Gothic revival lodge for sale next to the idyllic St Ives estate in Harden near Bingley
Betty’s Lodge looks set to excite buyer interest thanks to its idyllic setting and its quirky architecture. The historic lodge house dates to 1820 and is situated at the entrance to the 550-acre St Ives estate, now a country park, in the village of Harden, near Bingley.
'Unique' £3.25 million North US country home boasts charm, character and the opportunity to expand
Estate agent Hopkinsons, in its listing on property website Rightmove, describes Monks Folly, on Hill Top Lane, Pannal, near Harrogate, as a “rare opportunity” to purchase a “unique country home” with far-reaching countryside views set in about six acres – with more potentially available.
Why we should scrap stamp duty for homes under £500,000
Stamp duty is an old-fashioned tax that restricts movement in the property market and generates minimum revenue for the Government. In my opinion it is no longer fit for purpose.
Why house prices in Keighley, Captain Sir Tom Moore's birthplace, are booming
When Keighley appeared bold as brass at number five in Rightmove’s recent top 10 asking price hotspots outside London, there were a few raised eyebrows, especially in the neighbouring towns of Ilkley and Skipton, which are regarded as more desirable.
Big lenders on board with 95% mortgages as stamp duty change prompts mini boom
The Budget this week brought good news for homebuyers. The Government is launching a mortgage-guarantee scheme to allow lenders to accept five per cent deposits and is extending the stamp duty holiday.
Top tips on selling a property for profit as the stamp duty holiday is extended
Estate agents Hamptons recently found that ‘flipping’ – where a home is sold twice within 12 months – had reached its highest levels since 2008.
These 10 UK cities are rated as the best locations to retire
Around 64 per cent of Brits plan to move to a different UK city when they retire, but deciding on a new place to call home can be a difficult decision. To help people decide, experts at HeatingForce.co.uk have created an index-based points ranking based on a range of social and geographical factors, including crime levels, annual sunshine, quality of health care, house prices and access to leisure facilities. These are the top 10 UK cities which ranked the highest overall.
Mortgage Guarantee Scheme 2021: government help to buy plan revealed by Rishi Sunak – and 95% mortgages explained
Homebuyers will be able to get on the housing ladder for less following the reintroduction of low-deposit mortgages.
Happy news for home buyers in government's 2021 Budget
The Budget has brought good news for homebuyers. The government is launching a mortgage guarantee scheme to allow lenders to accept 5% deposits. NatWest, Barclays and HSBC are among the large lenders on board. It will launch on April 2021 for properties under £600,000 and lenders must offer a five-year fixed rate as an option. It is open to all homebuyers, not just first-time buyers, however those buying to let and those purchasing second homes are excluded. The scheme will end in December 2022.
How to get your garden ready to welcome back visitors after lockdown
As the end of lockdown for many of us edges closer, now is the perfect time to get ahead on all those spring jobs in the garden, so that once we can welcome visitors back into our outdoor spaces, we can sit back and relax.
