London’s property market is heading for a fall

One of the biggest downsides of living in London is the property prices. Unlike much of the rest of the UK, house prices in London have shot up to surpass their pre-2008 peaks. This started in the “super-prime” areas of central and west London. But it...

£63bn spent on property without mortgages

Over 7,200 £1 million-plus homes are being bought each year without mortgages, according to analysis from Bower Private Clients. The high net worth adviser says this highlights the growing potential importance of property wealth to retirement planning. Its research...

Pre-Stamp Duty surcharge stampede for completions

Last month saw the number of buy-to-let valuations carried out ridse by 34% compared to February last year, as people rush to complete before the implementation of George Osborne’s Stamp Duty surcharge. Remortgaging activity – which includes buy-to-let remortgaging...