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How the Pandemic Has Altered the Global Property Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed lives and industries across the world throughout 2020 and 2021. With large numbers of people forced into lockdown for months at a time, our global digital dependence has been thrust forward by an estimated seven years. For the...
UK House Prices Rise Ahead of Stamp Duty Holiday Deadline
House prices in the UK continued increasing in April in the run-up to the stamp duty holiday’s deadline, with an increase of 1.4% compared with March, and an increase of 8.2% when compared to April last year. This increase is the highest annual growth rate in five...
How to Successfully View a House
Purchasing a house is a huge financial investment, and the viewing stage is crucial to ensure that the property being considered is suitable and meets all of your requirements. Property experts – such as Sam Najafi, property writer – know that keeping a cool head...
Top Tips for First Time Buyers
Buying a first home can seem overwhelming; between finding a home, applying for a mortgage, and making an offer, there’s a lot to consider. Professionals within the housing market – including Sam Najafi, property writer – believe that preparation is key to getting on...
What the Stamp Duty Holiday Means for Buyers
In March 2021 the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced that he would be extending the stamp duty holiday as part of the government’s plan to turn ‘generation rent’ into ‘generation buy’. The stamp duty holiday has the potential to save buyers thousands of pounds....
Reasons to Invest in UK Property
The property market can be a truly rewarding industry to be involved in and can continue to produce consistent income even past retirement. Historically speaking, property prices have been on an upward trend since the 1970s, and these prices have grown faster in the...
6 Inspirational Home Design Ideas
Home developments are expensive, and if homeowners are going to take on this significant financial outlay, it is worth considering the design elements to create something truly special. There are a range of options available, including clever mirror arrangements,...
A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Build Homes
Opting for a self-build home can give homeowners an easy way to create a perfect one-off house that has been tailored to their specific lifestyle and needs. Self-building can also give owners the opportunity to create a low-maintenance property that can change with...
Tips for Eco Friendly Home Building
The built environment is currently one of the biggest contributors to the UK’s carbon footprint, and a sizeable percentage of these emissions can be attributed to the day-to-day running of a completed building. These major contributors to the carbon footprint include...