For would-be buyers who have spent months saving for a deposit, or sellers holding fire when it comes to putting their property on the market, 2017 is the time to get moving. While Spring is traditionally a busy time when…
Read moreAccording to property industry experts, one of the leading trends in 2017 will be the emergence of interior design agencies in unexpected places. While hotels and new home developers have long employed the unique talents of those with the vision…
Read moreWith the final chapter of 2016 drawing to a close, how do mortgage interest rates currently stand? From the vote to leave the EU, to various monetary policies introduced by Mark Carney, to the introduction of ever more complex mortgage…
Read moreMortgage enquiries from overseas buyers and British expats are up 45 per cent in Quarter 4, compared to the previous quarter, reveals the mortgages division of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The observation from deVere Mortgages,…
Read moreCurrent rules Currently, an individual domiciled outside the UK or a non UK resident trust is generally only subject to UK IHT on directly held UK assets. To avoid a charge, it is common to hold UK sited assets through…
Read moreHouse prices in Northern Ireland remain some 40% below their 2007 peak, but lack of supply is pushing them steadily upward. According to Savills, house prices in Northern Ireland increased faster than in any other UK region in 2014. In…
Read moreWhilst the drop in pound against the euro in the past month has undoubtedly been bad news, savvy property hunters can remove the sting of the currency loss by taking a loan – and one at an historically low rate….
Read moreLast year experienced a slow down due to the pending General Election and this year the market was subjected to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on additional homes and the EU Referendum. The South East showed the highest level…
Read moreBelvoir’s first post-Brexit rental index and a survey of franchise owners from across the company’s network confirm that despite uncertainty following Brexit and recent stamp duty increases, the rental market continues to thrive. However, Belvoir’s Chief Operating Officer, Dorian Gonsalves…
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