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Why first-time buyers should start the financial conversation early
Award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, is encouraging the nation’s first-time buyers to open up about their finances this Talk Money Week, offering expert guidance on how to make these conversations more natural, productive, and stress-free. What is Talk Money Week? Talk Money Week is a national initiative created by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)…
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Breaking Property News 5/11/25
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Ordance survey and HMLR programme unveils its six new startups Property inspection app Survey Shack has been selected as one of only six startups forming part of the 21st cohort of the award-winning Geovation Accelerator Programme from Ordnance Survey (OS) and HM Land Registry (HMLR). The programme…
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Bonfire Night could cause £1,500 in property damages
New research from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management support, warns that Bonfire Night could cost renters an average of £1,475 in property damage if proper care is not taken, but that with a few simple safety checks in place, the much-loved evening of celebration and community can go off without a…
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Hodge Bank introduces 80% LTV on Interest Only Mortgages, helping borrowers maximise their affordability
Specialist lender Hodge has today announced it will accept 80% Loan to Value (LTV) on Interest Only Mortgages to help borrowers expand their affordability. The criteria enhancement is the latest in a raft of changes introduced by the lender in a bid to make its underwriting as flexible as possible. This change applies to Hodge’s…
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Breaking Property News 4/11/25
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Fine & Country network prepare for success in 2026 Premium estate agency Fine & Country is delighted to announce the return of its Regional Meetings this November, bringing together business owners, key decision-makers, and leading agents from across the network. These highly anticipated events…
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The end of the ‘Forever Home’? 63 per cent of young homeowners prioritise flexibility and renovation potential over permanence
63 per cent of younger homeowners (18-34 year olds) find the ‘forever home’ concept less important than older generations Nearly half (45 per cent) of the same group of homeowners expect to move home within the next five years, embracing a flexible ‘Right Now Home’ model 23 per cent of 18-34 year olds view their…
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Ignoring these simple winter property maintenance tasks could cost you big time
The latest research from nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties, has revealed that failing to complete some of the most common winter home maintenance tasks could cost homeowners thousands of pounds, as ignored issues turn into major repair jobs over the colder months. Springbok Properties analysed a series of essential winter…
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Half of first-time buyers delaying until after the Budget
The latest research from eXp UK has revealed that almost half of first-time buyers (47%) have paused their homebuying plans until after the Autumn Budget, as uncertainty around potential tax and housing policy changes continues to weigh on buyer confidence. However, it’s not short-term tax tweaks they’re waiting for. The survey of aspiring homeowners, commissioned…
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Moneyfacts Average Mortgage Rate dips below 5%
The Moneyfacts Average Mortgage Rate has dropped below 5%. The latest analysis by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals how the rate has changed over time. Rachel Springall, Finance Expert at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, said: “Borrowers will no doubt be thrilled to see mortgage rates drop, particularly the millions due to come off a cheap fixed rate before the year is…
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Breaking Property News 3/11/25
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Opportunity for self-employed agents in Prime Central London Fine & Country has announced the launch of its new Partner Agent Programme in Prime Central London. The initiative offers an exclusive opportunity for entrepreneurial, self-employed estate agents to operate independently under a globally recognised luxury…
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Does the market even need a Budget boost?
The latest market analysis from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has suggests that, despite mounting speculation around what support might come for homebuyers in the forthcoming Autumn Budget, the UK property market is already showing impressive stability and resilience – raising the question of whether it even needs a policy boost at…
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Forget kerb appeal: LRG report reveals what really triggers a homebuyer’s offer
One of the UK’s largest property services groups has published its debut sales report, uncovering what genuinely persuades buyers to make an offer – and the findings challenge the traditional focus on kerb appeal. While sellers often guess which improvements will pay off, the data shows where money is well spent and where it’s wasted….
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Prime London’s love affair with period homes continues
One in four listings are historic properties The latest research from Jefferies London shows that nearly a quarter of homes listed for sale across prime central London (23.3%) offer high-end homebuyers the chance to secure a period property, with demand for prime period properties at its highest in Maida Vale. Jefferies London analysed current for…
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Industry Response to latest Nationwide House Price Index
Nationwide House Price Index for October 2025, with the latest figures showing no Halloween haunting for homebuyers where house price growth is concerned – despite widespread talks of Autumn Budget uncertainty hitting the market. The latest index shows that: – House prices increased by 0.3% between September and October of this year. On an annual…
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The capital’s most haunted property hotspots for Halloween homebuyers
The latest analysis by Foxtons has revealed which of the capital’s spookiest postcodes command the largest house price premiums, as the average cost of purchasing a property in one of London’s most haunted neighbourhoods comes in 48% more than the wider London average. Foxtons analysed the property market across 14 of London’s most haunted locations,…
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