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At Oakwood Property Solicitors, we understand that buying your first home is exciting – especially when you’re eyeing a property with renovation potential. Whether you’re dreaming of turning a dated house into your ideal home or considering it as an investment, careful planning is key. We share a quick guide to help you get …
Home buyers in England and Northern Ireland will pay more Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) after rates are set to change on April 1, 2025. What is Stamp Duty? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax imposed by the government on the purchase of land or properties over a certain value in the …
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If you are in the Armed Forces, or have just recently left, you may be entitled to help when buying a home. Some property developers and housing organisations offer discounts, deposit contributions and money-saving schemes as a way to say thank you to Armed Forces personnel for all they do – and can help you …
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As 2024 comes to a close, and 2025 approaches you might be thinking about plans for the year ahead – which in some cases, might involve a house move. Whether you are looking to move for a job, upsize, downsize, relocate or get onto the property ladder for the first time, experts predict there …
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Property owners in the UK have been issued a warning by an expert to ensure they stay out of trouble this Christmas. Although covering your home from head to toe in Christmas lights can be tempting to get into the festive spirit – you can land yourself in a spot of bother if you’re not …
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As the year is coming to a close, Zoopla has analysed buyer behaviour and property trends over the past year – with house sales soaring to the highest level in four years. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a property next year, you may want to take notice of when is the most …
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As the Christmas period approaches and 2024 comes to a close, property experts at RightMove look at what buyers, sellers, renters and first-time buyers can expect to see in the year ahead. This year has been an interesting year for property, with many influences affecting how buyers and sellers make decisions. From a change …
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Although it is often thought that buyers and sellers start winding down for the festive period, experts say that sellers may be missing the ‘golden opportunity’ to sell their property quickly. Meanwhile, buyers may also be missing an opportunity to make ‘significant savings’ over the Christmas period. Experts say this is because …
Expert reveals why December is the perfect time to buy or sell Read More »
Zoopla has identified the most affordable towns and cities across Britain to help out those looking to buy or relocate for less. By analysing house price-to-earnings ratios for two-earner households on average local salaries, Zoopla has revealed where buyers can stretch their budgets the furthest. Izabella Lubowiecka, Senior Property Researcher at Zoopla …
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to first-time buyers, urging them to ‘act now’ to avoid extra expenses. This month, The Martin Lewis Money Show returned to screens, which saw the money expert analyse the effects of the Autumn Budget on the property market. In the show, he encouraged first-time buyers to get on …
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