As lockdown restrictions gradually ease, the public mood appears to be shifting, with a more positive atmosphere returning this summer. This is unsurprising, as there is much to be positive about in the weeks and months to come. Crowds are set to return to theatres and music venues, the Chelsea Flower Show will be going […]
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‘Staycation nation’ increases value of holiday lets
The UK has become a nation of staycationers, which in turn has caused the price of holiday homes to soar, according to research1. The purchase price of holiday lets increased by 12% between October 2020 (£387,993 on average) and March 2021 (£435,476 on average), based on holiday home mortgage applications. Sharp rise in mortgage applications […]
It’s holiday season – but is your home protected?
International travel returned in a limited way on 17 May, while those not going abroad have their pick of the UK’s most beautiful staycation destinations this summer. But whether you’re holidaying at home or abroad, make sure your property is protected. Many of us have fully embraced the national DIY craze during our year at […]
Positive signs for the property market this summer
Buyer demand for UK property is showing no signs of abating as we head into the summer months, with one comparison site using conveyancing quote data to predict a house price spike of 2.9% in June and 3.7% in July, based on springtime sales agreed1. A 14-year high House price growth continues to rocket as […]
News in Review
“We think now is the right moment to proceed” In Monday’s Downing Street briefing, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that almost all remaining coronavirus restrictions will lift on Monday 19 July, despite cases and hospital admissions rising, as it was felt that a further delay could risk a bigger surge in the autumn. Although stating […]
A Great British summer to enjoy
Although we can never rely on the British weather providing the goods, there does seem to be a growing optimism that this will turn out to be a Great British summer. Many of us have booked staycations and there is a full programme of sporting events, including Wimbledon, the Olympics, British Open, test cricket and […]
News in Review
“We must take a careful and a balanced decision” In a Downing Street briefing on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said ministers will make a final decision on 12 July, whether step four of restriction easing would happen as planned on 19 July. Most legal restrictions look set to be scrapped, with face masks no longer […]
News in Review
‘The Committee judges that UK inflation expectations remain well anchored’ Last week, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), unanimously voted to maintain base rates at an all-time low of 0.1%. In a statement released on Thursday, the MPC shrugged off concerns over a pick-up in inflation, saying its expectation is that ‘the economy […]
News in Review
“There is pent-up demand and ambition across many sectors” Last Friday, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) published its latest economic forecast, which predicts UK GDP growth is set to bounce back to pre-COVID levels by the end of the year, despite the four-week delay in lifting all lockdown restrictions. The industry body said the […]
Could you be invalidating your home insurance without realising?
Home insurance may not be a legal requirement, but it’s essential if you want to protect your belongings against theft or damage. Avoid invalidating your cover Even households that have cover in place need to take care to ensure they don’t accidentally render their policy worthless. Although many householders are aware that actions such as […]