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Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 | Buying

How can first-time buyers get on the ladder faster?

Are you thinking of getting on the property ladder this year? It is often a daunting task, but interest rates are currently low and there are government schemes that can help, too. We asked Guild agents across the country for their advice to help...

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Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2017 | Market Reports

Spring Budget 2017 wish list for the housing market

It’s the last spring Budget. What does Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer, have planned for homeowners? How will first-time buyers and landlords be affected? Guild Members share their wish lists ahead of the Budget on March 8th. ...

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Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2017 | Market Reports

Housing white paper is admirable, but detail is lacking

The eyes of the property industry recently turned to the Government’s Housing White Paper, which was released on Tuesday 7 February. Now that experts have had time to digest the information, The Guild of Property Professionals have noted...

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Posted on Monday, February 6, 2017 | Property Prices

Where did house prices increase the most in 2016?

UK property prices rose by 6.5% in 2016, Halifax said, while according to Nationwide Building Society’s House Price index, prices were 4.5% higher by the end of the year, having risen by the same rate as in 2015. East Anglia  The...

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Posted on Friday, February 3, 2017 | Market Reports

Guild Members commended for excellent service at awards

Offices from around the UK were commended for their exceptional performance at the Guild of Property Professionals – previously known at the Guild of Professional Estate Agents - gala dinner and annual awards, which was held at The Vox...

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Posted on Monday, January 30, 2017 | Market Reports

The next chapter for the Guild: interview with CEO Marcus Whewell

When searching for an estate agent, you want advice and guidance from professionals who are trained and trustworthy, who have in-depth local knowledge and the technology and connections to expedite your sale: in short, you are looking for a...

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Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2017 | Selling

Lenders begin to announce buy to Let changes

Lenders have started to announce changes to their buy-to-let policies following the Prudential Regulation Authority’s decision to phase in new stricter rules. The PRA said in September that lenders must take the borrower’s income...

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Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2017 | Buying

Mortgages for the self-employed and contractors

Contractors and people who are self-employed can face additional challenges when securing a mortgage, which may sometimes cause delays during the property buying process. Around 22% of the UK workforce are now self-employed or contractors,...

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