2024 MORTGAGE OUTLOOK: A POSITIVE HORIZON AS RATES FALL AND OPPORTUNITIES RISE

2024 MORTGAGE OUTLOOK: A POSITIVE HORIZON AS RATES FALL AND OPPORTUNITIES RISE

Monday January 8, 2024

As we embark on the promising year of 2024, the mortgage market has found a newfound stability, creating an optimistic...

ANTICIPATING A POSITIVE FUTURE FOR THE HOUSING MARKET IN 2024

ANTICIPATING A POSITIVE FUTURE FOR THE HOUSING MARKET IN 2024

Monday December 11, 2023

The resilience and unexpected buoyancy of the housing market throughout the current year have exceeded initial predictions, leaving many optimistic...

AUTUMN STATEMENT 2023: POSITIVE REFORMS SIGNAL BRIGHT FUTURE FOR PROPERTY MARKET

AUTUMN STATEMENT 2023: POSITIVE REFORMS SIGNAL BRIGHT FUTURE FOR PROPERTY MARKET

Friday November 24, 2023

In a welcomed move for the housing market, the Autumn Statement 2023 delivered promising news, focusing on key measures to...

UNVEILING THE LEASEHOLD REVOLUTION – KEY REFORMS DECODED

UNVEILING THE LEASEHOLD REVOLUTION – KEY REFORMS DECODED

Monday November 13, 2023

Navigating Leasehold Reforms: A Deep Dive into Potential Changes In the realm of property ownership, leasehold arrangements have long been...

OPTIMISM IN THE UK HOUSING MARKET AS PRICES REBOUND DESPITE ECONOMIC HEADWINDS

OPTIMISM IN THE UK HOUSING MARKET AS PRICES REBOUND DESPITE ECONOMIC HEADWINDS

Tuesday November 7, 2023

UK house prices displayed resilience last month, breaking a streak of six consecutive monthly declines. Sellers’ cautious approach led to...

BUY-TO-LET INVESTMENTS YIELD JUST 3.4% DESPITE RECENT GROWTH

BUY-TO-LET INVESTMENTS YIELD JUST 3.4% DESPITE RECENT GROWTH

Tuesday October 31, 2023

Recent research indicates that the net rental yields for buy-to-let properties have grown, yet they remain at a modest 3.4%...

NO-FAULT EVICTION BAN DELAY RAISES CONCERNS FOR TENANTS AND LANDLORDS

NO-FAULT EVICTION BAN DELAY RAISES CONCERNS FOR TENANTS AND LANDLORDS

Tuesday October 24, 2023

The government has announced an indefinite delay in the implementation of a ban on “no-fault” evictions, citing the need for...

COULD A LONGER MORTGAGE MEAN IT’S TIME TO BUY NOW?

COULD A LONGER MORTGAGE MEAN IT’S TIME TO BUY NOW?

Monday October 16, 2023

Managing Mortgage Payments in the Era of Marathon Mortgages As persistently high mortgage rates continue to challenge homeowners, various strategies...

BUYER CONFIDENCE CONTINUES AS MORTGAGE RATE PAUSE RESURRECTS HOUSING MARKET

BUYER CONFIDENCE CONTINUES AS MORTGAGE RATE PAUSE RESURRECTS HOUSING MARKET

Wednesday October 11, 2023

Prospects of Lower Mortgage Rates and Unwavering Buyer Confidence Transform the Market Landscape In an exciting turn of events, the...

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO SELLING YOUR PROPERTY

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO SELLING YOUR PROPERTY

Monday October 2, 2023

  Selling your home is a significant undertaking, at Auckland Estates, we’re here to guide you through the process step...

A BRIGHTER FUTURE SET FOR HOMEBUYERS: MORTGAGE RATES DIP AFTER BANK OF ENGLANDS DECISION

A BRIGHTER FUTURE SET FOR HOMEBUYERS: MORTGAGE RATES DIP AFTER BANK OF ENGLANDS DECISION

Thursday September 21, 2023

A Brighter Future for Homebuyers: Mortgage Rates Dip After Bank of England’s Decision Report In a dynamic turn of events...

RISING RESILIENCE IN THE UK HOUSING MARKET: A POSITIVE OUTLOOK

RISING RESILIENCE IN THE UK HOUSING MARKET: A POSITIVE OUTLOOK

Monday September 18, 2023

  The UK housing market is currently experiencing a noteworthy shift in strategy among sellers, one that reflects a commendable...

THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF THE UK MORTGAGE MARKET: UNPRECEDENTED SHIFTS AMIDST HISTORIC CONTENT

THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF THE UK MORTGAGE MARKET: UNPRECEDENTED SHIFTS AMIDST HISTORIC CONTENT

Thursday September 14, 2023

  Introduction In the realm of British financial statistics, certain numbers, like the national debt, invariably chart an upward trajectory...

THE UK RENTAL MARKET: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF TRENDS AND CHALLENGES

THE UK RENTAL MARKET: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF TRENDS AND CHALLENGES

Thursday September 14, 2023

  Introduction The United Kingdom’s rental market is experiencing a prolonged period of rising rents and an ongoing supply-demand mismatch....

HSBC 40 YEAR MORTGAGE PAVES THE WAY FOR PROPERTY MARKET RESURGENCE!

HSBC 40 YEAR MORTGAGE PAVES THE WAY FOR PROPERTY MARKET RESURGENCE!

Saturday September 9, 2023

HSBC has announced the introduction of a 40-year mortgage, a move that reflects the evolving dynamics in the property market....

EASING THE BURDEN: UK’S KEY BANKS ROLL OUT CUTS TO FIXED MORTGAGE RATES

EASING THE BURDEN: UK’S KEY BANKS ROLL OUT CUTS TO FIXED MORTGAGE RATES

Friday August 11, 2023

  Four of the largest banks in Britain have taken steps to reduce the interest rates on their fixed mortgage...

COULD THE SPECULATION ABOUT THE PROPERTY MARKET DECLINE BE OVERSTATED?

COULD THE SPECULATION ABOUT THE PROPERTY MARKET DECLINE BE OVERSTATED?

Thursday August 10, 2023

The UK housing market is displaying robustness amidst economic challenges. Despite the hurdles presented by increasing mortgage rates and inflation,...

WILL INTEREST RATES RISE, AND WHAT COULD THIS MEAN FOR MORTGAGES?

WILL INTEREST RATES RISE, AND WHAT COULD THIS MEAN FOR MORTGAGES?

Thursday June 15, 2023

Will Interest Rates Rise, and What Could This Mean for Mortgages? As the Bank of England prepares to announce its...

RENTERS REFORM BILL INTRODUCES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO PRIVATE RENTAL SECTOR IN ENGLAND

RENTERS REFORM BILL INTRODUCES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO PRIVATE RENTAL SECTOR IN ENGLAND

Tuesday May 23, 2023

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the safety and fairness of the private rented sector, the Renters’ Reform Bill...

BANK OF ENGLAND RAISE INTEREST RATES TO 4.5%… WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

BANK OF ENGLAND RAISE INTEREST RATES TO 4.5%… WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Thursday May 11, 2023

The Bank of England has announced an increase of 0.25% to its Base Rate, making it the 12th consecutive rise...

NEW ZERO DEPOSIT MORTGAGE LAUNCHED FOR RENTERS ASPIRING TO BE HOMEOWNERS

NEW ZERO DEPOSIT MORTGAGE LAUNCHED FOR RENTERS ASPIRING TO BE HOMEOWNERS

Tuesday May 9, 2023

Auckland Estates is excited to share the latest news in the UK housing market, which could provide hope to those...

EXPERT TIPS: MAXIMISING YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY TAX BENEFITS

EXPERT TIPS: MAXIMISING YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY TAX BENEFITS

Thursday May 4, 2023

Maximizing profits as a landlord requires proper management of tax obligations. From claiming expenses to getting ownership structures right, this...

BANK OF ENGLAND SET TO ANNOUNCE INTEREST RATE DECISION: HOW WILL THIS IMPACT YOUR MORTGAGE?

BANK OF ENGLAND SET TO ANNOUNCE INTEREST RATE DECISION: HOW WILL THIS IMPACT YOUR MORTGAGE?

Thursday May 4, 2023

Will interest rates rise, and what could this mean for mortgages? If you’re thinking of buying a home or are...

UK HOMEOWNERS OVERPAY MORTGAGE BY A RECORD £6.7BILLION IN Q4 2022

UK HOMEOWNERS OVERPAY MORTGAGE BY A RECORD £6.7BILLION IN Q4 2022

Thursday May 4, 2023

Homeowners are making unprecedented levels of mortgage overpayments as they strive to decrease the amount they owe amidst the escalation...