UK house prices increased by 8.6 percent – expect a ‘chain’ reaction
UK average house prices increased by 8.6 per cent in the year to February 2021, up 0.6 percent from January. Whilst sellers celebrate their homes going under offer in a day, they forget that they will now join the buying rabble. Any gains will, in most cases, be spent on any
When the 2% surcharge doesn’t apply when buying in the UK from overseas
From the 1st of April 2021, anyone looking to buy a property in the UK from overseas, will be subject to a 2% surcharge. Any purchase on a residential leasehold or freehold property by a non resident or by an unmarried couple, where one of them is a UK resident,
5 ways to speed up buying a home
For many looking to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday, desperate for change post lockdown, moving home has become an obsession. The issue is you aren't alone. Bidding wars are rife out of City centres and many are finding prices have gone up since last they looked. For those
5 ways to speed up a house sale when selling property
For those looking to sell, now couldn't be a better time. Prices out of town or homes with gardens have sky rocketed due to the demand brought about by the pandemic, need for change. For those looking to also capitalise on the stamp duty holiday, time will be of the
Bidding wars are rife as demand outstrips supply in the housing market but will all sales have been worth the battle?
The seesaw battle between supply and demand is long fought, but currently the UK housing market is buckling under the strain, desperate for reinforcements, as supply struggles to keep up. Last week saw Savills adjust their property forecast with an upward trajectory predicting Average UK house prices to rise +4 pc