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Property market to remain open in lockdown 3.0, Government confirms
People will be allowed to continue to buy and sell property in 2021 during Lockdown 3.0, the Government has confirmed.…
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Average house value rockets by £13,000 since introduction of Stamp Duty Holiday
The average UK house price rose by more than £13,000 in the 12 months to November, a major study has…
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Bank of England to review restrictive mortgage lending rules for young people as overall approvals reach highest level since 2008
The Bank of England (BoE) will explore ways it can adjust mortgage lending rules to make it easier for first-time…
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Record number of new homes built in 2019/20, figures reveal
More homes were built in England in 2019/20 than in any other year since 1987, new figures have revealed. The…
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Flats in buildings without cladding no longer need EWS1 form to sell, Government confirms
Owners of flats in buildings without cladding will no longer need an EWS1 form to sell or remortgage their property,…
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Property market remains strong despite “seasonal slowdown”, say experts
UK house prices will continue to grow and demand for properties will “likely remain strong” despite the coronavirus pandemic, property…
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UK property market moves towards winter with momentum, study reveals
Activity in the property market continues to rise throughout the colder months despite Covid-19 interruption, a major study has revealed.…
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Mortgage holidays to be extended during second national lockdown
Mortgage holidays will be extended to support homeowners affected by the second national Covid-19 lockdown, it has been confirmed. The…
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Coronavirus pandemic changes brits’ vision of “perfect home”
The coronavirus pandemic has made Brits reconsider what they want from their “dream home”, a new study has revealed. The…
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Annual house price growth rises to record levels
Annual house price growth rose by five per cent in September, representing the greatest year-on-year rise since 2016, it has…
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Homeowners invited to use new digital tool to locate energy performance certificate or book an assessment
Homeowners can now use the Government’s new digital energy efficiency tool to “improve the energy performance of their homes and…
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Cost of renting falls thanks to Coronavirus pandemic
According to the latest industry research, between March and September this year, the cost of renting fell by 7.9 per…
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Property transactions rocket in months following Stamp Duty Holiday
Residential property transactions rocketed 15.6 per cent in the months following the introduction of the Stamp Duty holiday, new figures…
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Many UK homeowners unaware of how much their property is worth
According to the latest industry research, the average UK homeowner may be too optimistic when it comes to the value…
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Changes to notice requirements and possession proceedings for residential landlords and tenants
The Government has announced a raft of measures affecting residential landlords and tenants. The measures include a requirement that landlords…
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House prices recover to highest level for more than a decade
According to the latest data from Nationwide, house prices have continued their post-lockdown recovery, reaching their highest monthly rise in…
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Government announces four week extension to eviction ban
The Government has announced a four-week extension to the current ban on evicting tenants. The tenant eviction ban was introduced…
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July was the busiest month for property sales in ten years
According to the latest research, the UK housing market experienced its busiest month for home buying since the data was…
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Homeowners happy to splash the cash on renovations during lockdown
According to the latest industry research, UK homeowners typically spent just over £4,000 on renovations to their property since the…
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Increase in movers adding Covid-19 clauses into contracts
According to conveyancing experts, there has been an increase in the number of UK home movers who are insisting that…
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Homeowners’ online searches for extensions double during lockdown
According to the latest industry research, Google searches for garden rooms and conservatories doubled during the Covid-19 lockdown. The research…
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Percentage of young homeowners moves above renters for first time since 2012
According to the findings of the latest English Housing Survey, the number of 25-34-year-olds owning a property has risen above…
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Government introduce Stamp Duty Holiday
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced the introduction of a Stamp Duty holiday as part of his summer statement which took…
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Over two thirds of buyers still planning property purchase this year
According to the latest industry research, over two-thirds of buyers still plan to purchase a property this year, despite the…
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How does the Coronavirus outbreak affect your Stamp Duty Land Tax situation?
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought much of the country, including the property market to a halt in recent months, affecting…
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Interest surges in Government Help-to-Buy Scheme
According to the latest industry research, there has been a surge of interest in the Government’s Help-to-Buy schemes as buyers…
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Post-lockdown property demand surged by more than 80 per cent
According to the latest housing report from property portal Zoopla demand amongst house hunters surged by 88 per cent in…
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Home sellers encouraged to virally deep clean properties
Property experts are reminding those planning to sell a house about the need to ensure that a virally deep clean…
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Frequently asked residential property questions during the covid-19 crisis
The UK residential property sector has been adversely affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and landlords and tenants may wonder…
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Important Notice: Changes to the home buying process
The Government has introduced changes to the house buying process from this month in response to continued social distancing measures.…
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Nine in 10 children offered first preference school in Barking and Dagenham
Over 90 per cent of children in Barking and Dagenham will be attending their first preference primary school next year…
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Could the Government introduce a Stamp Duty Holiday?
Following a series of decisions made to help alleviate the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now the…
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The Rental Supply crisis is set to continue following the Budget
The rental supply crisis is set to continue after the Budget did not address the concerns raised by the property…
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Phase two of Barking development gets planning permission
The second stage of a new £346 million housing development in the borough is set to go ahead after Barking…
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Outdoor space a priority for tenants
According to the latest industry research outdoor space tops the wish lists of tenants when searching for a property to…
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Government announces new ‘first homes’ scheme for first-time buyers
The Government has announced the launch of the ‘First Homes’ scheme for first-time buyers. The new scheme will see new…
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Barking and Dagenham borough receives international accolade
Barking and Dagenham has joined the likes of Toronto, New York City and Paris in receiving the special accolade of…
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Barking and Dagenham most popular location for first time buyers in London
According to the latest industry research, Barking and Dagenham is the most popular area in London for first-time buyers. First-time…
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UK House prices rise at record rate
House prices in the UK have risen at the fastest rate on record over the festive period. According to the…
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Number of young people who own a home on the rise
According to the latest research, the number of 25-34-year-olds who own their own property has increased after more than a…
