House prices

Are you sitting on a goldmine?

Are you sitting on a goldmine?

A major factor that has increased property prices has been the shortage of homes to sell to match demand in many areas. And despite the increase in property prices to ‘new all-time highs’, the typical mortgage payment has ‘not been high’ by historic standards compared to take-home pay, largely because mortgage rates have remained close to all-time lows.

Is your home worth more than you think?

Is your home worth more than you think?

Our home is often our greatest asset, and for many of us it makes sense to capitalise on that investment. But a significant number of homeowners in the UK are wealthier than they realise because they are underestimating the value of their property, a new survey has revealed.