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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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Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 | Property

Can I move my mortgage?

Moving house can be a stressful time but, for buyers who already have a mortgage, it doesn’t necessarily mean ripping up the deal and starting again.   Most mortgages are portable, which means that they can be transferred from...

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Posted on Monday, November 21, 2016 | Property

Sue Townsend’s property goes up for sale with a Guild Agent

The author of Adrian Mole fame, Sue Townsend’s, former home is for sale. The four-bedroom property in  Stoneygate , Leicester has many happy and creative memories. Now t he property is on the market   for o...

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Posted on Monday, November 7, 2016 | Market Reports

The Autumn Statement: Wish List

On the 23rd November, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, will present his Autumn Statement to Parliament. This will be his first opportunity to define the Government’s strategy for the forthcoming year, and it will be...

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