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The Mortgage Market Has Hit a New Record – But Not a Good One…

TL;DR: Mortgage product availability has hit a two‑year low, fixed rates are rising at their fastest pace in years, and the average deal is now being pulled off the shelf in just eight days. But...

Does the Property Market Really Pick Up in September? And what does that mean if you’re thinking of selling in Edgware?

It’s often said that the housing market slows down in the summer and then sparks back into life once September arrives. But is this really true, or just one of those old property myths that refuses to...

Landlords Could Soon Pay National Insurance on Rental Income

Reports this week suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring a new way to raise government revenue: applying National Insurance (NI) to rental income. At present, landlords pay income tax on rental...

Stamp Duty and Council Tax Reform

How will it affect homeowners in Edgware? News is out this week that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has asked Treasury officials to review the way Britons are taxed when it comes to property – from council...

Sisters are Doin’ it for Themselves: Female Property Buyers Going It Alone

The dream of owning a home is a very British phenomenon – and the last 40 years in particular have seen home ownership levels soar. Approximately 33% of Brits now own their home outright, with a...

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The Mortgage Market Has Hit a New Record – But Not a Good One…

TL;DR: Mortgage product availability has hit a two‑year low, fixed rates are rising at their fastest pace in years, and the average deal is now being pulled off the shelf in just eight days. But...

The First-Time Buyer’s Guide: Buying Your First Home in Edgware

Buying your first home is one of life’s milestones. It can feel exciting, daunting, and sometimes overwhelming all at once. You don’t want to risk losing out on your dream home or getting left behind...

A Time to Rest, Reflect, and Remember: Easter and Passover at Petermans

Easter has come and gone. And a lovely few days it was too, with Bank Holidays on both the Friday and Monday to make a long weekend. But for many of us here in Edgware and across North London, it...