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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
Jun 30, 2025
Bank of England rate cut sparks ‘welcome boost’ in homebuyer activity
Bank of England rate cut sparks ‘welcome boost’ in homebuyer activity The first Bank of England rate cut for four years has led to an immediate upturn in buyer activity, according to Rightmove. Es
Jun 30, 2025
House price recovery sees home equity level hit a new record high
House price recovery sees home equity level hit a new record high Recovering house prices in the first half of 2024 have boosted the total value of the nation’s property equity to an unprecedented £5
Jun 30, 2025
Buyers ‘keen to press on with their property purchases’ as confidence improves
Buyers ‘keen to press on with their property purchases’ as confidence improves The UK housing market continues to show signs of resilience as consumer improves and affordability starts to ease, amid
Jun 30, 2025
While UK housing market has not only been buoyed by an improving economy, the drive for energy efficient homes is also having an impact.
While UK housing market has not only been buoyed by an improving economy, the drive for energy efficient homes is also having an impact. Thanks to a growing level of confidence in both the UK hou
Jun 30, 2025
15% jump in number of largest homes for sale
15% jump in number of largest homes for sale We’re always keeping an eye out for emerging trends and changes in activity in the housing market. Our real-time data lets us see behavioural shifts a
Jun 30, 2025
Scrap stamp duty, says the OECD
Scrap stamp duty, says the OECD A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) calls on the chancellor Rachel Reeves to abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax, among a host