Property news

With Autumn fast approaching, HaMuch , the place to find the country's best tradespeople at a great price, has highlighted which tasks homeowners need to tackle before the weather takes a turn, as failing to do so could cost thousands to rectify.

Especially in the case of Japanese Knotweed, which can die down to ground level during winter, leaving homeowners oblivious to the danger...

New insight from Yopa , the full-service estate agents, has revealed that despite an increase in inheritance tax thresholds over the last 20 years, higher rates of house price growth mean that homebuyers across 36% all UK local authorities are now automatically liable to pay inheritance tax based on the value of their bricks and mortar estate alone, versus just 4% two decades ago.

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The labyrinthine world of property buying can often leave homebuyers feeling lost and overwhelmed. Where do you start when looking for your perfect home? What kind of property will give you the best return on your investment? With an endless sea of questions, who can you turn to for answers? The key lies in understanding one of the most essential components in the property buying process....

With Labour committing to improving the leasehold sector, the latest research fromOpen Property Group has revealed just how many homes are currently listed for sale across the nation with a short lease, as well as the potential bargains on offer for homebuyers willing to take on the tax of extending them.

Open Property Group analysed current market data* on homes with a short lease...