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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In a recent study published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), figures show the changing nature of workless households. The statistics come from the Annual Population Survey (APS) and cover the period of January to December 2016, and only include households where at least one person is aged 16 to 64 years old. Workless […]
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Over the last few years, renting has become an increasingly popular choice for many, particularly for millennials. According to a study by YouGov, a quarter of households in the UK will rent privately by the end of 2021 rather than owning a house. With the increase in house prices and larger student loan debts, many […]
Buying a house is never a simple process, and comes with several financial complications to say the least. House prices in the capital is a particularly daunting topic, especially when you are a first-time buyer. So many questions will enter your head, from mortgages, to ISAs, and suddenly the realisation that you do not truly understand what […]
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Property prices in London are notoriously some of the most expensive in the world. With wage inflation stagnating below the upsurge in property prices, it has become very difficult for those looking to get a firm foothold on the London property ladder. Many people have therefore been forced into the private rental sector and some […]
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The Sunday Times has been running its Best Places to Live Guide for five years, which assesses data in the UK based on house prices, school performance and crime rates for example, compiling a comprehensive list of 20 of the UK’s best places to live. While politics, house prices and general standard of living changes year-on-year, […]
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The latest Sell House Fast survey, received 113 responses from homebuyers, revealing that 36% of Brits wouldn’t buy a property where someone has died – if they knew about it. Although the seller is legally obliged to reveal the potential buyer anything that could lower the property’s value or affect its enjoyment, death may not always […]
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London’s pretentious property price tags are forcing public sector workers out of the capital and into the surrounding counties. Even doctors aren’t immune to the ill-effects of the spiralling sums needed to secure and upkeep a mortgage. However, for those in lower-paid roles, such as Health Care Assistants, the monumental shortfall between the job’s salary […]
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Yesterday’s referendum was one of the most prominent politically charged occurrence since we joined the EU 43 years ago. Yet, news broke this morning that Britain would no longer be part of the EU; much to the excitement of some and the anger and anxiety of others. Uncertainty and turmoil have been inscribed to the […]
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A recent survey by online estate agent eMoov has recently found the average property price across Europe is currently 2,000 per sq. m. Based on 28 EU members and five candidates for membership, the survey had found that the bottom four places among EU members was Greece at £1000 sq. m, Hungary at £900, Romania […]
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