Gas safety information for Landlords in the UK – 11-17 Sept ‘Gas Safety Week’
From September 11th to 17th, the UK observes a national ‘Gas Safety Week’. For the 13th year now, this period of raising awareness serves as a significant reminder for landlords to give priority to gas safety and adhere to regulations to ensure the safety of tenants and the integrity of their properties. For landlords in […]
A quick look at the latest mortgage interest rates
As the leading estate agents in Wentworth and Virginia Water, we recognise the significance of staying up-to-date with the latest market developments when you are considering buying your next home. We believe that a well-informed buyer is an empowered one, and therefore, so that you can make sound and informed decisions regarding your next home […]
Potential impact on mortgage rates as interest rates rise to 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) recently announced a 0.25% increase in the Base Rate, marking the twelfth consecutive rise and pushing interest rates to a 15-year high of 4.5%. The objective behind these consistent rate hikes is to address the persistent high levels of inflation, which stood unexpectedly high at 10.1% in the year ending March, […]
Ultra-low interest rates set to return to UK
Great news for those in the market for a fixed-rate mortgage – banks and building societies are gearing up to slash costs in the short to medium-term. This is due to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) having now predicted that ultra-low interest rates will return to the UK shortly, with inflation set to fall sharply […]
Small increase in asking prices from January to February brings positive news for buyers and sellers this spring
The spring selling season is always an exciting time for us, and for buyers and sellers alike. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, more people begin their search for a new home. Traditionally we see a clear increase in the asking prices of homes coming on to the market during January […]
Energy saving tips for the winter ahead
If you’re thinking of moving house or just need to be smarter about your spending, the tips below may just help you to save a few pounds on your energy bill over the coming months.
Interest rates, Christmas and your mortgage
Last week, the Bank of England announced that it will not be increasing
The Self-Employed Mortgage Struggle
We take a look at some of the challenges facing self-employed people in their search for a mortgage product
British house prices pick up in subdued market
November was a good month for national house prices as they edged up by 0.3% – this is a rather unexpected result considering the continued uncertainty
Autumn Budget 2018 – Highlights
We take a look at some of the highlights from the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Budget. In his speech the Chancellor was keen to emphasise that the era of austerity was coming to an end
