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BoE Base Rate 3.75% 2yr Fixed Mortgage 6.6% 5yr Fixed Mortgage 4.81% UK Avg House Price £270,080 Annual Price Change +3.8% House Price Index 103.5 CPI Inflation 2.8%
BoE Base Rate 3.75% 2yr Fixed Mortgage 6.6% 5yr Fixed Mortgage 4.81% UK Avg House Price £270,080 Annual Price Change +3.8% House Price Index 103.5 CPI Inflation 2.8%
What makes a home worth remembering for generations
Property Law

What makes a home worth remembering for generations

From heritage buildings to family character, discover what transforms a house into a home that outlasts market cycles.

Property Law

Tech security gaps and your home purchase: what's really at stake

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in property valuations and conveyancing, security vulnerabilities in tech systems could affect how you buy, sell or mortgage your home.

Renting with air con: the comfort gap reshaping UK property appeal
Property Law

Renting with air con: the comfort gap reshaping UK property appeal

As extreme heat becomes more common, renters are prioritising climate control. Property owners are discovering that cooling comfort affects both lettings appeal and long-term value.

Smart homes need smarter owners. What automation means for your property value
Property Law

Smart homes need smarter owners. What automation means for your property value

Home technology that does the thinking for you can save time, but relying on it too heavily might weaken your practical knowledge and bargaining power.

American air pollution rules shift: what UK homeowners can learn
Property Law

American air pollution rules shift: what UK homeowners can learn

A US court ruling on industrial pollution standards offers insights for UK homeowners about air quality, property values and long-term health costs.

Housing staff need better support. Here's what that means for you
Property Law

Housing staff need better support. Here's what that means for you

Legal experts reveal why housing managers are overwhelmed, and what property owners need to understand about service delays and complaints.

Neighbour's tree damage: who actually pays for the repairs?
Property Law

Neighbour's tree damage: who actually pays for the repairs?

Tree root damage to driveways and walls can cost thousands to fix. We explain the legal rules around neighbour liability and what your home insurance will and won't cover.

Professional firms face fresh tax scrutiny: what homeowners should know
Property Law

Professional firms face fresh tax scrutiny: what homeowners should know

HMRC's recent court victory signals renewed pressure on limited liability partnerships. Here's what the legal and accountancy industry's tax challenges mean for property owners seeking professional advice.

Climate subsidence: what sellers and buyers need to know now
Property Law

Climate subsidence: what sellers and buyers need to know now

Millions of UK homes face climate-related subsidence risk by 2070. Here's what it means for your property value and what you can do about it.

Property Law

Damp homes and tenant rights: what Awaab's Law means for renters and buyers

Six months into Awaab's Law, social landlords are overhauling how they handle damp and mould. What does this mean for renters and those buying properties in the social housing sector?

Cohabiting couples face a property rights reckoning
Property Law

Cohabiting couples face a property rights reckoning

A government review could reshape legal protections for unmarried homeowners as court disputes involving cohabiting couples surge 42% in five years.

How legal tech is reshaping the conveyancing costs you'll pay
Property Law

How legal tech is reshaping the conveyancing costs you'll pay

The UK legal sector is modernising through AI labs. Here's what faster conveyancing could mean for your moving costs and timeline.

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