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Average homebuyer set to be £41,000 better off thanks to relaxed lending rules

The latest research from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall , has revealed that the average homebuyer in England is set to be over £41,000 better off thanks to recent government reforms and lender policy changes, which are beginning to ease long-standing affordability barriers.

Alexander Hall analysed average income data for homebuyers across each region of England,...

Increasing house prices

UK House Prices up in July and for the year

Director of Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented:

"The monthly rate of house price growth has been unpredictable of late, however, July saw the decline of the previous month reversed and we continue to see a consistently strong performance where the annual rate of growth is concerned - which is a far better indicator of the health of the market.

This overarching air of...

Curtains

Caught Out! 7 in 10 movers forget curtains – and the makeshift hacks are hilarious

Moving house is stressful enough without realising — at 10pm on your first night — that the neighbours have a clear view into your bedroom. Every summer, thousands of Brits forget one crucial thing in the rush to get settled: window dressings.

According to window furnishings company Hillarys , more than 70% of movers don't arrange any window coverings before they get the keys. The...

Estate Agents Worried

Majority of agents feel 'unsupported' amid Material Information changes, says Reapit survey

The withdrawal of National Trading Standards Estate Agency (NTSELAT) guidance on Material Information has created uncertainty and confusion across the property sector, and the government has yet to provide enough support for the industry, a new survey has revealed.

Of the 300+ property professionals who took part, over 96% revealed they feel unsupported as they try to navigate these...

Lawn Maintenance In Sun

Expert advises on how to protect your lawn as summer heat is round the corner

Summer is on its way, with a couple of early heatwaves already under our belts. And while we may welcome the warmer weather, it's not always a friend to our lawns.

But according to experts from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, there are many ways to protect our grass from the heat of summer. From regular movement of objects such as garden furniture and paddling...

Council Tax England Property

Households face council tax hikes from today

Households face council tax hikes as high as £191 from today

The latest analysis by finance specialists, RIFT , has revealed which areas of the nation are set to see the largest hikes to council tax as the new financial year begins, with the average household in England set to see an increase of 5% or £109 per year.

With the 1st April bringing the start of a new financial year,...

Final plots at popular Exeter development

A development built by a five-star builder is nearing completion and potential customers are being urged to register their interest now before it’s too late.

There are only nine high-quality homes remaining at Cherrywood Grange in Tithebarn on the northeast outskirts of Exeter, where two, four, and five-bed homes remain for sale from £259,995.

The houses have been built by...

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Building on success: Outlook for 2025 South West property market

Managing Director for Allison Homes South West, Steve Fowler shares his reflections and outlook on the property market for the region.

Reflections on 2024

After a challenging 2024, this year, we are starting to see an uptick of activity in 2025.

Much anticipated announcements from the new government following the general election in July and the subsequent Autumn...

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