Mortgage tips · 01. June 2026
June 2026 is shaping up to be a more selective month for the UK property market. Rightmove reported that the average price of newly listed homes fell by 0.6% in June to £376,191, the biggest June asking-price drop in fourteen years, with prices 0.5% below a year earlier (Rightmove).
Mortgage tips · 01. December 2025
By the end of 2025, moving costs were firmly part of the housing conversation. GOV.UK reported that the average UK house price was £270,000 in December 2025, up 2.4% annually, while seasonally adjusted UK residential property transactions were 4.7% higher than December 2024 ([GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-house-price-index-for-december-2025)).
Mortgage tips · 01. June 2025
By June 2025, the housing market was adjusting to life after the April stamp duty changes. The UK House Price Index reported an average UK house price of £269,000 in June 2025, up 3.7% annually, with seasonally adjusted residential transactions 13.4% higher than in May ([GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-house-price-index-for-june-2025)).
Mortgage tips · 01. December 2024
In December 2024, stamp duty became a major topic for buyers in England and Northern Ireland. Reports highlighted that first-time buyers were trying to move before April 2025 changes, when the nil-rate band for first-time buyer relief was due to fall from £425,000 to £300,000 ([Yahoo Finance UK](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-house-prices-december-halifax-084819553.html)).
Mortgage tips · 01. June 2024
June 2024 brought a mix of uncertainty and cautious optimism for home movers. Inflation had eased, with CPI at 2.0% in May 2024, but the Bank of England still held Bank Rate at 5.25% in June ([Office for National Statistics](https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/bulletins/consumerpriceinflation/may2024), [Bank of England](https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy-summary-and-minutes/2024/june-2024)).
Mortgage tips · 01. December 2023
By December 2023, the housing market was showing signs of becoming calmer after a difficult year. Rightmove reported that average mortgage rates had fallen for 19 consecutive weeks, with the average five-year fixed mortgage rate at 5.11%, compared with 6.11% in July ([Rightmove](https://www.rightmove.co.uk/press-centre/house-price-index/december-2023/)).
Mortgage tips · 01. June 2023
In June 2023, moving home felt more complicated for many UK households. The Bank of England increased Bank Rate to 5%, and its update noted that mortgage rates had risen notably, with quoted two-year and five-year fixed rates also moving higher ([Bank of England](https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy-summary-and-minutes/2023/june-2023)).
For buyers and sellers across Surrey, the question was not only “Can we move?” but “How do we control the cost and stress of moving?”
25. May 2023
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22. May 2023
In today's world, responsible waste management has become a pressing concern. When it comes to getting rid of old furniture and appliances, hiring a certified disposal service provider is of utmost importance. In this blog, we will discuss why engaging professionals for this task is essential and the numerous benefits it offers.
20. May 2023
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