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Fewer first-time buyers rely on bank of mum and dad to get on the property ladder

New data from TSB has revealed that fewer first-time buyers are reliant on gifts from family and friends to put towards a deposit on their first home[1].

First-time buyers who received money from a friend or family member changed marginally from just over a third (34%) in Q1 2024 to just under a third (30%) in Q1 2025.

Ahead of the stamp duty changes that came into effect on 1 April,...

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7 insider tips to lock in a lower mortgage rate

While many mortgage lenders have reduced their rates following the recent Bank of England base rate reduction, some borrowers may still find themselves without access to these competitive deals for an array of reasons.

It's, therefore, important to explore your options to ensure you secure the best possible mortgage rate .

To help, mortgage comparison website Uswitch has...

Reapit webinar to help agents navigate new EPC targets

With new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) targets for rental properties on the horizon, the UK's private rented sector is facing a period of substantial change – and a hefty bill. Reapit, the leading technology provider to the UK property industry, is hosting a new webinar to help agents and landlords understand the full implications of the new EPC C target and manage the transition...

'Work with industry on EPC targets for tenants' sake,' says expert

By Steve Richmond, Reapit General Manager, UK&I

With Labour's election victory, a new EPC target has been announced.

In mid-July, the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, announced that landlords will need to raise the standard of their accommodation to an EPC standard C by 2030. Understanding the cost implications would be significant,...

Cooling housing market conditions see equity release payouts reduce by £12K since last year

Over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , reveals that people who are taking equity release from their properties are, on average, £12,400 worse off today than they were last year as the recent indications of house price recovery are yet to have a positive impact at the higher end of the property market.

Regency Living has analysed how the average price of homes that are being...

Celebration event marks completion of major homes development on St Mary’s Island

A celebration event has been held to mark the completion of a major housing project that has rejuvenated part of Chatham’s former Royal Dockyard.

Almost 30 years in the making, the St Mary’s Island development has transformed the 150-acre peninsula in the River Medway into a thriving neighbourhood of 1,700 homes with a school, parks and community centre.

Work on the project...

How to Modernise Your Old Home With Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Old houses often have the advantage over new builds in terms of being built more sturdily, with high ceilings and more space both indoors and outdoors. Not to mention they often hold more charm in terms of architecture and design.

But although new builds have a reputation for being more cheaply built and cramped by comparison, they’re often also built with energy efficiency in mind...

Extending a mortgage by 10 years costs the average first-time buyer £87,000

Data from mortgage broker Mojo Mortgages' has revealed that the average mortgage term that a first-time buyer now takes out is 30 years.

However, whilst a longer mortgage term can provide some short-term relief in the form of a lower mortgage payment per month, they come with significantly higher overall interest charges over the life of the loan.

Extending a...

Five postcodes offering landlords huge yields

The latest market analysis by Inventory Base , the UK's market leading Property Inventory Specialists, reveals the five UK postcodes where buy-to-let investors can generate the highest yields with an initial investment cost of below £100,000.

Inventory Base analysed average rental yield data in the UK to highlight which postcodes offer the highest yields for buy-to-let landlords who...

Leaders Romans Group identifies and responds to demand for residential portfolio advice

In the Budget on 30 October it is anticipated that both Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax will rise. But while this may appear unattractive to high earners, current legislation creates an ideal investment opportunity for them as individuals and companies to profit free from increased taxes.

The returns on managed residential property portfolios have increased exponentially in the...

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8 staircase fixes and hallway projects that could add value to your home

When making home improvements, many dive into the project with a short-term budget in mind. Yet they don’t fully consider whether making the “improvement” will benefit the home’s overall value when it comes to selling in the future. To help make renovation decisions easier, home improvers Lucie Levesley, Director at Jackson Woodturners stair part specialists and Kevin Gaskell, Director at...

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