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We study the property market to bring you interesting and relevant news from the world of property buying, selling and more in the UK and abroad.

UK Housing Minister Change: Impact of the Latest Reshuffle

Another change to the position of Housing Minister – the eleventh postholder in 12 years. Here’s what his in-tray looks like.

News

How Do I Explain to My Family That the Property Market is Different Now?

When asking older family members for advice on buying your first home, a problem many young people face is a difference in attitudes towards buying based on the generational changes in the market.

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, First Time Buyer

COVID and House Extensions: A Boom in Value? | UK Insight

Has Covid-19 created a house extension boom and will they remain valuable now we’re no longer advised to work from home?

Selling a home, Moving home, Coronavirus

Vaccination and Home Moving: What UK Movers Need to Know

How does vaccination status and self-isolation affect house moves, following changing government guidance? 

Removals, News, Coronavirus

Impact of Interest Rate Rises on UK Moving Costs

Here’s a look at what the recent rise in interest rates means for the cost of moving in 2022.

Moving home, Costs and Fees, News, Mortgages

Optimistic Outlook: 5 Reasons for UK Home Buyers in 2022

A look at why 2022 could be a good year for buyers to purchase a home.

Conveyancing, Buying a house, First Time Buyer

2021 in Review: Key UK Property Market Insights

We look back at the major property events in 2021 and how they might affect the market in 2022.

Conveyancing, Buying a house, Selling a home, Help and Advice, News, reallymoving Updates

Journey of a First-Time Buyer in the UK: Dominika’s Experience

We're always eager to hear about how real people bought their first home and what worked for them.

This week, we're featuring Dominika, who was able to buy her first home on her own, with two rather large dogs and her tenancy coming to an end. Here's her story:

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, First Time Buyer, First Time Buyer Stories

Navigating the Challenge: Finding a Home Within Your Budget

There is nothing worse than saving up and working hard to be able to afford your first home and then realising that you can’t find anything in your budget that you actually like.

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, Finding a house, First Time Buyer