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Will there be a housing crash in 2022 UK?

There is growing speculation that the housing market could crash in 2022. High interest rates coupled with the cost of living crisis has seen households squeezed as they try to afford rising energy and fuel costs. The Bank of England has predicted that inflation in the UK will hit 10% by the end of 2022. […]

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Is now a good time to buy a house UK 2022?

Nationwide's figures for June 2022 put the average house price at £271,613, up 10.7% over the year. However, this marks a 0.3% monthly increase in prices down from 0.9% in May, showing a slowdown in growth. Halifax figures put average house prices at a new record high of £294,845 in June 2022, up from £289,099 […]

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Is now a good time to buy your first home?

If you're thinking of getting onto the property ladder this year, there's good and bad news. The good news is that low-deposit mortgages are still readily available, so you might find it a little easier to get a home loan than before. The bad news is that it's unlikely that house prices will become significantly […]

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What's been happening in the property market?

The property market soared in 2021, as buyers rushed to take advantage of the government's temporary cut to stamp duty. The stamp duty holiday meant buyers in England and Northern Ireland could save up to £15,000 in tax if they bought a home before the end of June, or up to £2,500 if they bought […]

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What is an EPC and how do I read it?

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were introduced in 2007 to give buyers a better understanding of the energy efficiency of a property they may wish to buy. The EPC is a legal requirement if you are selling or renting a property and are valid for 10 years from date of issue. An EPC document includes an […]

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Upgrade your bathroom and add value to your home

If you want to add value to your home, and make it a better place to live upgrading your bathroom can bring surprising benefits. One of the most important rooms in a house, it's a place where you can relax and unwind after a hard day. As well as get ready before going out or […]

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What will happen to the property market in 2020?

House prices increased by an average 33.7% in the last decade and despite being relatively flat over the last couple of years, due to the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, are set to rise by a further 15.3%, according to latest predictions, in the next 5 years. However, there are likely to be significant regional differences with […]

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Buying and selling over Christmas

Think you need to avoid selling your property over Christmas? Think again. Potential buyers have more time over Christmas and, according to Rightmove, the Christmas period and particularly Boxing Day, is one of the busiest of the year, with people searching for a new home. So, what do you need to do to maximise a […]

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How to add £50k to the value of your house, in less than one week

According to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the Home Owners Alliance (HOA), you can enhance the value of your property by almost £50,000 simply by removing an internal wall to create an open plan kitchen and dining area.

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The house buying fees you'll also need to budget for

If you're thinking about buying a new home, you'll need to budget for more than just the deposit. It's a stressful time, saving! You work hard to put away savings each month and feel like celebrating when you have saved enough for that all important deposit. But don't get carried away too early, as there are other costs that you need to take into account! When you're working out your 'buying a house' budget, you also need to take account of the cost of buying, your mortgage fees and moving costs - on top of your deposit. It all adds up and can easily plunge you into debt if an unexpected bill hasn't been taken into account.

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