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Housing white paper is admirable, but detail is lacking

Thursday, February 9, 2017

The eyes of the property industry recently turned to the Government’s Housing White Paper, which was released on Tuesday 7 February. Now that experts have had time to digest the information, The Guild of Property Professionals have noted...

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Where did house prices increase the most in 2016?

Monday, February 6, 2017

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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Guild Members commended for excellent service at awards

Friday, February 3, 2017

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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The next chapter for the Guild: interview with CEO Marcus Whewell

Monday, January 30, 2017

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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Lenders begin to announce buy to Let changes

Thursday, January 19, 2017

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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Mortgages for the self-employed and contractors

Thursday, January 12, 2017

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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How to save a deposit for your first home

Friday, November 25, 2016

The bottom line of raising a deposit is that you need to save money! Here are some top tips to help start you on your campaign to turn your pennies into pounds: ·          With a realistic...

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Can I move my mortgage?

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

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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