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Experts at Rightmove have revealed five things that need to change in housing ahead of the general election.   The areas of change have been identified after a report was carried out to highlight home-owner and renter insights, as well as views from agents and Rightmove’s housing and mortgage market experts.     Rightmove’s CEO, …

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If you’re in the midst of selling your house, and you’re feeling disheartened as multiple viewings have not yet turned into an offer – don’t give up just yet.   We know the wait can be agonising, especially if you’ve already eyed up your dream home –we know it can take a few attempts to …

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If you are thinking about moving house, choosing the right location is vital to ensure you enjoy your new home – now and in the future.   And moving house is no mean feat, so making the right choice of location is essential. There are many factors to consider when buying a property, depending on …

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We are delighted to announce the expansion of the Oakwood Property Solicitors team, with the addition of three new starters this month.   This growth comes shortly after the appointment of Deborah Myerson as Director, which has almost doubled the firm’s workforce. Joining the team are Karen Dines (front row, second from left), an experienced …

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Martin Lewis is urging the government to do more to help ‘mortgage prisoners’ who have been stuck on high-interest rates since the 2008 financial crisis.   The call comes a year after a report outlining a solution to the problem was published, but is yet to receive a response from the government.   As explained …

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According to a recent industry analysis, 2023 saw a fall in property millionaire status to the tune of around 60,000 people by the end of the calendar when compared to the previous year.   This figure equates to a percentage drop of 8.3% (60,260 people) in people who can no longer refer to themselves as …

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Property owners whose fixed rate mortgages are set to end soon could save thousands of pounds this year as lenders have reignited a price war.   Just days into 2024, Halifax was the first to cut their rate on remortgage deals by up to 0.83 percentage points. The cut applied to two-year, five-year and ten-year …

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As 2023 comes to a close, we have broken down the top property trends this year, as well as a look ahead into the 2024 forecast.   Whether you were buying your first home, upsizing, or selling, inflation rates have massively impacted the property market this year. According to the property experts Zoopla, 2023 was …

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People who have purchased a property should be warned of the risks associated with using companies that claim to offer help with stand duty land tax (SDLT).   Sometimes, companies contact buyers claiming that they can obtain a refund for part of the SDLT already paid to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) after the purchase …

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If you are thinking about buying your first home within the next few years, it might be worth opening a lifetime ISA (LISA).   If you fancy getting a bonus just for saving money, as well as receiving tax-free interest on your savings, it could be something to think about. A lifetime ISA is available …

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