Almost 2,000 more first-time buyers get on the property ladder each month, as they take advantage of cheaper homes, generous mortgages and stamp duty cut First-time buyer numbers jump by 5.8 per cent compared to last year July saw a year-high in the amount lent to people buying their first homes Fewer homeowners are remortgaging than … Read more
Britains are being warned to guard their chickens after reports of fowl being stolen amid the Coronavirus outbreak. Smallholding groups and hen charities say those who own birds should make sure they keep an eye on them after parts of Britain were hit by egg shortages. There have already been reports of birds being taken … Read more
The Government has told the public not to move house during the coronavirus outbreak – but yesterday said there are exceptions in certain circumstances. Home buyers and sellers were left in limbo this week after the Government urged the public not to move house while the lockdown continues across the country. As a result tens of thousands … Read more
Don’t move home: Housing market is virtually suspended as Government urges buyers to postpone completion dates until coronavirus crisis is over Buyers urged to postpone moving in as the Government says not to move house Banks had lobbied ministers for a full freeze on the property market amid virus There are warnings of a sales … Read more
Susanna Wood is due to move in less than three weeks but isn’t sure if this will still go ahead Homebuyers have been left in limbo after the Government urged the public not to move house during the coronavirus lockdown. Those in the middle of the buying process told us they are now unsure when … Read more
Few images encapsulate more succinctly or poignantly the situation facing us all than that published by the Mail yesterday. A trim, neatly dressed elderly gentleman stands in the middle of a supermarket aisle, his gaze focused on the scrap of paper — presumably his shopping list — in his hands. All around him the shelves … Read more
House prices up as buyers return to the market but experts warn recovery could stumble By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:54 GMT, 11 March 2020 | Updated: 22:29 GMT, 11 March 2020 House prices appear to be growing again as buyers return to the market. A majority of property professionals reported a … Read more
Home buyers left disappointed after Stamp Duty overhaul fails to materialise but surcharge on foreign investors could ‘level the playing field’ for UK buyers Chancellor decides against Stamp Duty overhaul this afternoon in 2020 Budget The tax is due to bring £12.8billion into the Treasury’s coffers this tax year He confirmed a 2 per cent surcharge would … Read more
The number of homes bought using a Lifetime Isa in 2019 boomed 215 per cent, according to figures from the first building society to offer the Government-backed savings scheme. While the average first-time buyer bought a home worth £197,384 in December 2019 according to the most recent figures, those who took advantage of the 25 per … Read more
Taxpayers face a £292m bill as British Steel is rescued by Chinese buyers 292 days after it collapsed By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:15 GMT, 3 March 2020 | Updated: 23:15 GMT, 3 March 2020 Taxpayers face a hefty bill after British Steel was finally rescued by Chinese buyers – 292 days … Read more