House prices update

House prices update

June saw house prices dip very slightly according to Halifax, but buyer demand is still strong despite the gradual phasing out of the stamp duty holiday. Average house prices have dipped for the first time since January according to Halifax. The drop is slight –...
What will happen to house prices this year?

What will happen to house prices this year?

Wondering whether the property market will change when the stamp duty holiday comes to an end? While there are no guarantees, many experts think it will remain healthy… If you’re in the middle of purchasing a property and you’re not a first-time buyer, the forthcoming...
House prices rise by almost 11 per cent in a year

House prices rise by almost 11 per cent in a year

The property market shows no signs of slowing down and the stamp duty coming to an end soon doesn’t seem to be deterring people from wanting to move. We’re in danger of sounding like a broken record when we tell you again that the property market is buoyant. We...
The pandemic and the property market

The pandemic and the property market

A year on from the first lockdown, how has the property market been affected by the pandemic? March 23rd marks the anniversary of the start of the first UK lockdown. It would have been almost impossible a year ago to predict the extent of the impact the pandemic has...
Will house prices go up?

Will house prices go up?

Yesterday’s budget brought good news for home buyers. The stamp duty holiday’s anticipated extension was confirmed, and a new mortgage guarantee scheme offering 95 per cent mortgages was also announced. So does this mean house prices will rise this year?...