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House prices. The latest figures, facts and trends

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 3rd March 2023

Is the UK housing market on its way down? We look at the latest facts and figures to see what's going on in the UK housing market and if regional variations give a different story.

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Remortgage approvals are on the rise. Is now the time to remortgage?

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 28th February 2023

With the number of remortgage approvals on the rise, we consider if remortgaging is the easy option.

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UK inflation. What is the impact to our best loved goods and services?

Mia Joseph By Mia Joseph

Published 24th February 2023

We are all feeling the effect of rising inflation. We look at the impact inflation has had on the cost of some of our most commonly used goods and services.

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UK interest rate rises to 4%. What does this mean for consumers?

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 14th February 2023

The Bank of England announced last week the increase of the base rate to 4%. Find out what this means for mortgage holders and savers

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HSBC Break 4% Threshold with 3.99% Five-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 10th February 2023

HSBC appear to be the first to break the 4% threshold with a 3.99% five-year fixed rate mortgage offering, the first since 2022’s hike. But what does this mean in real terms? Is it simply just an attention-grabbing

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Mortgage Rate Cuts & House Price Inflation Decline

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 2nd December 2022

Despite soaring interest rates UK lenders continue to slash mortgage rates. Furthermore, market indicators show house price rises are not only slowing but poised to drop into negative territory.  Zoopla,

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Autumn Budget Statement 2022 - Key Points

Peter Joseph By Peter Joseph

Published 18th November 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced to the House of Commons the highly anticipated Autumn Statement on 17th August 2022.  Want to know more?  Read our quick glance summary of all the key points. Autumn

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What does the new stamp duty cut mean for home buyers?

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 30th September 2022

With the arrival of the new stamp duty rules as announced in the recent mini budget on Friday 23rd September, we provide a quick glance summary of the changes and what the stamp duty rules could mean for

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Latest News: Stamp duty cut on the horizon

Published 21st September 2022

The Times newspaper has reported today that Liz Truss is due to cut stamp duty in a mini-budget to take place on Friday 23 September.  The Times reports that the move comes as part of an attempt to drive

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Navigating through a changing tide in the housing market

Published 2nd September 2022

A changing tide in the housing market is upon us.  We look at how homebuyers are having to navigate their way through higher interest rates and an unstable economic climate and consider is it time for

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The effect of Covid 19 on housing prices

Published 19th August 2022

The height of the Covid 19 pandemic brought about major house price fluctuations and dramatic price increases for commodities in general. We consider what impacted property prices, during the pandemic,

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Bank of England relaxes lending criteria

Published 5th August 2022

The Bank of England has removed the affordability test, a measure that has been in effect since the catastrophe of the 2008 housing crisis. While there has been an overall increase in nationwide mortgage

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A conveyancers take on the effects of rising interest rates

Published 13th June 2022

The Bank of England interest rate is at its highest level for 13 years with the potential for another increase on the horizon. Hear from Oliver Meddick, Chief Executive Officer at Home Legal Direct, with

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The rise of interest rates: Should you be concerned?

Published 5th January 2022

   In the run up to Christmas, the Bank of England announced a rise in interest rates from 0.1% to 0.25%. This was the first increase in over three years the timing of which was met with some surprise.

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Reflections on 2021 from a Conveyancing Network

Published 23rd December 2021

   In 2021, we experienced yet another challenging year and our online conveyancing network was no different. People adapting as best they can to more changes and a welcome return to some level of routine.

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Moving in 2022? Instruct your conveyancer early!

Published 27th October 2021

   Whether you are buying or selling, it is best to instruct a conveyancer to handle the legal changeover. While it is possible to do it yourself, conveyancing is a high-risk process, and you will be

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Stamp duty holiday: Savings are still to be had!

Published 6th August 2021

Over the last year, the property market has revolved around the stamp duty holiday. Following the announcement in July 2020, fresh energy swept the market as buyers raced to benefit from the savings. While

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Gazumping is back! Top tips to protect yourself

Published 9th July 2021

When a buyer finally finds the property they have been searching for, it feels like a dream come true. The excitement and sense of relief that their search is over can be overwhelming, but it is easy to

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