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In the UK property market, timing is key. Sometimes, even when a house deal looks done, nothing is final until contracts have been exchanged. Often, gazumping or gazundering is at play. These fairly common, but extremely frustrating tactics can leave buyers or sellers out of pocket and significantly set back in their buying or selling […]

Whether you are a landlord looking to release equity from your assets, or an investor wanting a hassle-free, fast house sale, knowing the rights of tenants and your legal obligations for selling tenanted property can make a big difference to the efficiency of your sale. In this guide, our experts cover everything you need to […]

In May, the UK housing market experienced a noticeable shift, with Halifax reporting a 0.4% monthly fall in house prices to £296,648, reversing April’s 0.3% rise. Nationwide data added more nuance, showing prices climbed by 0.5% month-on-month after a dip in April, with an annual increase of 3.5%. Meanwhile, Zoopla confirmed that house sales agreed […]

It has been just over two months since the stamp duty thresholds reverted to pre-2022 levels and the impact on the market is already being felt. From 1st April 2025, buyers in England and Northern Ireland are now paying stamp duty on properties priced over £125,000 (down from the temporary £250,000 threshold). For first-time buyers, […]

There is no minimum period that you must wait before selling a house after buying it in the UK. Legally, as soon as you own the property (i.e. the purchase has completed and you are registered as the owner with HM Land Registry), most often it is up to you when you decide to sell […]

Property investors always have their eye out for favourable conditions in which to buy property and falling inflation might just be the most favourable condition of them all. This is due to a variety of factors including lower costs, stable income and improved market confidence. Decreasing inflation also creates a more predictable economic landscape, so […]

Selling a mortgaged home is a common scenario for homeowners across the UK, but it can raise questions and concerns. Navigating the process of selling properties with mortgages can seem overwhelming but whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, relocating, or selling a house you inherited, understanding how your mortgage affects a property sale is essential. Our property […]

Property supply has tightened across the UK, with high mortgage rates, economic uncertainty and tighter regulations combining to keep many homeowners from selling. More and more would-be movers are waiting for conditions to stabilise, while estate agents’ listings are thinner now than they were even a year ago. This means competition for good properties is […]

London property prices have always been a talking point, more so for those living in the capital’s most prestigious postcodes. Recent data from Benham and Reeves reveals that 43% of all homes listed in prime London areas over the last month have been priced at £1 million or more. With the average London home costing […]

Millions of homeowners across the UK are set to benefit from reduced mortgage payments following the Bank of England’s latest decision to lower interest rates (https://www.thesun.co.uk May,2025). In a move welcomed by borrowers and property investors alike, the base rate has been cut from 4.5% to 4.25%, the second reduction this year and the fourth […]

Selling a house during a divorce can be a confusing time, as well as emotionally, financially and legally overwhelming. Being well-informed from the start can help you navigate the process much more smoothly and keep things as fair and amicable as possible throughout. In this guide, our property selling experts will walk you through every […]

Auction House London’s Area Guide to Rainham Auction House London has a number of interesting properties listed for auction throughout the City and surrounding areas. Our property auction experts are knowledgeable about the different areas in and around London, such as Rainham in Kent, and are sharing a series of London area guides to help […]