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 […]
Combating worry and anxiety about moving to a new area
You may have found the perfect home but not knowing the area well enough may be causing you worry and anxiety. This is a normal feeling for many when looking to up sticks and move to somewhere completely new. It can be an exciting and exhilarating experience, but we understand that it can also bring […]
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 […]
Making the right move, key factors to consider when choosing your next home
If you have decided that 2023 is the year for you to buy your first home, move home, or add to your portfolio of homes, we understand that buying a property is a big investment and it’s important for you to take your time and make sure that you find the right home to fall […]
Busy start to 2023!
If you’re not quite sure if you’re in a position to sell, here are the top reasons why now is a good time to put your home on the market and start the year off as you mean to go on.
Our top ten Christmas movies to cosy up for this December
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, full of decadence, cheer, celebrations and spending time with our loved ones. We all celebrate in slightly different ways, some of us have fiercely packed social schedules, trying to fit cocktails and canapes in with visiting older family members; others have busy lives tending to children while maintaining […]
Now is the time to get your professional photography booked in if you’re planning to sell in the new year
If you’ve decided that you’re going to sell your house by spring and have started to address things that need to be done before you’re ready for viewers, such as; making repairs, touching up the paint work, having a deep clean and sort out, you may be thinking that your professional photography can wait. However, […]
Property experts recommend buyers focus on affordability over interest rates and don’t stop your planning if you want to move
Three prime ministers within three months, a mini budget that threw the market in to turmoil, leaving the banks overwhelmed with a large number of mortgage applications and pulling a number of products, resulted in mortgage rates spiking above 6% and an uncertainty for the UK’s economic outlook. Despite this, as the bank rate increased […]
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.
Make your next home search easier with an Agreement in Principle
If you’re thinking of moving house or buying your first home, you may not know where to start with your search, and with the increasing interest rates you may be wondering what you will be able to borrow for your next purchase. While it is not compulsory to have an “Agreement in Principle” there are […]
Autumn is a great time to sell your home
If you were thinking of wrapping up and waiting till spring, we say DON’T! There are some great reasons why now is a good time to get your property out there in front of the huge pool of buyers still waiting to snap up their dream home.
