£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...