2025 outlook: save on Stamp Duty before it’s too late
During the mini-budget in September 2022, the stamp duty thresholds on residential property were raised to their current levels, with the nil band increased from £125,000 to £250,000 for homemovers selling their home to buy another one, and first-time buyers paying no stamp duty on properties costing up to £425,000. While this was initially […]
How to personalise a rented property
According to the English Housing Survey (EHS), the private rented sector has roughly 4.6 million households (representing 19% of households in England). Renting a property does not mean you have to resign yourself to a life of off-whites to please your landlord, so we have listed some of the best renter-friendly ways to give your […]
Top 10 tips to make your move as easy as possible
Moving can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re relocating for the first time. To ensure a smooth transition from old to new, we’re bringing you some useful tips to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. The secret is in the planning Make sure you get organised early. If your house is […]
How to give your property the wow-factor
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Stamp Duty on second homes: all you need to know
Thinking of buying a second home? The recent Autumn Budget announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves has significant implications for those planning to buy a second home or invest in a buy-to-let property in the coming year. With changes to the Stamp Duty tax rate and adjustments to tax thresholds set to take effect in 2024 […]
The Guild secures ESTAS Award for Best Agency Network for the fourth consecutive year
The Guild of Property Professionals has once again proven its excellence in the property sector, securing the coveted ESTAS award for Best Agency Network for the fourth consecutive year. This exceptional achievement, announced at the prestigious ESTAS awards ceremony on Friday, 18 October, underscores The Guild’s unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding customer service across the UK. […]
Moving House in Northern Ireland: Cookstown
Cookstown is a town located in Mid-Ulster, Northern Ireland, and is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and strong sense of community. It has a central location, offering easy access to other towns and cities in Northern Ireland, including Dungannon, Magherafelt, and Belfast. Cookstown is easily connected to the main transport routes throughout the […]
How to identify an up-and-coming hot spot
Wondering how to spot the next property hotspot without a crystal ball? Discovering a neighborhood on the brink of a boom can turn an ordinary property investment into a high-reward opportunity. But how do you find these future goldmines? Finding the next big property investment opportunity is all about timing, with the right knowledge, you […]
Top 10 things to know before buying your first home
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Autumn 2024 UK Property Market Report: Growing market momentum
With a more positive outlook for autumn, confidence should continue to return to the housing market, as inflation remains under control and interest rates are now taking their first steps downwards. Setting the scene The property market has remained active, if a little subdued, over the summer. However, the first bank rate cut in […]
