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UK property open for business, but flights delayed

Many of us have had to put our plans to buy a home in the UK on hold for a few months. But for those of us who want to move before the Brexit transition period, who want to avoid the non-resident stamp duty from next April, or who just want to be here now, waiting until next year is not an option! So what can you do now?

Getting a mortgage when you move back to the UK

If you’re moving back to the UK from abroad and are looking to buy a home, is it possible to get a mortgage still? And what rates might you expect? We spoke to Aaron Strutt of Trinity Financial Group to find out more.

What HS2 means for property buyers in the North

What effect will the biggest infrastructure project in Western Europe have on the UK property market? And should you be grabbing a piece of it? We investigate HS2, the £106 billion rail line that could transform Britain.

What’s happening in the British property market?

Apprehension over Brexit, compounded by the upcoming election have brought the UK housing market to a near standstill, according to recent data, which could make now an ideal time for some buyers to grab a bargain or move house.

Returning to the UK: can you claim benefits?

Each year some 600,000 people move to the UK. A large proportion of those are British people coming back. They may have been living abroad for work, for their health, for early retirement, or with their parents. Many of them will be entitled to benefits. But to claim benefits when returning to the UK your first requirement will be to pass the Habitual Residence Test.