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BoE Base Rate 3.75% 2yr Fixed Mortgage 6.6% 5yr Fixed Mortgage 4.92% UK Avg House Price £268,132 Annual Price Change +0% House Price Index 102.8 CPI Inflation 2.8%
BoE Base Rate 3.75% 2yr Fixed Mortgage 6.6% 5yr Fixed Mortgage 4.92% UK Avg House Price £268,132 Annual Price Change +0% House Price Index 102.8 CPI Inflation 2.8%
Climate subsidence: what sellers and buyers need to know now
Property Law

Climate subsidence: what sellers and buyers need to know now

Millions of UK homes face climate-related subsidence risk by 2070. Here's what it means for your property value and what you can do about it.

Property Law

Damp homes and tenant rights: what Awaab's Law means for renters and buyers

Six months into Awaab's Law, social landlords are overhauling how they handle damp and mould. What does this mean for renters and those buying properties in the social housing sector?

Cohabiting couples face a property rights reckoning
Property Law

Cohabiting couples face a property rights reckoning

A government review could reshape legal protections for unmarried homeowners as court disputes involving cohabiting couples surge 42% in five years.

How legal tech is reshaping the conveyancing costs you'll pay
Property Law

How legal tech is reshaping the conveyancing costs you'll pay

The UK legal sector is modernising through AI labs. Here's what faster conveyancing could mean for your moving costs and timeline.

The Repair Trap: What Renters' Problems Mean for Your Property Value
Property Law

The Repair Trap: What Renters' Problems Mean for Your Property Value

Nearly half of renters report letting agent rule-breaking. Here's why homeowners should care about enforcement gaps in the rental market.

CCTV and Neighbours: Your Rights When Security Clashes With Privacy
Property Law

CCTV and Neighbours: Your Rights When Security Clashes With Privacy

Installing home security cameras after a burglary is sensible, but what happens when neighbours object? Here's what you actually need to know about your legal rights.

When Legal Costs Matter More Than Property Value
Property Law

When Legal Costs Matter More Than Property Value

Complex property disputes increasingly rely on specialist legal representation. What this means for your home's defence and your wallet.

Road Conditions and Property Value: Why Infrastructure Matters to Your Home
Property Law

Road Conditions and Property Value: Why Infrastructure Matters to Your Home

Pothole-ridden streets aren't just an inconvenience. Poor road maintenance can affect home valuations, buyer confidence, and the true cost of property ownership in the UK.

Home Batteries and House Value: What UK Owners Need to Know
Property Law

Home Batteries and House Value: What UK Owners Need to Know

Could a home battery add value to your property? We explore what homeowners need to consider before installing one, and whether it's worth the investment.

Protecting Your Property in Messy Separations: A Homeowner's Guide
Property Law

Protecting Your Property in Messy Separations: A Homeowner's Guide

Family breakdown can turn messy fast. Here's how to protect your home and finances when relationships end.

Leasehold Reform Won't Fix Your Problem Overnight
Property Law

Leasehold Reform Won't Fix Your Problem Overnight

MPs are pushing for faster leasehold reform, but the changes won't arrive quickly. Here's what leaseholders should do in the meantime.

When Your Letting Agent Disappears: Protecting Your Rental Income
Property Law

When Your Letting Agent Disappears: Protecting Your Rental Income

A Norfolk lettings case exposes risks landlords face when deposits and rent go missing. Here's what you need to check.

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