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How much council tax will you have to pay on a second home?
Second home council tax will surge from April across many parts of England. It follows similar local authority changes in Scotland and Wales.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Will mortgage rates fall this year?
Mortgage rates have tumbled over the past few months. Whether you're buying a home, remortgaging or a buy-to-let landlord, we look at the outlook for mortgage rates this year
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Rightmove: Asking prices up again in March as buyers undeterred by looming stamp duty hikes
Average asking prices are up by 1.1% month-on-month and have sustained a 1% growth year-on-year
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Is now a good time to sell a house?
The property market often enjoys a spring boost, but this time could be different. Is now a good time to sell a house?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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The top 10 holiday let hotspots as tax perks end in April
The furnished holiday lets tax regime will be scrapped next month - can property investors still make money from short-term rentals?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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RICS: UK housing market starts to lose momentum
The latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reveals that housing market activity is slowing due to the upcoming stamp duty hike, as well as “international economic uncertainties”
By Ruth Emery Published
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves explained
House prices have risen so far this year ahead of April’s stamp duty deadline, but we could see a slowdown in the market after the changes kick in. Will house prices rise or fall in 2025?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Halifax: House prices dip in February but will continue to rise
House prices dipped by 0.1% in February as the window to beat stamp duty changes narrowed, but a supply-demand imbalance could push prices higher this year overall
By Katie Williams Published
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What is an offset mortgage and should you consider one?
Offset mortgages are a good way to put your money to work. We explain what they are and if they might work for you.
By Holly Thomas Last updated