Almost half of homeowners go close to overspending
Nearly half of homebuyers pushed their budgets to the limit when purchasing properties in the last 2 years.
Read more »Lending to first-time buyers hits 10-year high
First-time buyers received more loans this year than in any month of March since 2007.
Read more »Bank of Mum and Dad to lend £6.5bn in 2017
The Bank of Mum and Dad is set to lend £6.5 billion in 2017, up from £5 billion in 2016.
Read more »Over 55s risk missing out on family home allowance
Over 55s are at risk of missing out on the family home allowance for inheritance tax coming into force in April.
Read more »Reminder: residence nil-rate band from April
The residence nil-rate band is coming into effect from 6 April 2017.
Read more »Quarter of homeowners will need to downsize for retirement
Around 63% of homeowners favour downsizing their property to fund their retirement.
Read more »Average inheritance now £119,000
Over 55s are likely to save the majority of any inheritance, which now stands at £119,000.
Read more »Younger generations set to inherit more than predecessors
Younger people are likely to inherit more wealth than their predecessors in previous generations.
Read more »Stamp duty viewed as barrier by first-time buyers
Two thirds of aspiring homeowners would be more likely to purchase a home if they didn’t have to pay stamp duty.
Read more »Mortgage guarantee scheme closing
The Help to Buy Mortgage Guarantee scheme will close on 31 December 2016.
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