Mortgage Market Briefing – October 2020
House prices have continued to enjoy sustained growth, with record prices being seen in many areas as buyers race to purchase properties before the stamp duty deadline.
House prices have continued to enjoy sustained growth, with record prices being seen in many areas as buyers race to purchase properties before the stamp duty deadline.
Understand the changes in transaction numbers and average house prices across Scotland in August 2020.
The housing market boom continued apace in September, as home buyers reaped the benefits of the Government’s stamp duty tax holiday.
Home buyers and existing owners have been encouraged to snap up cheap mortgage deals while they last, as early signs have emerged that interest rates are starting to rise.
Acquiring a Home Report is a vital part of the process when selling your property in Scotland, and every property seller needs to have one – in fact, it’s a legal obligation.
Has your Home Report highlighted unexpected issues? If so, speak to your Chartered Surveyor, your selling agent, and a specialist or tradesperson.
The housing market was handed a major boost this month as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak announced a temporary cut to stamp duty tax rates.
Like so many businesses across the UK and indeed the world, the impact of COVID-19 has transformed the way we work. With offices closed and the majority of colleagues forced to work from home, we turned to technology to maintain communication and sustain business activity.
Almost two million homeowners have asked their mortgage provider for a payment holiday, according to figures released by the banking trade body UK Finance.