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The Bank of England has just made the decision to hold the base rate to 4.25%

Stephanie Daley, Director of Partnerships at Alexander Hall, commented:

"Although a cut may have been the preferable decision, today's choice to hold the base rate once again will still be welcomed by homebuyers and remortgagers alike, as it reinforces the growing sense of consistency and strength in the mortgage market.

We've continued to see growing borrower engagement in recent months,...

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Failing landlords to be named and shamed as government steps up support for social housing tenants

Sub-standard social landlords to be publicly shamed if failing to meet standards

· Resident Panel will give tenants a voice to raise their complaints at the heart of government

· Social Housing reforms will transform the experiences of residents by tightening regulation and holding landlords to account

· Measures will help ensure we meet target to half number of non...

How much has your home made?

Data sourced from the Gov.uk - UK House Price Index (Jan 1997 to Jan 2022 - latest available)

Paying off your mortgage this year? This is how much your home has made

While a somewhat lethargic London property market may be currently trailing the rest of the UK when it comes to the pandemic property price boom, research from debt advisory specialists, Henry Dannell , has revealed it...

How to save money when buying a house

Stipendium, a platform focussed around simplifying complex life events such as moving home , has created a guide to help homebuyers best prepare for the buying process and, therefore, save money by avoiding unnecessary expenditures.

Ensure a good credit score

A high credit score gives buyers a much better chance of being offered a good mortgage. This can increase the buying...

Dandara's The Chilterns launched in Walters Ash

A brand-new development has just opened its doors to homebuyers in Walters Ash, Buckinghamshire this month. Independent housebuilder Dandara has officially launched its stylish range of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes at its development The Chilterns, located on Clappins Lane; with a Show Home also now available to view.

There has already been considerable interest in the...

Housebuilder supports local community with donation to Waterside foodbank

Over the last five years the need for foodbanks in the UK has increased by 128%, with 302,905 emergency food parcels distributed in the South East of England alone [1] . To help people in crisis in this region, Dandara Southern has donated 224.55kg to the Waterside Foodbank which is part of The Trussell Trust network of Foodbanks.

Based in Southampton, close to a number of the...

Top tips to avoid delays during a property transaction

It is widely agreed that today’s housing market is a seller’s market. Buyer demand is through the roof and homes are selling at record pace, often for money well above the asking price. However, there are still some factors that can greatly hamper the speed of a sale, so property purchasing specialist, HBB Solutions , has compiled a guide on the main things that can delay the selling process...

Tenants earnings fall below rental affordability threshold

Research by leading rental portal, Rentd , has found that the earnings of the average tenant sit below the rental affordability threshold in five of the nation’s nine regions.

The research by Rentd looked at the current average income of a tenant and how it compared to the average level of rental affordability based on the benchmark of two and half times the average rent.

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Homebuyers call for gazumping to be made illegal

UK homebuyers call for gazumping to be made illegal

Property purchasing specialist, HBB Solutions , has revealed that the vast majority of UK homebuyers want to see the practice of gazumping made illegal, as one in 10 fell foul of the backhanded practice during their last house hunt.

The survey of 1,000 UK homebuyers to have purchased in the last six months alone found that...

Open House Event in Longridge With Homes Ready For You

ANWYL Homes has issued an open invitation to view homes “ready for you” at Stonebridge Fold in Longridge – with the chance to have your energy bills paid for a year.

An open house is taking place at the Whittingham Road development this weekend (March 26) – coinciding with New Homes Week.

The housebuilder has a pair of Hartford style properties ‘ready for you’ now, with a...

Couple Strike It Lucky Moving To The Coast

LIFE’S a beach for retirees Ian and Norma Woodward since moving to a new home in Barnstaple, Devon. They’ve relocated from a property in Worcestershire built nine years ago to a brand new home at Pickards at Larkbear from Elan Homes.

“While Malvern is very pretty it’s almost in the centre of England and, as I was retiring, we wanted to live closer to the sea,” Ian explained. “Here we...

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