Estate & Letting Agents, Leicester
Our latest blog a real-time perspective on property prices and key trends shaping the housing market. If you’re planning to move soon, here’s what these trends might mean for you. The autumn selling season is one of the busiest times of the year ... more
The Bank of England has lowered its base rate to 4.75% following a fall in UK inflation below the Bank’s 2% target for the first time in over three years. What Has Happened to the Base Rate? The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8-1 ... more
Overview: The Autumn Budget introduces significant changes for property buyers, investors, and the affordable housing sector. Stamp duty on second homes has increased, while relief remains in place for first-time buyers and home movers until April 2025. ... more
The UK government’s 2024 Autumn Budget, labelled as a “Budget for Growth,” introduced substantial tax reforms, including higher National Insurance Contributions, adjustments to Inheritance Tax, and significant changes affecting Capital Gains and ... more
Confidence in the UK development land market is growing, trending back towards pre-pandemic levels of gradual, if cautious, growth. This follows significant price drops last year, with some locations seeing annual declines exceeding 10%, which reversed ... more
UK inflation fell to 1.7% in the year leading to September, the lowest in three-and-a-half years. This drop pushes inflation below the Bank of England’s 2% target, setting the stage for potential interest rate cuts. Lower airfares and fuel prices ... more
UK house prices rose for the third month in a row in September, coming within £100 of a record high. The increase was supported by rising wages and a reduction in interest rates, which have made mortgages more affordable for some homebuyers, according ... more
Autumn is an important time for the property market, as many people return from summer holidays and start considering a new home. After a quieter 2023, where rising mortgage rates and persistent inflation led some to postpone moving, we are now seeing ... more
Nationwide has announced a new mortgage offer aimed specifically at first-time buyers. Starting this week, the UK's largest building society will allow new borrowers to request a mortgage of up to six times their income, provided they can put down ... more