A survey from Enness Global shows that the majority of those looking to buy a home in the UK want the government to keep the current holiday on stamp duty going past the (more…)
Survey shows homeowners want to move
A survey has revealed that more than one quarter of UK homeowners are thinking about selling up and moving within the (more…)
Rise in number of young people buying homes
New figures released by the government reveal that the number of young people who have become homeowners has risen, reversing a 10-year plus trend. The most recent (more…)
Renovation: popular alternative to upsizing for homeowners
A higher number of homeowners are opting to renovate and extend their homes, rather than upsize, according to a recent study by Lloyds Bank. (more…)
Buying is cheaper than renting for most
According to recent research by Zoopla, it is cheaper to buy a property than to rent, unless you live in the capital. (more…)
Homeowners face extra costs after April changes
Thousands of existing pension age homeowners will face additional costs when the Support for Mortgage Interest is changed from April next year. The benefit is paid to (more…)
October sees lowest level of mortgage approvals this year
The number of mortgages approved in October was the lowest in over a year, according to recently released figures. Economists have issued a (more…)
Using your home to fund retirement
Ideally, once you have retired, you will have paid off your mortgage and have sufficient pension to fund a comfortable lifestyle. However, the stark truth often involves still paying a mortgage once retired, an insufficient pension fund and (more…)
Help with first home causes guilt for kids
Homeowners aged between 25 and 40 who receive help with their deposit from parents feel guilty about it, according to a recent survey. More than 10% of homebuyers in this age bracket assume (more…)
