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Stamp duty: your conveyancer as a tax advisor
13 Mar, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
A new HMRC rule is changing how conveyancers handle stamp duty. Here's what buyers need to know.
Read moreUpsizers are back
06 Mar, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
New data reveals that buying a bigger home is back to near pre-pandemic levels and it's the number one reason people are moving across every region of...
Read moreHow much does a view add to your property's value?
27 Feb, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Properties with stunning views command a significant premium — but how much extra should you expect to pay, and where in England does the view matter...
Read moreWhy landlords are moving properties into limited companies
19 Feb, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Tax reforms are changing the way landlords manage their portfolios — and more are turning to limited companies to protect their income.
Read moreFirst-time buyers: finding the right mortgage
19 Feb, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer, News
A new low-deposit mortgage from Santander could open the door for thousands of first-time buyers — here's what the deal offers and what to watch out f...
Read moreFirst-time buyer costs 2026: England, Wales and Scotland compared
13 Feb, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer, News
Yopa research reveals the true cost of buying your first home across England, Wales and Scotland in 2026 - and which region hits buyers' budgets harde...
Read moreProperty transaction times: why completions are taking longer
06 Feb, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Property completions now take over 17 weeks on average – significantly longer than most buyers expect. New research reveals why transaction times keep...
Read moreHM Government: Ground rent changes for leaseholders
30 Jan, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced ground rent will be capped at £250 per year, with plans to abolish leasehold for new flats as part of sw...
Read moreUK Finance: Buy-to-let market strong in 2025
30 Jan, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Sale & Purchase
UK Finance data reveals buy-to-let lending surged by nearly a quarter in late 2025, with landlords borrowing £11 billion as rental yields climbed to 7...
Read moreHousing supply and demand in 2026
23 Jan, 2026/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, News, Remortgage, Sale & Purchase
Property listings hit an 8-year high this January as buyer demand rebounds from 2025's cautious market. Here's what Zoopla's latest research means for...
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