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Some notes on housing-market research, methodology updates, and source notes, built to show how the signals are interpreted and where the numbers come from. Best case, you find it interesting, worst, you killed some time whilst the kettle boils.

Property Search Just Got Smarter (and a Lot Less Annoying)

General

December 8, 2025

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Property Search Just Got Smarter (and a Lot Less Annoying)

Updated property search with type-specific data, improved postcode results, new area search, smarter handling of Land Registry quirks, and an integrated map. Faster, clearer insights across Locality, Town/City, District and County.

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What the 2025 UK Budget Means for Property and Why the New Mansion Tax Matters More Than You Think

News

November 26, 2025

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What the 2025 UK Budget Means for Property and Why the New Mansion Tax Matters More Than You Think

The 2025 UK Budget introduces a new mansion tax on homes over £2m. Here’s how it impacts long-term homeowners, landlords and the wider property market.

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News

October 30, 2024

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Property - Budget 2024

How did we fare in the budget from a property perspective? It was a mixed bag, really no gains, plenty of losses! Let's take a look at what the Chancellor announced.

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House prices rising faster in Scotland than elsewhere in UK

Valuations

October 23, 2024

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House prices rising faster in Scotland than elsewhere in UK

Scottish house prices rose to £27k in the last year, more than anywhere in the UK, and this is despite the number of BTL properties coming on the market.

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Obtaining a mortgage for a property with issues

Guides

March 6, 2022

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Obtaining a mortgage for a property with issues

I get quite a few questions and comments from people who want to purchase a property with issues, whether that be interior condition, dry or wet rot, structural concerns and so on. How easy is it to get a mortgage in these circumstances? Well, it depends.

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Market notes, data checks & field commentary

Property Search Just Got Smarter (and a Lot Less Annoying)

What the 2025 UK Budget Means for Property and Why the New Mansion Tax Matters More Than You Think

Property - Budget 2024

House prices rising faster in Scotland than elsewhere in UK

Obtaining a mortgage for a property with issues

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