Thinking of taking your first step onto the property ladder? 2025 could be the perfect year to make it happen. With a balanced and stable market presenting a wealth of opportunities, having expert guidance can make all the difference. Here’s why next year is shaping up to be ideal for first-time buyers – and how... View...
The housing market heatwave across Great Britain continues this month, as temperatures soar up and down the country. Property portal Rightmove reports that asking prices have hit a record-high for the sixth month in a row, rising by 0.4% (+£1,354) to £369,968. In London, the average is now £692,828. You can find out the value... View...
Moving to a new home can be exciting, it can also be stressful times if you don’t do any planning. Read on for 5 Top Tips To Prepare For A Home Move You always think you have more time than you actually do and it’s easy for things to start to fall... View...
What is an ‘AIP’? An ‘AIP’ is an abbreviation for Agreement in Principle, sometimes called a Mortgage in Principle. It is the first step, and a simple way, to find out how much you can borrow from a lender to buy or remortgage a home, without a full credit check. Think of it as... View...
We know that buying your first home is exciting. Your hard work and saving finally pay off when you get the keys to your home, but there are still things first time buyers moving in during the colder weather need to be aware of. Take a read of our tips: 1.... View...
You have found the ideal property on Rightmove. It is in your price range and has everything you are looking for – but what happens next? Before you begin to enquire about the property, it is very important you clarify what your current position is. Buyers with a mortgage-in-principle, first time buyers and cash buyers... View...
Purchasing your own home is one of the biggest milestones that people try to reach in life. The freedom of having your own property is something that almost everyone strives towards. Our aim is to try and make the process as smooth and easy as possible for everyone involved, so we’ve compiled some useful tips... View...
Let’s face it – for many people, getting together a £20,000+ house deposit is near impossible. For this reason, many people who want to own their own property are being forced to move into rented accommodation against their will where they feel can only settle down to a certain extent. For this reason, the government... View...
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You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property. SDLT only applies to properties over £250,000. There are three rates of stamp duty for residential property, with a standard rate for people who own one property, a surcharge for those who own multiple properties and a relief element for first time buyers.
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