Members' Insights
 

Keep up with the latest real estate insights, news and trends from The Landsite members.

 

14th January 2021
Moving House During Lockdown; A Solo Survival Guide
Moving house is still allowed under the lockdown rules. However, the government has made it clear people outside of your household bubble should not help, unless it is absolutely essential. 
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4th December 2020
Government Green Homes Grant Scheme Explained
Under the scheme, the government will fund two thirds of the cost of energy-saving improvements up to £5,000 per household, and the full cost of up to £10,000 for low income households. 
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18th November 2020
Supporting You and Your Mortgage, Whatever Stage You're At
With a changing mortgage market, it can be an unsettling time to be in the process of applying for a mortgage. 
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21st April 2020
Remortgages: myth busting
A remortgage is the act of switching your existing mortgage to a new deal, either with your existing lender or a new provider, you don’t need to move house and the new mortgage is still secured against the same property.
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18th February 2020
Mortgage Completion On the Up For First Time Buyers
Good news from Q4 2019 Mortgage completion increases for first time buyers and home movers.   
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5th December 2019
Why are current mortgage rates so low?
Despite what some commentators are describing as a flat economic and mortgage market, many of you across the country are still finding ways to purchase your dream home. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, home mover or buy-to-let investor, now may actually be a great time to consider your options.
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20th November 2019
3 Tech Start Ups Wins Share of £2M Prize To Help UK's Renters
First time buyers are set to have a boost to their chances of getting a mortgage.
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14th November 2019
Tech firms win 2 million prize to help UK's renters onto the housing ladder
First time buyers are set to have a boost to their chances of getting a mortgage.
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14th November 2019
Additional costs of buying a house?
You’ve found the home of your dreams and it’s within your budget, whether you’re a first-time buyer or a home mover it feels like a dream come true! But have you prepared for the additional costs of purchasing your new home?
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5th November 2019
Brits abroad expat landlords
How many Brits are living abroad is up for debate depending on which source you listen to. But one thing we do know for sure is that there are a lot of expats living all across the globe.
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29th October 2019
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You’ve found the home of your dreams and it’s within your budget, whether you’re a first-time buyer or a home mover it feels like a dream come true! But have you prepared for the additional costs of purchasing your new home?
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24th October 2019
Getting a mortgage if you are self-employed
There has been a rapid rise in self employment over recent years, in fact the number of self-employed workers has increased from 3.3 million in 2001 to 4.8 million in 2017, according to the Office for National Statistics. They now account for a substantial 15% of the British work force.
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