Spotting an Overpriced Home

Friday, February 24, 2017

Every seller is tempted to overprice their home. They may have carried out lots of work over the years or may need the extra money to trade up.   Buy as a buyer, you want to pay the market price. So how do you spot an overpriced...

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VIDEO: New name and look for the Guild of Property Professionals

Monday, January 30, 2017

The Guild has got a new look - as well as a new name. Watch our video to see the new look for the brand.  This is the biggest change in fifteen years, and includes changing the company name from the Guild of Professional Estate Agents to...

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Lenders begin to announce buy to Let changes

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Lenders have started to announce changes to their buy-to-let policies following the Prudential Regulation Authority’s decision to phase in new stricter rules. The PRA said in September that lenders must take the borrower’s income...

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Where do properties sell the fastest?

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Buying a home can be stressful, so it is always best to research the area before starting a property search. Being aware of how quickly the market moves and what is most popular is key. Not only will it shed light on how long it will take to...

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The Bank of England Holds Base Rate

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

The Bank of England decided unanimously to hold the base rate at 0.25% in November, despite suggestions back in August that a further rate cut was possible.   Following Britain’s vote to...

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Annual House Price Growth Slows

Friday, December 9, 2016

London & Country give you the run down on the latest house price growth news. 

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UK House Price Index Snap Shot: August 2016

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

(Released October 2016) The August 2016 house price index data showed a monthly rise of 1.3 per cent across the UK, 1.4 per cent in England and 1.3 per cent in London. Regionally, the South West region experienced the highest monthly...

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First Time Buyers - Regional Age Gap

Monday, October 17, 2016

Seven-year age gap between FTB’s across UK Recent research by Halifax has revealed a seven-year age difference in First Time Buyers depending on where they live.   According to the lender the national average is currently...

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