The government has said the new Financial Services and Markets Bill, announced in today’s Queen’s Speech will support consumers by ‘protecting access to cash’. Cash remains an important payment method for millions of people across the UK, particularly those in vulnerable groups, and the government said it is committed to preserving it. The Bill will
There are so many decisions to be made when you are looking to invest and renovate in a property. Here are some tips from Evolving Home. Location The location of a property is crucial when deciding to purchase a property to renovate, or else you’ll have a tough time finding a house to make your
Families in the UK have made nearly 32,000 reclaims for overpaid inheritance tax in the past six year, official figures obtained by NFU Mutual have revealed. Inheritance tax is assessed on the value of a person’s estate on the date of death and the tax must normally be paid within six months. If, when the
Homeowners left in the shadows by neighbouring home extensions could claim for compensation or have them removed a new consumer guide published by the RICS says. With a mini boom in new home extensions following the pandemic, (Savills found that nearly 250,000 were given permission in the year up to September 2021 alone) those living
House price growth showed signs of slowing, according to a leading property website. New listings were 5% higher than the five-year average during the month, signalling the start of a recovery in supply says Zoopla. The increase in homes coming on to the market was seen across all property types, including much in demand three
If you own property, you will be well aware of having to maintain it Sovereign Boss has prepared 7 tips on how to choose a reputable tradesperson to repair damages from potential leaks and damage caused. Homeowners are at risk of losing thousands of pounds if targeted by a rogue tradesperson, especially after bad weather
The most expensive and cheapest streets in Blackburn and Darwen have been revealed. House sales company Property Solvers tracked average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2016 to see where the highest and lowest-priced homes are located across the BB2 and BB3 postcodes. On Billinge End Road (BB2), 10 properties sold for an
More than four in ten British homeowners transformed their spare bedrooms into offices, gyms, cinemas and more throughout the pandemic. Zoopla surveyed homeowners across the UK to understand how the nation’s room requirements shifted – and how our homes changed as a result. Among those who changed their homes, more than half (53%) said they
The ‘Council Tax band’ was the most common question new buyers search for when they are looking to move home or get on to the property ladder. Barratt London wanted to know exactly the burning questions people moving home. ‘Changing address when moving house’ and ‘who to inform when moving home’ were also up there
The average price of a detached home has increased by more than £60,000 since March 2020, research by the Halifax has found. The analysis, based on data from the Halifax House Price Index and conducted in partnership with IHS Markit, found that the cost of detached properties in the UK has risen at almost twice