Property Market Update: December 2024
As we approach the end of the year, the UK property market reflects a year of change, with activity levels, rental trends, and house prices offering a mix of challenges and opportunities for buyers, sellers, landlords, and renters. December provides the perfect opportunity to assess the market’s current state and plan for the New Year. […]
2025: The Year to Invest in Your Dream Property
If you’ve considered buying a property, 2025 might be your year. The conditions align for a favourable buying environment with a balanced property market, stabilising mortgage rates, and manageable house price growth. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving to a larger property, downsizing or considering an investment, here’s why 2025 presents many opportunities. A Balanced […]
Property Market Update November 2024
As November comes to an end, the UK property market reveals key trends shaping buying, selling, renting, and letting activities. Shifts in the economy, regional differences in house prices, and changes in rental demand are shaping the property market. This month’s update looks at the key trends and insights to help you stay ahead in […]
Should I Downsize?
Many older individuals are reconsidering if downsizing is beneficial. With children moving out and the rising cost of living, you might be considering whether your current home will remain suitable in the long term. The ongoing demands of cleaning, maintaining, running and repairing a family-sized property are already proving to be onerous and over time, […]
Understanding Stamp Duty: New Rules and Tips for Homeowners
Stamp Duty is one of the most significant costs when buying a property. It’s essential for homeowners to understand recent changes announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget and to know how they may benefit or impact your property plans. Whether you’re considering a move or staying informed, Properly Guide will bring you up to speed […]
First Property Move In Decades?
Here Are Our Top Tips For sellers who are moving for the first time in decades, it can be a stressful time. Your situation is unique, and there are many reasons why you may wish to sell your property after you’ve lived in it for countless years. For example, you may want to move closer […]
Sell and Move In Time For The Festive Season
Moving home can be a lengthy process, sometimes taking several months. Many buyers often use the Festive Season as a self-imposed deadline to host the festivities in their new home and start the new year in their new house. However, if you still haven’t put your property on the market, don’t fret. You can still […]
Property Market Update September 2024
September has brought many developments in the U.K. property market, impacting buyers, sellers, landlords, and renters. With mortgage rates beginning to stabilise and significant legislative changes underway, everyone needs to stay informed. In September, U.K. house prices surged by nearly £3,000, as reported by Rightmove. The average asking price for a home increased by 0.8%, reaching […]
PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE AUGUST
The UK property market continues to evolve, with significant developments affecting buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. August 2024 has brought a fresh wave of changes, partly driven by the recent reduction in the Bank of England’s base rate. This latest property market update looks at the latest trends and expert insights, offering an overview of […]
WHY GARDENS WIN HEARTS IN THE UK HOUSING MARKET
When buying property, one feature always steals the show: gardens. Whether it’s a cosy corner plot or a sprawling green haven, gardens have a magical ability to capture the hearts of homebuyers. Let’s look at why gardens are so irresistible and why they’re the cherry (tree) on top for buyers looking to buy. And, if […]