Buyers can be swayed by seasonal features depending on when they’re buying  Winter buyers prioritise warmth, so would pay more for a fireplace and insulation  Summer buyers

The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme is now permanently available across the UK  Lenders are insured against losses, supporting availability of high LTV mortgages  When borrowing at

Buyers gain negotiating power with more homes available and improving mortgage affordability  Sellers must adopt competitive pricing strategies as overpriced homes risk being overlooked  Modest

76% of UK gig workers face mortgage and loan application rejections despite good credit  Traditional credit systems don’t reflect gig workers’ multiple income sources  Expert

Council Tax hikes on second homes are triggering a surge in holiday property sales  In popular holiday destinations the number of properties being listed for

A third of homeowners are currently making overpayments on their mortgage  40% of homeowners don’t have the confidence to overpay their mortgage  Most lenders allow

A dressing room can boost your home’s value by up to £40,000  Over 65’s hold £2.9trn in mortgage-free property wealth in the UK  House purchases

UK combined home insurance premiums rose 8.5% to an average of £231 according to recent data  Material shortages, labour expenses and inflation rates have driving

Average asking prices hit record highs, but growth is slowing, as analysts suggest we’re in a buyers market  Moving costs have risen sharply across the

The UK property market experienced a boost in 2024, with nearly 50% of homes listed receiving offers or selling  Cities like Sunderland, Leicester, and Liverpool