fall in rents since the
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A mortgage provider has shared information that many would be borrowers often believe are holding them back, such as affordability, deposits and eligibility. This survey of aspirational homebuyers yet to inquire about a mortgage, found that many could be in a position to buy without even realising. The number one factor was a belief that
What is holding back first-time-buyers? Is it actually mortgage problems! Read More »
Millions of homeowners are choosing to improve rather than move – and for many it’s because they cannot stand the stress of buying. New research from Churchill home insurance reveals that one in fifteen homes in England and Wales (1,740,402 homes) now carry official Improvement Indicators, following substantial home improvements, such as loft conversions and
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Homes in England have increased by 2.1 million over the ten years, reaching 25.4 million in 2023, up 9%, which is marginally ahead of the 7% growth in population during the same period. Owner-occupied homes continue to make up the majority, accounting for 16.3 million properties, or 64% of the total, according to data by
Homes are being built faster than population growth, but there’s still a need for more Read More »
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