Mortgage rates look set to fall as US president Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to send shockwaves through global supply chains. Financial markets are now pricing in greater chances of economic recession with interest rate cuts now forecast to be introduced faster than before. The US tariffs are an effort from Trump to encourage local manufacture […]
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4/5 existing homeowners (83%) will pay stamp duty from April 2025, up from 49% as the 2% band returns between £125k and £250k, adding up to £2,500 per purchase. Four in five existing homeowners (83%) will pay stamp duty from April, up from 49% today as the 2% band returns between £125k and £250k, adding
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Have you ever wondered where the best places to live might be? Here’s the list as published by the Sunday Times: If you live in Saffron Walden you will be pleased to learn that the Essex town has been named the best place to live in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.
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Record numbers of heat pumps were installed in UK homes in 2024, new figures show. The increase was partly due to a grant designed to help people in England and Wales switch from gas boilers. But the government’s independent climate advisers have warned that around half of all homes will need to have a heat
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Valentines isn’t just for couples, although the marketing would have you think otherwise. Here are some ideas to help cosy up your home this February. No month in the year necessitates an improved home environment more than February. The excitement of Christmas and New Year’s have passed, vacation plans are on the horizon, and there’s
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The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 4.5%. Here’s how it could impact the mortgage market and what it all means for your next deal. The Bank of England has cut the base rate by 0.25%. It now stands at 4.5% The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of
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Thinking of selling or letting your home? It can pay to get your property on the market for Valentine’s day Historically the second half of February is sees a surge in ‘loved-up’ couples seeking to buy or rent new homes together. February sees a 17% rise in listings from the 14th 8% increase in the
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The Renter Rights Bill now includes significant new clauses that will prohibit the payment of rent in advance and pre-tenancy rent payments. The new rules added to the Bill at the report stage on the 14th January 2025 affect every landlord, not just those who ask for large sums at the start of a tenancy.
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You may be able to reduce the amount of inheritance tax payable on your estate when you die or even eliminate it altogether so your loved ones get more of your money. Making a will is vital when it comes to inheritance tax planning You can avoid inheritance tax completely if your assets go to
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Everything you need to know about selling a probate property, from your role as executor to inheritance tax and the selling process. Before you can sell a home that has been left to you in someone’s will, you’ll need to apply for a legal document called a ‘grant of probate’ It can take 12 weeks
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