Recent Articles

Stamp Duty holiday due to Coronavirus
Jul 14, 2020

Last week the Government announced some temporary changes to the amount of Stamp Duty paid on property purchases and I was on BBC Radio 4 and LBC chatting about the changes and my thoughts on whether they were a good idea or not. Read my article for the full details.

Kate Faulkner on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours
Jun 30, 2020

This week I chatted with Miles Shipside from Rightmove on Radio 4 You and Yours about the property market. You can listen again to my interview and for some more information, here are my ‘notes’ for the interview.

June 2020 property price report
Jun 19, 2020

Can you rely on property price indices at the current time? Read my latest property price report to find out what's really happening to prices and transactions during Covid-19.

Latest three checklists for moving during COVID-19
May 13, 2020

A cross industry guide to re-opening the housing market, enabling people to move safely has now been published today. It is essential that if you are thinking of buying, selling, letting or renting that you read in particular the consumer guidance. Although you can now move, there are a lot more things that you and the property industry will need to do to do so safely. To find out more, read the full guidance and property checklists.

Help for first time buyers
Apr 21, 2020

For first time buyers, visit our 'help' page covering all subjects of the buying process, including saving for a deposit, how to get a mortgage, finding the right home, choosing a legal company, offering on a property, surveys, insuring your home, plus lots lots more.