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Stamp Duty on Second Homes: What You Need to Know

November 13, 2024

Stamp Duty on Second Homes: What You Need to Know

In the last decade, the number of second homes in England has increased by more than 50%, even despite stamp duty increases in 2024. If you’re considering buying a second...

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Why hasn’t my house sold after months on the market?

October 25, 2024

Why hasn’t my house sold after months on the market?

Why hasn’t my house sold after months on the market? It can be frustrating when your property lingers on the market for months on end. Especially if your house move...

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What Documents do I Need to Sell My Home?

September 22, 2024

What Documents do I Need to Sell My Home?

Selling a home can be daunting. There are many moving parts, from preparing the property for sale to negotiating with prospective buyers, to the legalities of the sale transaction. Much...

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What can you buy for less than the average house price?

August 25, 2024

What can you buy for less than the average house price?

Properties in West Yorkshire are amongst the 20% for lowest prices in England and Wales, while areas of west yorkshire are regularly mentioned as some of the best places to...

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Ultimate Guide To Selling An Inherited Property

July 25, 2024

Ultimate Guide To Selling An Inherited Property

According to research from UK think tank Demos, the value of UK inheritances passed on every year has approximately doubled every two decades since 1979 (when adjusted for inflation). If...

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How to Secure the Best Deal When Buying or Selling Your Home

June 27, 2024

How to Secure the Best Deal When Buying or Selling Your Home

Who doesn’t love a good deal? You stand to save (or gain) thousands of pounds if you can buy for a bargain and sell for a premium.  As Yorkshire’s local...

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Council Tax: A Complete Guide

May 29, 2024

Council Tax: A Complete Guide

Nobody enjoys paying taxes, but Council Tax is an important way to uplift local communities.  Most adult residents in England, Scotland and Wales pay council tax on their homes —...

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How to Buy and Sell a Home at the same time

April 30, 2024

How to Buy and Sell a Home at the same time

Buying a new home at the same time as selling your old one can be stressful.  Buying and selling a home at the same time makes you part of a...

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Can you get a Mortgage on an Auction Property

March 7, 2024

Can you get a Mortgage on an Auction Property

Buying a property at auction can be a great way to get a bargain — if you have all your financial ducks in a row before you begin. The key...

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Will Mortgage rates go down 2024 UK

February 1, 2024

Will Mortgage rates go down 2024 UK

Mortgage rate trends might not be the most fun thing to think about. But for people looking to buy a home, it is important to understand mortgage rate movements, and...

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