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Jun 30, 2025

Property asking prices rise for third consecutive month, says Rightmove

Property asking prices rise for third consecutive month, says Rightmove Grater buyer demand has helped push up the average price of newly marketed properties by 1.5%, or £5,279, this month to £

Jun 30, 2025

Bills to fall with latest energy price cap change

Bills to fall with latest energy price cap change The energy price cap is the maximum amount energy suppliers can charge you for each unit of energy you use. It’s updated every three months by energy

Jun 30, 2025

5 compelling reasons to retire to Spain

5 compelling reasons to retire to Spain If you’re nearing retirement or planning for the future, you might be considering various options for where to spend and enjoy your golden years. If you’re

Jun 30, 2025

Tentative signs of post-election bounce in housing market optimism

Tentative signs of post-election bounce in housing market optimism The latest residential market survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) continues to highlight a subdu

Jun 30, 2025

Nationwide: house prices rise at fastest rate in 18 months

UK house prices have increased at the fastest rate in 18 months. Although according to Nationwide, high mortgage rates still pose challenges for many prospective buyers. The building society report

Jun 30, 2025

Bank of England rate cut hailed as ‘new chapter for housing market’

Bank of England rate cut hailed as ‘new chapter for housing market’ The Bank of England has reduced interest rates for the first time since the onset of the Covid pandemic. A move hailed by one finan

Jun 30, 2025

Spain and Canada the most attractive overseas markets

Spain and Canada the most attractive overseas markets Here at Homes of Distinction we can help make your overseas dream a reality…… People from overseas are most interested in buying property in

Jun 30, 2025

Downsizing could unlock half a million in cash for empty nesters

Homeowners of five-bedroom properties without a mortgage could unlock almost £500,000 by downsizing, research suggests. Analysis by Rightmove highlights the cash-equity release opportunities for th