10 January 2023
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(1236 reviews)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, reports inflation slowing to 7.8%. The property site predicts a further dip into Q1 2023, with a prediction that mortgage rates
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or if you already have a mortgage, right now there is a lot of uncertainty in the UK mortgage market. We take a look at what's going on and the effect on home buyers. Rising interest rates in a swap market With an economy
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 Statement 2022 Taxation and Wages Stamp duty cuts announced in the Mini Budget will remain but
How do Home Legal Direct help first time buyers? Home Legal Direct are here to support first time buyers on their first home purchase. Here’s how: More information to help you with your first home purchase What qualifies me as a first-time buyer? A first-time buyer is a person or
Looking to purchase your new home? This can be both an exciting yet nerve wracking time and for many first-time buyers the process can feel a little bit overwhelming. We have put together our top advice on what to look out for and steps to consider to help you on
Identifying a home that has hidden potential for value addition is the mark of a savvy home buyer. First time buyers often need to navigate various hurdles just to narrow down the list of potential properties, and experienced buyers know that the housing market comes with few guarantees. If you're
Getting the right conveyancing advice when buying a new build property requires a high level of specialist knowledge which is where Home Legal Direct can help. We offer specialist conveyancing solutions to meet these requirements and give our customers access to the right conveyancer who will provide you with the
The Welcome Pack is an important collection of documents sent by the conveyancer to the seller and/or buyer at the start of the conveyancing process. The usual timescale for the client to receive the Welcome Pack is within a week of instruction to the conveyancer. How quickly do I need
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 you. What is stamp duty? Stamp duty is a tax payable on