Property News
Welcome to the Auckland Estates Property News page, your go-to source for the latest news and insights from the UK property market. Here, you’ll find up-to-date information on everything from property trends and market forecasts to legal and regulatory changes that may affect property owners, landlords, and tenants. Our team of expert property professionals has extensive experience in the industry and is dedicated to keeping you informed and up-to-date on all the latest developments. Check back regularly for new articles, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about any of the topics covered on our Property News page.
STAMP DUTY CUT: THE NEW RATES AND HOW MUCH YOU WILL SAVE
Tuesday September 27, 2022
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has slashed stamp duty rates, saving the average buyer in England £2,500 in tax on a home...
HOME BUYING TIMELINE: HOW LONG IS TOO LONG?
Tuesday August 30, 2022
How long is too long when it comes to buying a home? Here’s how long it takes, the steps involved...
WE DON’T THINK THERE WILL BE A CRASH IN 2022 – HERE’S WHY
Monday August 8, 2022
House prices aren’t as overvalued as they were in previous economic cycles Value has spread across the country, giving...
6 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE A SMART HOME
Monday July 25, 2022
Smart home tech can help you save time, money and energy – plus it can add value to your home....
7 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOU HOME’S EPC RATING
Monday July 25, 2022
Rising energy bills and a hunger for greener living mean a good EPC rating is now more important than ever....
IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO SELL, NOW’S THE TIME
Friday July 1, 2022
As the housing market starts to slow, if you’re looking to sell your home, now’s a good time to do...
INTEREST RATES RISE TO A 13-YEAR HIGH
Monday June 20, 2022
Nearly two million homeowners will face higher mortgage repayments after the Bank of England increased interest rates for the fifth...
THE HOUSING MARKET IS AT ITS PEAK – BUT HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD BUY NOW
Monday May 9, 2022
For a would-be buyer, the property market is intimidating. House prices are at record highs after two years of frenzied...
LANDLORDS SNAP UP HOMES AS RENTS BOUNCE BACK
Wednesday April 13, 2022
Rents have risen by 9.1% in the past year, tempting investors back to the market Landlords have returned to the property...
IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO REMORTGAGE?
Tuesday March 29, 2022
With interest rates rising four times in the last three months, and further rises expected later this year, could now...
HOUSE PRICES PREDICTED TO JUMP £20,000 THIS YEAR AS BOOM LASTS ANOTHER 12 MONTHS
Monday March 28, 2022
The Government’s fiscal watchdog has upgraded its house price forecast to 7.4% growth this year Properties will be worth £20,000...
HOUSE PRICES HIT NEW RECORD AS BUYERS RUSH TO BEAT THE BANKS
Monday March 21, 2022
Prices in March were 1.7% higher than in February House prices have hit a fresh record high, jumping by nearly...
DELAYED INTEREST RATES COULD CREATE A MINI STAMP DUTY HOLIDAY EFFECT
Tuesday March 15, 2022
The long-term outlook for house price growth is bleak, but one analyst has raised its near-term forecasts A delay to...
THE SIGNS THAT TELL US THE HOUSE PRICE BUBBLE WONT BURST
Saturday March 12, 2022
People’s ability to afford a home is at a record low but this won’t crush the market Not so...
HOUSE PRICES RISING AT FASTEST PACE SINCE 2007
Monday March 7, 2022
Property values jump to new records, up by £1,500 in February alone House prices have risen at the fastest...
INTEREST RATES HIKED AGAIN AS COST OF LIVING RISES
Monday February 7, 2022
Nearly two million homeowners will face higher mortgage repayments after the Bank Rate was increased for the second time in...
NEW YEAR DEMAND FOR PROPERTY HITS RECORD LEVELS, UP 50%
Monday January 31, 2022
Demand from potential buyers jumped by 49% in January House prices rose at an annual rate of 7.4%, taking...
WHAT DOES THE GOVERNMENTS CLADDING REFORMS MEAN FOR FLAT OWNERS?
Saturday January 15, 2022
New proposals will free thousands of leaseholders from sky-high remediation bills The cladding crisis has been paralysing parts of the...
LANDLORDS’ PROFITS THREATENED BY LOOMING TAX CRACKDOWN
Tuesday January 4, 2022
Rents soared in 2021 and are forecast to climb further, but tax rises and new competition threaten the sector ...
2021: HOUSE PRICES GREW AT FASTEST RATE IN 15 YEARS
Tuesday January 4, 2022
Soaring values mean only 10pc of earners in the capital can afford to get on the property ladder Just 10pc...
5 WAYS YOU CAN UNWITTINGLY DAMAGE YOUR HOUSE PRICE
Thursday December 16, 2021
Bold colours and overly-ambitious asking prices can knock thousands from a property’s value Property prices have soared at a record pace as...
BUY-TO-LET MORTGAGE: IS IT ILLEGAL TO RENT A HOUSE OUT WITHOUT ONE?
Monday December 6, 2021
A new wave of accidental landlords could find themselves in hot water with mortgage lenders For every professional landlord...
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE HOUSING MARKET IN 2022?
Monday November 8, 2021
2021 is expected to be a record year for sales with 1.5m transactions taking place.But what can we expect for...
5 REASONS YOU SHOULD SELL YOUR HOME BEFORE YOU BUY
Monday October 25, 2021
The property market continues to be more competitive than ever right now. The shortage of homes available means there are...