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UK House Prices On Upward Trend

UK House Prices On Upward Trend

As 2024 starts to draw to a close and we enter the final three months of the year, there has been some promising and positive signs for UK property owners regarding UK house prices. Over the last…well…couple of years, really, UK house prices are increased generally....

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Mortgage Approvals Low For Fifth Month

Mortgage Approvals Low For Fifth Month

Statistics recorded and released by the Bank of England show that mortgage approvals on average have slumped and fallen for the fifth month in a row. This means that more mortgage applications, which would normally go through to offer smoothly, are being declined or...

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Is Prime London Property Bouncing Back?

Is Prime London Property Bouncing Back?

Historically, owning prime property in London has been a safe and savvy way to invest your money. People from across the globe have fought to own an exclusive piece of the capital. And it looked like this was going to continue forever. However, a disastrous turn of...

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How To Get A Contractor Mortgage

One of the most common questions and enquiries that we get, especially being based in London and working with highly skilled professionals on a regular basis, is the subject of how to get a mortgage as an independent contractor. Contractors are an essential part of...

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House Sales In January Lowest Since 2015

House Sales In January Lowest Since 2015

Troubling statistics released show that in January 2023, house sales were the lowest that they have been in 8 years since January 2015. Why has this happened? Will it get better? And what could this mean for people looking to get on the property ladder and build their...

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Does Shared Ownership Need Re-Branding?

Does Shared Ownership Need Re-Branding?

Back in the day, purchasing your first home was much easier. We know that this has become a bit of a cliché, but it's true! 20, 30, 40+ years ago, buying a home in your early 20's was something that was expected to happen. In 1983 the average price of a house in the...

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