Additional help for first time buyers

Following Phillip Hammond’s recent announcement in the budget of a tax break for first-time buyers which could see savings of up to £5,000 for buyers in England it would appear that the Scottish system is being considered ahead of the new budget proposals to be announced in the coming weeks. Responding to queries during First […]

Shortage of Houses Continues to Pose Problems

A lack of properties coming onto the housing market is continuing to prove problematic, according to the latest Residential Market Survey by RICS. Fall in Activity The survey for January found little change in the number of new buyer enquiries, and only 5% of surveyors reported an increase in demand, which is the lowest reading […]