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Buy-to-Let Mortgage Market Reaches Pre-Mini-Budget Levels!

The buy-to-let mortgage market is experiencing a surge in activity, as the number of deals available to landlords reaches its highest level since before the mini-Budget. Financial information group, Moneyfacts.co.uk, reports that a total of 2,400 different...

Navigating the UK Housing Market: Insights, Trends, and Tips for Buyers and Sellers

If you're a homeowner or potential homebuyer, you're likely keeping a close eye on the UK housing market. And with good reason - the market has been in flux over the last year, thanks in large part to the pandemic. So what's happening with house prices...

The Benefits of Selling Your Property in March

Selling a property can be a challenging experience and choosing the right time to sell is crucial to its success. The timing of your sale can significantly impact the number of potential buyers, the level of competition, and the sale price. March is widely...

Coping with the Bank of England's Interest Rate Hike: A Guide for Mortgage Holders

Recently, the Bank of England has increased interest rates by 0.5%, bringing it to the highest level since 2008. Despite this, fixed rate mortgages have continued to decrease, providing some hope to those looking to remortgage. In this blog, we'll...

Energy Efficient Homes Are Holding Their Value In The Recent Market Slowdown

Energy efficient homes have always been an attractive choice for home buyers, but they have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially now, as the cost of energy continues to rise. In the current challenging market conditions, energy efficient...

First-Time Buyer Numbers Hit Second Highest Level in 14 Years!

In 2022, over half of all homes purchased with a mortgage were bought by first-time buyers. The number of first-time buyers was the second highest in the past 14 years, reaching an estimated 370,000 people. In 2021, the pandemic and stamp duty holiday...