The average sale price has now reached £497,713 — rising steadily, not suddenly, and that’s the kind of growth smart buyers and sellers love.   But there’s more beneath the surface...   The average price per squa... read more »

World Financial Planning Day takes place next week, on 8 October. It’s a day that’s designed to promote awareness of financial planning for your future. Here’s a simple action plan.   Review your spending Go through your ban... read more »

First-time buyers have always been key drivers of the housing market. Their choices don’t just shape the property landscape today – they also hint at where things might head tomorrow.   New research from Barclays has shed light on ... read more »

If you’ve seen a property that you like, then you might be considering making a cheeky offer on it. Before you do, here’s what you need to know.   What exactly is a cheeky offer? There’s no hard-and-fast definition. Some peo... read more »

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold the base rate at 4%. The announcement last week was in line with financial market expectations.   The steady-as-she-goes approach comes after new figures released showed inflation remains unchanged a... read more »

Interest in décor that is old and bold is skyrocketing, according to social media platform Pinterest.   With 578 million active users, Pinterest certainly has plenty of data to draw on to help it predict changing moods and future trends... read more »