Helping Innovate Property (HIP) – Blog, Housing Market News and Articles

As the political landscape in the United Kingdom shifts, with the Labour Party potentially poised to assume power, questions about economic implications naturally arise. One pertinent issue for many is whether a Labour government would lead to higher mortgage rates. This blog post aims to explore this topic by examining the interplay between government policies, economic conditions, and the financial market’s response.

General elections in the United Kingdom are significant events that shape the economic, political, and social landscape of the country. One area that is particularly sensitive to the outcomes of such elections is the property market. The interplay between government policies, economic confidence, and market dynamics can lead to various shifts in property values, transaction volumes, and investor sentiment. This blog post will delve into the various ways general elections influence the UK property market, exploring historical trends, potential policy changes, and the implications for different market segments.

When it comes to financing a home, understanding the different types of mortgages is essential. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, the choices you make can significantly impact your financial well-being. In this introductory section, we’ll delve into the world of mortgages, unraveling their complexities and shedding light on the options available to you. So, grab your metaphorical magnifying glass, and let’s begin our journey.

For today’s youth, owning a property is becoming increasingly tougher. According to housing charity Shelter, almost two million 20-34-year-olds are choosing to live at home with their parents as they cannot afford to rent or buy their own place, despite being in employment.

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Re property: “If interest rates were to hit 3%, historically an abnormally low level, it could trigger a prolonged and socially damaging recession with collapsing house prices, rising property repossessions…”

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Thinking about getting a mortgage for your home can be a daunting experience, particularly if you’re a first-time buyer. Equally, these feelings of anxiety have only worsened as the economy has continued to struggle and many have become increasingly wary about their financial situations. But what is it that you should be looking out for in a mortgage and what’s the best way to go about getting the best mortgage deal available to you?

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Negative equity can be the scariest phrase to any individual, especially when he or she has a huge outstanding mortgage. So, what exactly constitutes negative equity? Negative equity is the condition where an individual’s home has a lower value when compared to the outstanding mortgage that they have left to address. It goes without saying that negative equity only holds good for those with ownership over property.

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If you’re about to make one of the biggest investments of your life – buying a home – it is crucial that you have looked into every possible cost that you could be presented with. You may feel as though you can comfortably afford your mortgage, but have you taken into account all of those additional costs, such as stamp duty, solicitor fees and on-going monthly payments of various insurances?

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If you’re about to buy a new home it is essential that you have assessed every aspect of the sale and the costs that will be involved with it. Regardless of whether you’ve moved home many times or this is your first time, checking off what costs you are going to meet is vital in ensuring you aren’t left out of pocket before you’ve even moved into your new home.

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Recent research by the Institute for Public Policy Research shows that most young people are suffering self-esteem issues from their inability to enter the housing market, their decisions in life about work, love and family are all being affected.

The fact is the many first time buyers are over 35 years old and over half of university graduates (53%) cannot afford to buy their own home.

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Looking around my in-laws’ family home, it was hard to know where to start. Decisions as to whether to keep, throw or consign to storage had to be made on every single treasured item collected over the past forty years.

With three empty bedrooms and an unruly garden on their hands, their decision to downsize made perfect sense. Yet the reality of squeezing the contents of an entire family home into a lovely (but far smaller) bungalow was starting to hit.

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