Reeds Rains Blog
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Autumn Budget 2026: key housing changes
The Autumn Budget 2026 included several announcements that could affect peo...
What could the new 2.5% deposit scheme mean for first time buyers?
The proposed your first home scheme could help first time buyers purchase a...
Four frightening problems that can haunt your completion
Completion may be the final step in a property purchase, but a few unwelcom...
Landlord updates for 2026: tax, legislation and finance
Most years bring updates to tax and lettings legislation that affect landlo...
Autumn Budget 2025: what this means for buyers, sellers landlords and tenants
The 2025 Autumn Budget, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, sets out sev...
How we helped a landlord save over £57,000
Many landlords take out mortgages for 25 years or more. But even on a fixed...
Five surprise affordability statistics about the UK Private Rented Sector (PRS)
The UK’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) often faces criticism, but recent st...
2025 tax updates for property owners: SDLT, council tax & national insurance explained
Property tax reform is one of the hottest topics at the moment, with headli...
Mortgage Rates: Base Rate falls to 4.25%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meets monthly to decide on ...
What does porting a mortgage mean?
If you have a mortgage and are looking to move home, you'll need to sell y...
Top tips to help renters get on the property ladder
Tenants don't plan on renting for their whole lives, but the road to home o...
What you need to prepare for your mortgage appointment
Mortgages can be daunting for both first time buyers and existing homeowner...