Are you thinking of selling your home in the new year, but planning to wait until January? Sellers often wait until well after Christmas to get their home on the market, but estate agents are reporting that more people are getting a head-start on 2022 by preparing to sell now. Rightmove saw a 14% jump
The UK must open the new Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme for Afghans at risk as a matter of urgency, the Law Society of England and Wales has said. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “We have received scores of desperate messages from people who dedicated their lives to building Afghanistan’s justice system and upholding
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding people to be on their guard after nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last year. Fraudsters use Self Assessment to try and steal money or personal information from unsuspecting individuals. In the last year alone, HMRC has received nearly 360,000 bogus tax rebate referrals. The Self
A stolen vehicle recovery expert has shared details on how to reduce the risk of theft and avoid insurance premium nightmares. With research showing the average cost of an insurance premium rises by £629 following the theft of car, stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert Tracker Network (UK) Ltd is offering advice on how to mitigate
House prices in the North West and Yorkshire could grow more than any other part of the UK according to latest research. New figures from estate agents Savills show the average cost of a home in the region is predicted to rise to £272,732 by 2026 compared to the current average of £229,572. The increase
Getting rid of stubborn frost can be a laborious task, but it is an important one. Many motorists don’t realise that driving with frost on your windscreen is against the rules of the Highway Code and is supported by law. This means that those who ignore these guidelines could find themselves charged with a number
Around 550,000 homes across Britain are estimated to be going through the sales process, says a property website. This is lower than the 700,000 homes changing hands in June, when home-buyers rushed to obtain the maximum discounts available under the stamp duty holiday. Rightmove said that, with fewer sales now being dealt with, there are