April showers for the UK Property Market?
Don't be caught out this April in property showers. Next month is raining property deadlines and start dates. Listed below are some of the things to expect, prepare and brace yourself for. A 2% surcharge - Overseas purchasers will now have to pay an additional 2% surcharge on any property
UK House Price Index explained
It can seem at times like every property professional is a wannabe Mystic Meg. Predicting price rises, surges in demand or impending doom. If you'd like to join their ranks or understand how some of the data is collected to enable this soothsaying ability, the above chart features the UK's
EWS1 Forms revisited
New guidance issued by RICS aimed at releasing leaseholders from the necessity of an EWS1 form comes into play from the 5th of April 2021. The hope is this will encourage mortgage lenders to lend to sellers or owners looking to remortgage without the need for a fire survey. So what
The winners and losers from the 2021 Budget
Corporation Tax From April 2023 Corporation tax will increase from 19% to 25% this will greatly affect Landlords with portfolios listed as Limited Companies. It is though still a cheaper alternative than paying 40% on profits in income tax if a higher earner. Plus you still benefit by offsetting mortgage interest
What are searches and why do you need them?
You found your dream home, got your mortgage approved even got your survey back but still no sign of those elusive searches! I mean