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Posh Houses

£5m paid in SDLT on nation's most expensive property

The latest research from global HNW finance brokerage, Enness Global , has found that whilst the wider UK property market may be treading water at present, high-end properties are continuing to change hands for eye-watering sums, with the most expensive homes sold across the nation going for as much as £41m - a purchase that comes with a stamp duty bill of almost £5m!

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First time buyers

First-time buyer demand falls sharply across Britain's major cities, with Nottingham leading the decline

The latest research by Yopa has shown that first-time buyer demand has dropped significantly across a number of major British cities, with Nottingham seeing the sharpest decline since the start of the year.

Yopa analysed first-time buyer (FTB) demand based on the proportion of homes listed under buying schemes* that have already sold subject to contract as a percentage of total...

Autumn Gardens

Autumn dangers: Expert advises on how to protect and prepare your garden from the hazards of the changing season

After an extremely dry summer, the rain has arrived and with it, signs of Autumn are appearing. While the break from relentless sun is a positive for British gardens, the changing seasons represent some dangers to our outside spaces.

An expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire experts, has said that the change in weather brings with it a multitude of essential maintenance...

Commuter train

Your poorly performing train station could be costing you £33k on the value of your home

The latest research by eXp UK , the nation's leading self-employed estate agency platform, has revealed that there's a huge £33,000 house price gap between the average home within close proximity to the nation's best and worst performing train stations.

eXp UK analysed the top 20 best and worst train stations across the country based on cancellation rates*, looking at the average...

Interest Rates Held

Business commentary to Interest Rate

Melanie Pizzey, CEO and Founder of the Global Payroll Alliance, commented:

"The Bank of England's decision to hold rates offers stability, but it won't change the fact that the jobs market is slowing and pay growth is easing.

For employers, steady borrowing costs help with workforce planning, but caution on recruitment and wage rises is set to continue. For employees, that...

Estate Agents

Homebuyers demand transparency when referred to estate agents

The latest research from GetAgent Exchange has revealed that while referrals to estate agents are now commonplace in the home moving process, buyers and sellers want these referrals to come with transparent data and comparison options, not simply a single recommendation.

The survey of more than 1,000 recent homebuyers found that 90% had been referred to an estate agent by another...

Downsizing

Bristol crowned best area for downsizers - Here's the best and worst

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed where in England downsizers have the greatest choice of suitable homes to move to and where they face the toughest search based on the availability of suitable stock in the current market

Regency Living analysed current property market listings, looking at the proportion of one and two-bedroom homes...

commuters

2025's Best UK Commuter Towns Revealed

Where to Live for Value, Commute, and Quality of Life – Sheffield Towns Comes Out on Top

Data from Pepper Money has revealed a clear northern advantage for commuters—with Sheffield emerging as the most commuter-friendly hub in the country. The South Yorkshire city claims three of the top 10 spots for best commuter towns, thanks to a combination of affordable housing, accessible rail links,...

Mortgage Saving)

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,...

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