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FIVE hidden costs that're catching home buyers out, AFTER they put their offer in, says expert

A lot of home buyers think the final stage of the 'buying-a-home' process is putting their offer in, and everything will run smoothly from there.

However, once the offer has been accepted, that's when the little costs here and there start to appear, that many home buyers aren't prepared for.

According to property finance specialist, Helen Hobbs, at Pure Property Finance , buyers...

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Sphere Abu Dhabi to open on Yas Island in landmark project

Abu Dhabi, 14 May 2026: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Sphere Entertainment Co. have announced that Yas Island has been selected as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi, a landmark project with a construction phase cost of US$1.7 billion. Poised to become a global icon, the venue will attract tourists from around the world, boost economic diversification,...

SNIPEF welcomes UK Government plans to tackle late payment and unfair retention practices

Following the announcement in the King's Speech that the UK Government will bring forward legislation on late payments for SMEs, Fiona Hodgson, Chief Executive of SNIPEF, said:

"SNIPEF welcomes the UK Government's commitment to tackling late payment and unfair retention practices within the construction supply chain.

"For many plumbing and heating businesses, particularly...

What International Renters Need to Know About Apartments in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the world's great cities—endlessly layered, meticulously organised, and surprisingly affordable compared to London, Sydney, or New York when you factor in what you actually get for your money. But renting here as a foreigner has its own set of rules, quirks, and conventions that can catch newcomers off guard.

If you're relocating for work, planning an extended stay,...

Home sellers face months of delays as legal bottlenecks threaten sales before exchange

The latest market analysis from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that home sellers in some parts of the country are facing Local Authority search waiting times of more than 90 days, with growing legal bottlenecks increasingly putting transactions at risk before they reach the finish line.

House Buyer Bureau analysed the latest Local Authority search turnaround time data, looking at...

Developers Face a Tougher Test as Buyers Ask for Clearer Project Details

The development sector entered 2026 with cautious expectations. Staffing shortages, delivery constraints, and viability pressures on some schemes have not disappeared. The market environment — while showing pockets of activity — remains one in which buyers are moving more selectively and engaging less readily with projects that don't feel concrete and credible from the outset.

That...

Exceptionally rare property with perfect EPC rating hits the market

The latest analysis by Foxtons has revealed that homes with an EPC rating of A have accounted for an average of just 0.5% of all annual EPC lodgements made over the last 15 years. However, the firm has now listed an exceptionally rare occurrence, a property boasting a perfect EPC rating of 108 out of 108.

Foxtons analysed EPC lodgement data across England and Wales over the last 15...

Auction homes offer 45% discount, but speed of specialist finance is key to securing them

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital , believes that whilst property auctions continue to offer some of the most attractive discounts in the market, the ability to move quickly using specialist finance is becoming increasingly crucial in order to secure these opportunities.

Octane Capital analysed current auction property listings across England, comparing...

Home sellers still overpricing as just two regions see realistic price expectations

The latest internal data analysis from House Buyer Bureau has found that just two regions, London and the South East, are currently seeing seller expectations align with market reality, whilst the rest of the country continues to price above market value, contributing to slower sales and ongoing market friction.

House Buyer Bureau analysed its own internal data alongside wider...

The King's Speech - Property Industry Reaction

On leasehold reform

Sim Sekhon, Group CEO at Legal for Landlords , commented:

"Leasehold reform may benefit homeowners, but the government's real challenge is delivering fairer protections without undermining investment confidence or triggering wider financial consequences across the housing market."

"Any further reform of the leasehold system is likely to be...

Buy-to-let mortgage costs climb by as much as 64% in a decade as landlords face mounting pressure from rental reform

The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that the average monthly cost of a buy-to-let mortgage has climbed by as much as 64% over the last decade, as landlords continue to face mounting financial pressure alongside sweeping reforms introduced via the Renters' Rights Act.

Benham and Reeves analysed the change in buy-to-let mortgage...

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