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The average UK house price hits record highs!

In April 2022, the average UK house price hit a record high even after the property market started to stabilise, as more properties are now coming into the market.  Since the pandemic, buyer demand outweighed available properties, significantly increasing...

First-time buyer’s deposit soars to over £45,000!

With property prices continuing to rise over the last ten years, especially during the last two years due to the pent-up demand caused by the pandemic, first-time buyers now have to place a much larger deposit to buy their first home. On average, a...

How to Buy a Buy-to-Let Property

Buying a Buy-to-Let property can seem like a great investment from the outset, especially when generating an additional income stream and building long-term financial security. However, the reality is that it's never been more challenging to buy a...

Right to Rent changes coming into place

Right to Rent is a government scheme introduced as part of The Immigration Act in 2014. It means landlords in England are responsible for checking if the people renting their properties have the legal right to live in England. Before signing a tenancy...

4 things you need to know if you are looking to rent a property in 2022!

1 - New anti-Covid-19 measures in place Inline to help reduce the spread of the virus and the several variants in existence, the government has released new guidelines for people renting a home. It recommends that you check if your landlord, letting...

Bank of England is looking at relaxing mortgage affordability rules in 2022!

Bank of England (BoE) is looking at relaxing mortgage affordability rules to make it easier for first-time buyers to step on the property ladder in 2022. The BoE's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) introduced new affordability guidelines in 2014...