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The Market has Boomed. We know it’s Guaranteed to Slow Down Again…

There is certainly strong demand in the housing sector, evidenced by Knight Frank reporting that in June there were 11.4 buyers for each new property, compared with 7.5 in June 2019. There are multiple reasons for this, including; low-interest rates the desire for more living and outdoor space quantitative easing good rental income streams the …

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The 2021 UK Budget and Price Forecasts: Where Looks Good?

The recent budget seems to have bolstered the prospects for the residential sector, at least according to most agents. The news that the stamp duty holiday is being extended until the 30th of June and the government plans to introduce guarantees for 95% mortgages has certainly improved market sentiment. Savills, one of the UK’s leading …

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The New Development Rights: Is it Cultural Heritage or Economic Activity?

The National Trust manages many historically important properties throughout the UK and is dedicated to preserving the country’s cultural heritage, historically significant items and areas of natural beauty. Most people support its ‘no development’ approach in relation to its properties. However, not everyone agrees with its recent criticism of the government’s plan to allow permitted …

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