Category Archives: Mortgages & General Property News

Stamp Duty changes – what homebuyers need to know

From 1 April 2025, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) thresholds returned to their pre-September 2022 [...]

UK cities see strong property market growth

The UK housing market experienced a surge in activity in 2024, with nearly half of [...]

Is retiring with a mortgage the new normal?

For many homeowners, the prospect of entering retirement mortgage-free is no longer a given. The [...]

Spring property market insights

As the days grow longer and gardens burst into bloom, the UK property market is [...]

New (tax) year… new you?

If your financial plans haven’t been going exactly as you wanted so far in 2025, [...]

One in five UK homes suffer storm damage

The increasing frequency and intensity of storms and flooding are having a profound impact on [...]

Data has revealed the most affordable places to live in the UK

The most budget-friendly towns for buyers are in Scotland and North East England, with Cumnock [...]

Short-term mortgages – in demand?

Two-year fixed mortgages seem to be the most popular among consumers at the moment, according [...]

FTBs forced to put plans on hold

Challenging economic conditions have led many aspiring first-time buyers (FTBs) to delay their plans to [...]

Time to move?

With the residential market expected to strengthen in 2025, conditions are still set to remain [...]