Liverpool has long been a thrilling city of opportunity for homebuyers and investors alike. It boasts a fascinating cultural history, a lively economy and a property market that’s known to buck national trends. But what’s really happening with property prices in Liverpool? Let’s explore the trends, uncover the factors driving change, and see what it […]
Manchester has long been a shining star of the UK property market. It’s renowned for its thriving economy, vibrant culture and an exciting influx of professionals and students alike. But is the city’s property market losing steam? If you’ve been wondering about this, you’re not alone. With rising interest rates and increasing pressure on budgets […]
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Cardiff is the beating heart of Wales, and as you might expect, it boasts a property market as vibrant and diverse as the city itself. Cardiff has always drawn attention from buyers and investors alike, thanks in part to its cultural landmarks, excellent transport links and proximity to stunning natural landscapes. But you may be […]
In an effort to shed light on the financial impact of unpaid council tax on local governance, Sell House Fast conducted a comprehensive freedom of information request targeting 315 councils across England. Our inquiries focused on understanding the scope of council tax arrears, including the total number of cases, the three largest individual account arrears, […]
Much has been written on temporary accommodation in the UK, over the past few months. In fact, recent figures released by the House of Commons in their report Households in Temporary Accommodation (England) dictates there has been a 60% increase in the number of households in temporary accommodation in just six, short years. It’s a […]
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According to experts, now is the best time to be a first-time buyer in the UK. Numerous support programmes from the Government, including cuts to stamp duty, as well as well lower deposit and cheap mortgage deals, the number of people buying a home for the first-time is on the rise. According to UK Finance […]
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New figures from Halifax reveal that mortgage payments in the UK have risen to their most affordable level in more than four years, in the last three months of 2017. Halifax compiled the figures using the Bank of England and Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data found that typical mortgage payments accounted for less […]
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At the end of 2017, the Government banned leaseholds for almost all new build houses and announced new measures to “cut on unfair and abusive practices within the leasehold system.” The crackdown on what some call “feudal” practices has been announced in July 2016 due to a huge increase of concern about buying and living […]
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Buying a house is no mean feat. Finding the perfect home to call yours, for the right price and without facing a mammoth mortgage is incredibly difficult, especially in this day and age, due to the unstable housing market and fluctuating interest rates. Since the vote to leave the European Union in 2016, house prices have […]
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The recent news regarding how stamp duty is to abolished placed Brits into two categories: those who see it as a gift from heaven and those who believe it will only make things worse for everybody in the long run. Who will benefit from the change? The change is meant to help first time buyers […]
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It’s no secret that properties sell better at certain times of the year. What is more, sellers can expect to get a better price if they put their property on the market at the “right” time. This is because at certain times of the year, especially spring, there are traditionally more home buyers and more […]
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Sadiq Khan has unveiled his draft Housing Strategy, in a bid to make the long-running housing crisis that little bit better, which has seen a mismatch between a high level of need, and a particularly worrying level of housebuilding. Statistics surrounding the housing market in London has illustrated how the number of new homes being built […]
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