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How Interest Rates Impact Your Buying Decisions

Mortgage Rate War Begins: HSBC Launches 2026 with Cuts as Lenders Target 3.5% Deals

The 2026 mortgage market has opened with immediate competition as HSBC became the first major UK lender to announce rate cuts in January, slashing prices across both residential and buy-to-let products from 5th January. Industry experts predict this could trigger

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James Raspin January 16, 2026
2026 Housing Market

Record January House Price Surge: What the £368,031 Average Means for Property Buyers in 2026

January 2026 has delivered the strongest start to a property year on record, with average asking prices jumping to £368,031 – a 2.8% increase (£9,893) from December 2025. This marks the largest January increase ever recorded and the biggest monthly

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James Raspin January 8, 2026
Mortgage Rates Edge Down But Further Cuts Uncertain

Mortgage Rates Edge Down But Further Cuts Uncertain

UK mortgage rates continue their gradual decline, with lenders offering increasingly competitive deals as 2025 draws to a close, but significant further drops remain uncertain. The average two-year fixed mortgage rate currently sits at 4.41% in November 2025, down from

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James Raspin December 28, 2025
Record Property Choice But Transaction Slowdown

Buyers’ Market: Record Property Choice But Transaction Slowdown

UK property buyers have more choice than at any time in the past decade, but uncertainty is keeping many on the sidelines, creating a distinct buyers’ market heading into winter 2025. Recent market data reveals a fascinating paradox: whilst the

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James Raspin December 12, 2025
UK House Prices See Sharpest November Fall in Over a Decade

UK House Prices See Sharpest November Fall in Over a Decade

Property asking prices have dropped by 1.8% in November 2025, the largest fall for this time of year since 2012, as uncertainty around the Autumn Budget prompts buyers and sellers to pause. The average asking price for a home coming

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James Raspin December 2, 2025
Autumn Budget 2025

Autumn Budget 2025: Property Tax Changes on the Horizon?

With the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget just days away (26th November), speculation is mounting about significant changes to property taxation that could reshape the UK housing market. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce billions in tax rises to address a

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James Raspin November 24, 2025
Landmark Renters' Rights Act Becomes Law

Landmark Renters’ Rights Act Becomes Law

England’s 11 million private renters have gained the most significant increase to their rights in a generation after the Renters’ Rights Act received Royal Assent in late October 2024. The historic legislation marks a watershed moment for tenants across the

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James Raspin November 21, 2025
Loft house survey

The 5 Biggest Red Flags Your House Survey Will Find (And How to React)

For most home buyers, receiving the house survey report is nerve-wracking. Will it confirm a sound investment, or reveal a financial headache? A professional RICS survey is designed to protect you by highlighting defects that require attention, often categorised by

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James Raspin November 3, 2025
Property Cracks

Settlement or Subsidence? How to Tell the Difference in Property Cracks

Every homeowner knows the moment of dread: spotting a new crack in a wall. The immediate concern is whether it’s harmless, everyday settlement cracks vs subsidence, the costly and terrifying structural enemy. While minor cracking is a completely normal part

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James Raspin October 28, 2025
Book Your House Survey

When to Book Your House Survey: The Essential UK Buyer’s Timeline

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest financial commitments. While securing a mortgage and agreeing on a price feel like the major hurdles, the single most important step you can take to protect your investment is commissioning a professional

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James Raspin October 24, 2025
Causes & Treatment of Damp

The Complete Guide to Types, Causes & Treatment of Damp

The UK’s climate, with its high rainfall and historic housing stock, means that damp isn’t just a minor inconvenience, it’s the single most common property problem faced by homeowners and landlords. If you own a damp property in the UK,

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James Raspin October 16, 2025
Survey on a New Build

Should I Get a Survey on a New Build?

If you’re buying a brand-new property, it’s tempting to assume everything will be perfect. After all, it’s just been built, what could possibly be wrong? This is one of the most common misconceptions we hear from buyers. The truth is,

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James Raspin October 3, 2025
A Seller’s Checklist

How to Prepare for Your Home Survey: A Seller’s Checklist

If you’re selling your home, a homebuyer’s survey can feel like a nerve-racking step, especially if you’re worried about unexpected findings, delays, or last-minute renegotiations. But with a bit of preparation, you can take control of the process, reduce the

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James Raspin September 29, 2025
Shared Ownership Property

Do I Need a Survey on a Shared Ownership Property?

When buying a shared ownership property, it’s easy to assume you don’t need a survey, after all, you’re only purchasing a portion of the home, and a housing association is involved. But that assumption can be a costly mistake. Whether

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James Raspin September 24, 2025
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What’s Included in a RICS Valuation? A Guide for Homeowners and Buyers

When you’re buying, selling, or refinancing a property, a RICS valuation is often a required step, but many people don’t fully understand what it includes, why it’s needed, or how it’s different from a traditional home survey. In this blog,

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James Raspin September 18, 2025
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