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Yes, for everyone involved in the property industry, good news came through this week that the Chancellor has agreed to extend the Stamp Duty Holiday by a further 3 months.
Find out more about the decision, how it’s being received, and how slashing the Stamp Duty has made a difference to property transactions.

New home buyers will be pleased to know that a new independent body in the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) launches today (8th February). Yes, the NHQB will aim to champion quality new homes and improve outcomes for customers. Here’s more…

It’s the government-backed scheme which everyone has heard of. But how much do you know about it, and what do people really think of shared ownership?
Well, a virtual industry roundtable was held recently to report on research done into shared ownership. We look more closely at some of the feedback, and what the findings means for the scheme moving forward.

When we think of new homes, mostly young families spring to mind. But they can also be perfect for older couples who want to downsize and stay independent. We look more closely at the benefits of buying new to do so. Plus, we share some of the new build developments available with the right size properties for retiring in.

Housing developer Catalyst Homes cover London and the South East with their high-quality, modern homes. This year, they are launching two new developments with a choice of family homes in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. We take a look at this popular market town, explore why it’s thriving, and share the properties available coming soon from Catalyst Homes.

A final deadline extension for the current Help to Buy equity loan has been announced by Homes England. This comes despite last month confirming only an extra four weeks would be given by way of an extension to buyers and housebuilders, to compensate for the disruption caused by the pandemic.