How Will Today's Interest Rate Cut Affect the Ealing Property Market?
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Earlier today, the Bank of England (B of E) announced that the base interest rate will be cut by 0.25 to 4.75%. This is good news for the property market. Why? The B of E's base rate influences the interest rates many lenders...
Interest Rate Cut… Is Tomorrow the Day?
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The Bank of England meets tomorrow (Thursday 7 November) to set the official Bank Rate or base rate as it is also known. This is the rate that banks and building societies use to set the interest rates they charge borrowers. The...
How to Get the BTL Basics Right: Tips for London Landlords
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Have you ever wondered how some landlords seem to run successful portfolios and others don’t seem to crack the rental property puzzle? In our experience, we’ve seen what the best do that the rest don’t. And the answer is...
Feeling Stressed? Here Are Three Tips to Calm Your Mind and Body
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It’s considered the health epidemic of our times and affects one in nine people*. If left unchecked, it can cause migraines, nausea and hair loss and increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and dementia. And yet, in modern...
Good News from the Mortgage Market: Product Availability Trebles
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New data shows the mortgage market has bounced back from the turbulence of two years ago. Think back to this time in 2022, and you’ll recall the mortgage market was in complete disarray. In the aftermath of the Mini-Budget,...
What The 2024 Autumn Budget Means for the Property Market
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With PM Keir Starmer warning it would be painful, the new government’s first Budget has been hotly awaited for some weeks now. In this article, we’ll look at what the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announced –...
The Renters’ Rights Bill: Your Questions Answered
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The Renters’ Rights Bill is a big news story in the property rental world right now. And there are lots of myths and inaccurate information being punted around. In this article, we’ll give you straight answers to three of the...
The Housing Market Pre Budget: What To Expect
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As we approach the upcoming Budget announcement, many are left pondering the state of the housing market in Ealing and its trajectory. Recent trends suggest a shift in buyer sentiment, with some holding off on purchases in...
Feeling SAD? Three Ways to Combat SADness in London
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Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression. Some symptoms of SAD include low mood, irritability, difficulty concentrating, eating more (and gaining weight), and just feeling tired all day. What causes SAD? SAD is...
Budget 2024 Countdown – Some Predictions For Homeowners
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PM Keir Starmer has already issued a warning that next week’s Budget will be painful… to help fill a ‘£22 billion black hole’ of debt. So, could this Budget be painful for homeowners? In this article, we’ll take a look...