A recent survey* to identify the least affordable city in the UK, positions Bristol at number 12 up from 13th in 2016, with Bristol house prices 8.7 times higher than … Read House Prices in Bristol nearly 9 times average earnings
Posts Categorized: Conveyancing
Marriage or a House?
With the average wedding in the UK now costing £27,000*, more and more couples are postponing their nuptials in favour of purchasing a property. Getting on the property ladder seems … Read Marriage or a House?
The bank of Mum and Dad is still open
The bank of mum and dad is still open and since 2010 there’s been a 14% increase in first-time buyers relying on their families for financial help when purchasing a … Read The bank of Mum and Dad is still open
From Trainee to Director – A profile of Property Expert Ruth Sampson
Once Ruth Sampson had made up her mind that law would be her chosen career, she embarked on a process of University study and on-the-job training to acquire the necessary … Read From Trainee to Director – A profile of Property Expert Ruth Sampson
Mortgage rates hit record lows!
The mortgage rate war among lenders has resulted in fixed rates falling to record lows, which is good news for borrowers!
It is now possible to fix rates for up … Read Mortgage rates hit record lows!
HOUSE PRICES IN 2015
House prices reportedly rocketed in 2014, with the highest increases seen in London and the South East. According to data collected by Zoopla [1], the average property value in the … Read HOUSE PRICES IN 2015
Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax
Since the 4th December this year stamp duty has changed dramatically.
Before the reform stamp duty was charged on the whole of the purchase price. It is now levied progressively, … Read Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax