Buying homes

An office as the most desired extra room

Homeowners wanting office and gym space new study shows

A new nationwide study on UK homeowners has revealed what they’d use extra space for in their homes if they had the opportunity.

The #EUREXTRAROOM campaign by leading home improvement specialists Eurocell which has launched their new extensions offer, lists an office as the most desired extra room with more than a third (34%) stating this is the first thing they’d add to their house...

Solar panels are the best green investment for sellers

Green appeal adds up to 25% to property value

As home buying season sets into full swing, new research from Admiral Money has revealed solar panels are the best green investment for sellers, adding 25% to the value of their homes.

The research using real property listings data, reveals the second most valuable investment is insulation, as homes with this feature are selling for an additional 22% in comparison to similar...

Stamp duty break runs until March 2021

Home seekers reminded to make the most of the stamp duty holiday

A property search firm is urging home seekers not to be slow in taking advantage of the stamp duty holiday as the housing market boom continues.

The government has temporarily increased the stamp duty threshold to £500,000 for property sales in England and Northern Ireland, until 31 March 2021, to help buyers who have taken a financial hit because of the coronavirus crisis and boost...

So far this year, there have been some 362 transactions across the capital for £3m

Ten private islands you can buy for the price of a high-end London home

While many lenders have started to tighten their belts in recent months, the high-end market remains unimpeded and is expected to drive price growth forward, as London remains the pinnacle of homeownership for the super-wealthy.

So far this year, there have been some 362 transactions across the capital for £3m or more and high-end homebuyers have paid an average of £4,975,462 to get...

Keys to house

Estate agency fees revealed as the cost to sell hits £32,430 in some parts of Britain

The latest research from estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , shows the average estate agent fee in Great Britain is 1.51%, up 0.26% when compared to this time last year.

Based on the current average house price, that means homesellers are paying £4,154 to sell their homes.

The highest percentage fee

Of course, in some parts of the property market, this...