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The most hyped Budget in history? Perhaps but in spite of the speculation and expectancy, it was actually an Office for Budget Responsibility document leak an hour before the announcement that caused the biggest stir.

Why the Autumn Budget Has Tilted the Scales in Favour of the Home Counties

Birdnesting isn’t an entirely new concept. You could find this living arrangement on the fringe of mainstream property in the early 2000s. Yet with house prices (and rents, for that matter) staying at the higher end of affordability, birdnesting has ingrained itself deeper into society,

Behind many of the smiling faces waving their children off through the school gates is an adult still recovering from the exhausting process that is choosing the best school and securing a place.

Buying and selling property may radically change in the next four years, and you have the opportunity to shape the future. The Government has announced a 12 week consultation on a wide range of proposed reforms, with the general public from across the UK invited to contribute their views.

Welcome to your October market update from Putterills. This autumn, we're seeing a fascinating local market story unfold. While national headlines talk of uncertainty, our corner of Hertfordshire is showing a resilient and varied picture.

Thinking of being in a new home for Christmas?

Climbing up the property ladder might be a thing of the past if new analysis is correct. The latest Barclays Property Insights report reveals an increasing number of first-time buyers are bypassing the bottom two rungs of the property ladder and debuting with unexpectedly big homes.

What do you do when the car’s not the star? That’s the question after new research by Aviva revealed more than 1 in 4 UK garage owners don’t use the space to park their car. From not being able to open the doors and a car that’s just too big for the space, to finding it difficult to park inside and a fear of damaging the vehicle, it appears garages are not serving their intended purpose.

September is one of the peak months for buying and selling property, with those who have delayed finding a new home starting to look in line with the new school year….and a new season.

Do you purchase property with one eye on adding value and potentially selling on for a profit? If so, you may be wondering whether that’s still achievable in 2025. 

It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of buying a property – especially if it’s your first home – but there are some important details you should take time to consider. The ownership structure is one of them. Go into this ill-informed and it’s a decision that could come back to haunt you – literally!