How new Buy to Let mortgage regulation legislation could affect you

[ad_1] From 21st March this year, new rules for the UK Buy to Let mortgage market were introduced. Until now, all Buy to Let borrowing has been outside the scope of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), but the new EU Mortgage Credit Directive means the government will now distinguish between ‘professional’ and ‘consumer’ landlords.  Accidental…

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Second property Stamp Duty Land Tax changes

[ad_1] It was announced in the March 2016 budget that the Government would be bringing in the proposed higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on purchases of additional residential properties from 1 April 2016.  We’ve put together a few questions & answers to help you determine what this could mean for you. We…

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Highest January home sales in eight years

[ad_1] Your Move & Acadata Scotland House Price Index – Highest January home sales in eight years Scotland sees highest January sales since 2008, up 24% year-on-year with rush to avoid LBTT surcharge Biggest uplift in Midlothian, rising 38% on January 2015, as flats and terraced houses are snapped up Average Scottish house prices advance 0.8%…

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Looking for a mortgage? Going direct to the lender could cost you

[ad_1] Spring is just around the corner; that’s the time when, traditionally, more sellers put their homes on the market. We’ve also recently seen that there is an ever increasing number of first time buyers coming to the market. It’s understandable, then, that lots of homeowners are thinking of making a move while the going looks so good. “The going…

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Your Move Petty Freeman supports local community

[ad_1] Franchisee Sue Petty of Your Move Petty Freeman in Sidcup is taking a very active role in supporting her local community and gaining a lot of praise as a result. Sue, who is chairman of the Sidcup Town Team Consortium (STTC) –  a voluntary group of local businesses, residents and interested parties who aim…

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Your Move Anscombs supports All Star Football Academy

[ad_1] Teams across Your Move often support local community initiatives as demonstrated by franchisee, Scott Anscomb, and his team in York who have recently pledged their support to former York City footballer and England youth international, Christian Fox,  and his All Star Football Academy which helps children to improve their football skills.  Scott is sponsoring…

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Emma Beasley takes on the London Marathon

[ad_1] Staff across the business continue to take part in fundraising events in aid of charity and this year we have Emma Beasley, PA to our Executive Director for Estate Agency, taking part in the London Marathon on 24 April.  Here Emma explains why she’s taking part and what she hopes to achieve for her…

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Just how do you write down the sound that a whistle makes?

[ad_1] As I began to write our blog on the Your Move national radio campaign beginning, this exact question became the subject of much debate here in the marketing office. So, as with most things these days, I googled it and got an array of options from wawawaaaahoohwa to pheweep and a slightly baffling do…

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First time buyers – widen your search and widen your opportunities

[ad_1] When thinking about buying your first home it’s easy to understand why most of us immediately start looking for property near to our current home, close to our family or near our workplace. It’s the obvious choice, and is often considered more convenient. But have you considered the benefit of widening your search? Limiting the area you…

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