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Bank of England votes to hold base rate at 4.75%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold the base rate at 4.75%. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6 -3 to maintain the base...

Mortgage Tree
Dec 23, 20246 min read


Homebuyers motivated to complete before next year’s stamp duty deadline – what if they fail?
According to the latest research commissioned by Regency Living, the majority of homeowners are motivated to complete before next year’s...

Mortgage Tree
Dec 16, 20242 min read


2025 set to be a buyer’s market – Rightmove
2025 is set to be more of a buyer’s market, Rightmove’s 2025 housing market forecast has revealed. Rightmove predicted that national...

Mortgage Tree
Dec 12, 20244 min read


Sales activity surges ahead of Stamp Duty changes – Propertymark
The October Housing Insight Report from Propertymark has revealed a surge in sales activity as the market headed into the New Year,...

Mortgage Tree
Dec 11, 20242 min read


House valuation for remortgage explained
When you remortgage the lender will do a valuation of your property, but how do you know if the valuation is accurate? We look at how...

Mortgage Tree
Dec 6, 20243 min read


House Prices Rise 3.7% in 12 Months
November brought an unexpected boost to the housing market, as revealed by the latest Nationwide House Price Index . The average price of...

Mortgage Tree
Dec 5, 20242 min read


These Life Hacks Will Make You More Efficient at Home
From dovetailing tasks to streamlining filing, these simple tricks will free up more time for fun and relaxation. Want to be more...

Mortgage Tree
Dec 4, 20243 min read


First-time buyers rushing to beat stamp duty deadline in higher-priced areas
In London, only 8% of homes for sale are set to be stamp-duty free for first-time buyers from April. New real-time analysis from...

Mortgage Tree
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Zoopla forecasts house prices and sales volumes to grow in 2025
House prices and sales volumes are expected to grow in 2025 despite Budget pressures, according to the latest House Price Index from...

Mortgage Tree
Nov 29, 20243 min read


95% of property professionals doubt Government housing target will be achieved
Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has released the results of a recent webinar poll, highlighting widespread industry scepticism...

Mortgage Tree
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Budget 2024, your residential property questions answered
The first Labour budget for 14 years was the subject of much speculation in the press. But what has changed for homeowners, buyers and...

Mortgage Tree
Nov 12, 20244 min read


Where are the most first-time buyer friendly markets for stamp duty?
In some regions of the country, as many as 85% of homes will still be available tax-free. New research has revealed which areas of...

Mortgage Tree
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Bank of England lowers base rate to 4.75%
The Bank of England has voted to decrease the base rate by 0.25%, lowering from 5.00% to 4.75%. This move followed the MPC’s decision to...

Mortgage Tree
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Trump re-election could spark market volatility, experts warn
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US Presidential Election could introduce volatility to UK swap rates, as markets react to the...

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Nov 7, 20242 min read


A third of first-time buyers to see stamp duty hike from April
There are 68 local authorities across England where the average price paid by first-time buyers is more than £300000. First-time buyers...

Mortgage Tree
Nov 6, 20243 min read


How to negotiate on a house price
Avoid paying over the odds when you’re making an offer on a house with these 8 tips on how to negotiate on a house price: Don’t give your...

Mortgage Tree
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Budget 2024: what this means for you
It’s been a long wait and after months of speculation and rumour, the 'painful' budget is finally here. Here we unpack the changes and...

Mortgage Tree
Oct 31, 20245 min read


How Does The Budget Impact You as a Property Owner and Investor?
Stamp Duty Increase On Second Homes Effective immediately, the surcharge on second homes and investment properties has risen from 3% to...

Mortgage Tree
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Budget 2024: Government increases Capital Gains Tax rates
The Government has announced plans to increase capital gains tax (CGT) rates. The tax is paid on the profits when an asset is sold. Basic...

Mortgage Tree
Oct 30, 20245 min read


Budget 2024: Stamp duty increase to take effect from tomorrow
The government is increasing Stamp Duty on second homes to 5% Chancellor Reeves has announced that the government will increase the stamp...

Mortgage Tree
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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