by Chris Wilson | Apr 27, 2023 | Mortgages & General Property News, All
The number of home movers fell 35% year-on-year in the first half of 20221, a drop that was widely expected following last year’s uniquely busy pandemic-influenced market. Still high In total, 172,510 people moved house in the first six months of this year, well below...
by Chris Wilson | Apr 27, 2023 | Mortgages & General Property News, All
Gardens uprooted A quarter (25%) of homeowners in the UK with outside space have turned all or part of their garden into a driveway and a further 17% plan to make this change1. As well as parking space proving to be popular, one in ten homeowners with outside...
by Chris Wilson | Apr 27, 2023 | Mortgages & General Property News, All
With energy bills soaring, the advantages of improving energy efficiency are becoming evident to many homeowners seeking to reduce their outgoings. Research1 suggests that over a quarter (26%) of British homeowners want to carry out improvements in order to make...
by Chris Wilson | Apr 27, 2023 | All, Mortgages & General Property News
We all know financial commitments are a fact of life. Mortgage repayments and household bills aren’t glamorous expenses, but they are unavoidable in spending our hard-earned cash. Protection insurance too should be seen as a certainty in your financial plans. With...
by Chris Wilson | Apr 27, 2023 | Mortgages & General Property News, All
Are you over sixty-five and finding it challenging to get a mortgage? You’re certainly not alone, according to recent findings1. With the number of people in the UK aged over 65 soon expected to surpass those aged 18 and under, just 37% of potential borrowers aged 65...
by Chris Wilson | Apr 27, 2023 | Mortgages & General Property News, All
A growing proportion of house hunters are focusing on energy-efficient considerations when looking to buy a new home. Research1 suggests that rising energy prices and the cost-of-living crisis are having a significant impact on how buyers prioritise various desirable...