Groundsure releases new research to warn of the mining risk to homebuyers
Groundsure has released new research to alert homeowners of the hidden hazards associated with disused mine shafts in some of the UKs major cities. In Groundsure’s latest white paper, the research identifies more than eight million residential properties nationally could be affected by disused mine shafts due to how close to the foundations of a […]
How has stamp duty evolved over the past 25 years?
The cost of Stamp Duty Land Tax to the average homebuyers has increased by 490% over the last 25 years. The analysis has been conducted by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, and also reveals that as a result of the significant increase in house prices the average bill post 30th September 2020 […]
Hybrid working opens up new opportunities for widening commuter belts
In a national survey of full or part-time employed people 9 in 10 workers (92%), who now increasingly divide their time between home and the office, would be willing to commute further to buy or rent their desired property or live in their preferred location The survey also found that 69% of hybrid workers are […]