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It's officially Spring and with this new season comes longer, brighter days after a cold and gloomy winter, prompting many people to start thinking about selling their home. Now we're in April and lockdown restrictions are starting to lift, this also means more freedom to start on those plans to move. Therefore, if you're planning on putting your property up for sale in the next few months, here is what...

There are numerous house price indexes covering the property market in the UK. Here we provide a snapshot of the latest data for our region, the wider economy and take a look back at how prices have changed.

It’s a common fact that spring is generally seen as one of the best times to sell a property. This is due to the bright daylight and increased sunlight hours, which make your home more visually appealing, in addition to people having more time on their hands and clearer schedules to be flexible for house viewings. Here are our top three tips for preparing your property for sale this spring.

A bid to save leaseholders from bills to remove cladding has been defeated in parliament.

From 1 April, all landlords in England must follow new rules to help improve tenant safety.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on house building, the government has said.

The UK will miss its long-term, legally binding climate targets unless the government addresses energy efficiency in homes as a priority, a committee of MPs warned on 22 March.

As your lease runs down it dramatically decreases the value of your flat or apartment. The longer this goes on, the more expensive it will become to renew. On top of this, each lender has different criteria with regards to lease length and this will restrict the number of lenders in the market potentially cutting out the best deals, meaning it becomes increasingly difficult to sell when you want to. At...

The government has reissued its official guidance on the possession process for private landlords. The document was originally published last year but was updated on 12 March to take account of the latest extension to the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions and new notice periods for tenants.

The UK property market is in the strongest spring sellers' market for a decade with buyer demand remaining high and the stamp duty holiday extended, property site Rightmove has said.