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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...

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...

The shortfall between the average salary needed to buy the average home in an area and the average salary of someone living in that area varies across the country08:07, 10 Mar 2025Updated 08:49, 10 Mar 2025House prices have continued to rise over the years(Image: In Pictures via Getty Images)Prospective homeowners in the UK need to earn £53,600 a year in order to be able to afford the average property.Homes bought in the year to December 2024 cost their new owners £268,000 on average, according to the latest figures from the...

The company said that "supportive" property market trends in the early months of this year would support a rise in revenue of between 8% and 10% compared with 202412:52, 28 Feb 2025Updated 12:53, 28 Feb 2025Average revenue per advertiser, a closely-watched indicator for Rightmove, rose 6% (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)Rightmove has predicted a revenue growth of up to 10% this year, as lower mortgage rates due to rate cuts attract more potential homebuyers to its website.The company noted "supportive" property market trends in the early months of this year, with...