As the Bank of England reduced base rates at the beginning of August for the first time in four years and homebuyer sentiment improves, many buyers will be faced with a tough choice: buy a new build property or an older property? For many, this will depend on a multitude of factors, but the prospect […] The post Capital Appreciation: How Do New Builds Compare with Older Properties? appeared first on SevenCapital ..read more

Situated in the leafy county of Berkshire, Bracknell is ideally located within London’s Commuter Belt and borders Reading and Wokingham as well as plenty of lush green countryside. In recent years, Bracknell has emerged as a highly desirable destination for homebuyers, capturing the attention of those seeking the perfect blend of modern living and suburban […] The post Bracknell’s Growing Appeal: The Jewel of the South East appeared first on SevenCapital ..read more

A UK general election, occurring roughly every five years, is a significant political event that often impacts various sectors of the economy, including the property market. This impact is multifaceted, influenced by factors such as uncertainty around specific party policies, as well as overall market confidence and the health of the economy. It is a common misconception that a general election negatively affects the property market, however this outlook neglects an array of additional factors which contribute to the health of the market around polling time. Here, we take a deeper look at the ..read more

In recent years, there has been a notable shift in the preferences of homebuyers in the UK, with a growing interest for new builds for the added benefits they provide. This trend signals a significant transformation in the property market, driven by various factors ranging from lifestyle changes to wider economic considerations. Here, we delve into the reasons behind the increasing appeal of new build apartments for homebuyers and which areas across the UK are seeing the highest demand for them. Increasing Appeal of New Builds After a somewhat arduous few years for the UK property market, anal ..read more

Many in the property industry were patiently waiting for Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget, with rumours of 99% loan-to-value government-backed mortgages, LISA changes and more help for first-time buyers on the cards. However, many were disappointed with the underwhelming property initiatives, with the Chancellor introducing a reduction in capital gains tax from 28% to 24% in an effort to stimulate sales transactions and a pledge to build more homes. Changes in property-related taxation, such as capital gains tax (CGT) rates can influence investment and homebuyer decisions as well as market activity ..read more

With 2024 fully underway, the UK’s property market is showing promising signs for prospective homebuyers with various economic, demographic, and market trends aligning. Many homebuyers who held back during an uncertain property market may think 2024 will be a good time to buy property, and with the market beginning to stabilise at the end of last year, 2024 presents a window of opportunity for those considering buying property. After a year of record property price increases and difficult economic factors seeing a slowdown in demand for properties, the last quarter of the year saw homebuyer co ..read more

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Leading UK developer SevenCapital has secured a £30.5 million investment finance facility from specialist lender, Alpha Property Lending for its central Bracknell development, The Grand Exchange. The funding will assist SevenCapital in the sale process of the recently completed scheme. Already more than 75% sold prior to completion, sales have remained strong since completion on this groundbreaking new development in the heart of the Berkshire town. Featuring a total of 242 high quality studios, one- and two- bedroom apartments, The Grand Exchange is unique amongst residential developments in ..read more