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New tax could add £24,000 to the cost of a new home
By Joseph Mullane published
A proposed landfill tax reform could add over £24,000 to the cost of every new build home, sparking warnings from the construction industry

Mortgage Guarantee Scheme helps 56,000 households to get on the property ladder
By Joseph Mullane published
Government-backed scheme opens doors for first-time buyers, small households and renovators

Are house prices falling? Nationwide data shows August dip
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Latest figures reveal a slight monthly decline, with stretched affordability and shifting buyer behaviour shaping the housing market

Why are there so many empty homes in the UK and what is being done to solve it?
By Joseph Mullane published
Discover the hidden reasons behind a growing number of empty homes

Will stamp duty be abolished? Rachel Reeves’ radical property tax plan explained
By Joseph Mullane published
Homes over £500,000 could face a new property levy as Rachel Reeves weighs up scrapping stamp duty, shifting the tax burden from buyers to sellers

Do you know how much HVAC costs from purchase point to maintenance? Our guide is here to help
By Natasha Brinsmead published
It is important to understand all the costs involved with living with an HVAC system – our expert-led guide explains all

Stamp duty scam alert: Fixer-upper tax loophole ruled invalid by court
By Joseph Mullane published
Homebuyers warned as HMRC cracks down on misleading Stamp Duty refund claims

£1.66 billion in EPC fines could be handed out if housing market fails to improve by 2030
By Joseph Mullane published
Four in ten homes sold don’t meet upcoming energy targets, leaving thousands exposed if the government's new EPC regulations were applied today

Why your energy bill still follows gas prices and how ‘Pot Zero’ could change that
By Joseph Mullane published
With support growing across political lines, ‘Pot Zero’ offers a way to shift older renewables into fixed-price contracts and potentially reduce the impact of gas prices on household bills
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