Some 66% of people aged 50 to 65 own their homes outright Many are choosing to sell up at pool their resources to buy a bigger home One company is creating new builds with an annexe attached Faced with rocketing living costs, some people are seeking to insulate themselves from the bleak economic future … [Read more...]
Tenby – One of the Sunniest Places to Live in Britain
These are 7 of the sunniest places to live in the UK Want to maximize your chances of seeing the best weather? These are the places you could move to around the UK... Wondering where to move to in order to see the most sunshine? Whether you’re relocating within the UK or moving to the country from elsewhere, … [Read more...]
Why one in ten properties are sold in secret
James Rawes and his wife had been thinking about buying a holiday home in the countryside for some time and in January started searching in earnest. They thought it would be straightforward: they had remortgaged their London home and were using savings to purchase in cash, plus they had a wide search area of up to two … [Read more...]
Lenders put brakes on runaway house prices
House sales are stalling across the country as a surge of down-valuations pours cold water on the re-hot property market. For almost two years, house prices have been storming upwards, with the average home now worth £286,079 - up 10.8 pc in the past 12 months alone, according to Halifax. High demand amongst buyers … [Read more...]
Holiday lets and soaring house prices: why second homes are a hot election issue
Today holidaying crowds will gather in the sunshine on St Agnes’ beach for the annual Easter Sunday dog racing championships organised by the local surf life-saving club. The hounds have to chase a “grommet” — a beginner surfer — dressed as a rabbit. The local paper suggested that this year, after a two-year hiatus, … [Read more...]
Where to find the best value-for-money holiday homes in Britain
The pandemic-fuelled property rush and staycation boom amped up house prices in holiday favourites around Britain. A beach hut in stylish Wells-Next-The-Sea in Norfolk is currently on sale for £80,000 while in Truro, Cornwall, a plot of under half an acre of land is listed for £895,000. The solution for buyers who … [Read more...]
Lawn and Order
Astro or perfectly manicured natural turf? It can make a big difference when selling. Spring is in the air and gardens will soon be buzzing with the sound of lawn mowers as homeowners give their grass its first cut o the year. This is more than just a satisfying annual ritual - a carefully tended lawn pays … [Read more...]
Chancellor called on to Reduce VAT on Property Extensions
The Spring Economic Statement will present the Chancellor Rishi Sunak with a prime opportunity to help ease the dire housing situation by addressing the inequality in VAT between new build homes, charged at 0%, and renovations, rated at 20%, according to Carol Peett, managing director of West Wales Property Finders … [Read more...]
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