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WITH spring now upon us, more people are thinking about moving home.As the weather brightens up it’s the most popular time of year to buy and sell.1Spring is the time most people moveAnd with England and Northern Ireland facing major changes to Stamp Duty thresholds from April 1, it’s the ideal time to get to grips with the nuances of Scottish property and what to consider when buying.Scotland operates under a different system known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), tailored to our unique market conditions.Felipe Ferreira, Sales Director...

The 10 UK towns and cities that have experienced the highest property price increases outside of London have been named. Analysis of median house prices showed that increases were highest in towns in Surrey Heath, Solihull and Leicester.  1 Surrey Heath  The study carried out by Online Marketing Surgery and BLG Development Finance, as reported by the Daily Express, showed that Camberley Town had the highest percentage increase outside of London with a 75.8 per cent jump.  A typical property in Camberley Town in March 2023 would have cost a homeowner £347,750...

Lauren had been living in Los Angeles for close to 10 years when she decided she was ready to buy a home - but found she was outpriced in her home countryLauren found the perfect home close to Florence(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)After a decade in Los Angeles, 29-year-old American Lauren Scott was ready to take the plunge and buy her own home. She embarked on her property journey back in 2019 with a hefty $400,000 (£309,900) budget but as 2020 brought in the pandemic, she found herself outpaced by...

A WOMAN resigned to renting for life got on the property ladder by temporarily becoming an estate agent – to learn the tricks of the trade.Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott thought she was going to live in a rented basement flat for the rest of her days due to her career choices.2Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott got on the property ladder by saving into a LISACredit: Ben Stevens/PinPep2She also became an estate agent for six monthsCredit: Ben Stevens/PinPepAs a former actor-turned-comedian – who is married to another actor – their irregular income offered little...

Questions are being raised if Brits are falling out of love with our seaside towns as house prices in ‘England’s best seaside town’ have plummeted by a steep 13k. Despite property prices in some of the most popular UK seaside towns increasing by 4.6% over the past year Perranporth has seen prices take a sharp nosedive.Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Perranporth is renowned for its stunning dog-friendly beach, and rightly so, as the resort town boasts three miles of golden sand, surf shops and cafes. Those who visit...

Questions are being raised if Brits are falling out of love with our seaside towns as house prices in ‘England’s best seaside town’ have plummeted by a steep 13k. Despite property prices in some of the most popular UK seaside towns increasing by 4.6% over the past year Perranporth has seen prices take a sharp nosedive.Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Perranporth is renowned for its stunning dog-friendly beach, and rightly so, as the resort town boasts three miles of golden sand, surf shops and cafes. Those who visit...

Questions are being raised if Brits are falling out of love with our seaside towns as house prices in ‘England’s best seaside town’ have plummeted by a steep 13k. Despite property prices in some of the most popular UK seaside towns increasing by 4.6% over the past year Perranporth has seen prices take a sharp nosedive.Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Perranporth is renowned for its stunning dog-friendly beach, and rightly so, as the resort town boasts three miles of golden sand, surf shops and cafes. Those who visit...

Edinburgh ranked as the most sustainable UK city | ShutterstockBrits are more eco-conscious than ever, and where you live can make all the difference.Clean energy solutions experts, egg, reveal the ‘UK’s Most Sustainable City’ ranking - looking at everything from air quality and green spaces, to solar power adoption and EV charging. The ranking also compared the average house prices, to see whether living in a more sustainable city comes at a cost.Edinburgh secured the top spot as the most eco-friendly place to live, scoring best for its overall air...

If you're planning on selling your home then right now is a pretty good time. According to Rightmove data, February and March are the prime months for selling, with seven in 10 sellers able to sucessfully close a deal. However, when it comes down to it, the process is often not as easy as all. And there is one specific thing that could reduce your property value by tens of thousands of pounds.Experts at property loan provider, Buzz Capital say untreated mould could knock your property value due by 20%, which...

A "delicate balance" was seen in the property market in February, with the average house price dipping by £213 month-on-month, according to an index. Property values fell by 0.1% on a monthly basis, taking the average house price in February to £298,602.Steady annual house price growth was maintained at 2.9%, consistent with what was recorded in January. Amanda Bryden, Halifax's head of mortgages, said: "February's figures highlight the delicate balance within the UK housing market. While there's been talk of a last-minute rush on new mortgages ahead of the changes...