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Estate Agent Qualifications in England: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for You
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Estate Agent Qualifications in England: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for You

Anyone in England can legally call themselves an estate agent today — no exams, no licence, no formal training required. That is set to change. Here is what the government's 2026 r...

Leasehold Reform in the UK: What Flat Buyers Need to Know
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Leasehold Reform in the UK: What Flat Buyers Need to Know

Leasehold reform is moving closer to law, with proposals to ban new leasehold flats, cap ground rents, and introduce commonhold as the default tenure. If you are buying or already ...

Bank of England Holds at 3.75% - What It Means for Your Mortgage
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Bank of England Holds at 3.75% - What It Means for Your Mortgage

The Bank of England held the base rate at 3.75% in June 2026, but mortgage costs remain well above that figure. Understanding the gap between base rate and what lenders actually ch...

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