What will 95% mortgages mean for the property market?
If you’re a first time buyer with a 5% deposit, you might be tempted by a 95% mortgage. But how will the new scheme impact the housing market? Find out more.
How first time buyers can benefit from the stamp duty holiday extension
Buying your first home? The stamp duty holiday extension could mean you save money. Find out how you can capitalise here.
What is rental yield and how is it calculated?
What is rental yield? How do you calculate it? Why should you care about it? What makes a good rental yield? Find out all this and more here.
Records show busiest spring property market in 10 years
Spring is usually busy for house purchases, but this spring has seen record-breaking numbers. Get your spring property market update here.
What will the extension of the Stamp Duty Holiday mean for buyers and sellers?
With the stamp duty holiday recently extended to June 30th, what does this date mean for buyers and sellers alike? Find out all you need to know here.
How to Prepare your Home for Sale
Are you preparing to sell your house? Learn how to stage your property to make it every viewer’s dream home, and close your sale faster with our top tips!
Great news for home buyers
The current stamp duty rules mean buyers in England currently pay no tax on the first £500,000 of a property’s purchase price – a saving of £15,000 in some cases. Those rules will now remain in place until June 30.
10 interior design trends to watch for 2021
Looking to change up your home this year? We round up all the biggest interior trends predicted for 2021.
Capital Gains Tax on Buy-to-Let: What you need to know
Potential changes to Capital Gains Tax could affect the buy-to-let market. Here we'll explain these changes, as well as how tax works for investment property.
What is the new Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme?
The Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme launches this year. Find out what this is, how it differs to other Help to Buy schemes, and how to apply.
13 money-saving tips for when you move home
Moving home can involve a lot of hidden costs. Discover how to avoid them with Whitegates' tips on how to save money during a move.
House renovation costs: What to expect (and five things to consider)
Renovating a house is a lot of work and can carry a degree of risk. If you're thinking of buying a house that needs updating, take a look at our costs guide.