
Bank of England hold Base Rate at 4%
September 2025
The Bank of England has announced that it will hold the Base Rate at 4%.
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September 2025
The Bank of England has announced that it will hold the Base Rate at 4%.
Over a quarter of women (28%) don’t believe they’ll ever be able to save enough money for a deposit to buy a home. Determined to defy the odds, first-time buyer Anni, a 39-year-old Cruise Consultant, saved half of her salary each month for two years to pay for her own home.
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The newly opened show home at Printmakers Yard showcases the best of contemporary West London living, designed in collaboration with the talented team at Abode Living. Reflecting the tastes and lifestyles of modern homeowners, the interiors strike a balance between sophistication and comfort. We spoke with Sally from Abode to explore the design choices and trends that inspired this beautiful space.
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When it comes to purchasing your first home, one of the biggest questions is whether to buy a new or old build property. Here are seven reasons why those on the hunt of a home should consider buying new above old.
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New data from Fairview New Homes, the first-time buyer developer of choice, has revealed that more than nine in 10 (92%) first-time buyers in the UK do not have the funds to cover the additional cost of Stamp Duty Tax once the threshold is reduced for first-time buyers from £425,000 to £300,000 on 1st April.
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February 2025
The Stamp Duty threshold is changing on 1st April 2025, but don’t panic - there’s still time to save with Fairview!
“We thought about buying outside of London, but realised we’re not ready to give up city life yet”
February 2025
The Bank of England has just announced that it will reduce the Base Rate to 4.5% this month, the lowest since June 2023. Find out what it can mean for you.
Despite being one of the most expensive cities to buy in, Vladyslav and Kateryna only had eyes for London. Having swapped renting in Canada Water to buying their first home in the UK together at Dock28, the couple is saving £600 per month.
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"We found the perfect home, we loved how quickly we were able to move, Fairview helped us complete and move in within three months – the process of buying a new build is so smooth!”
Pupils at Cromer Road Primary School, Danegrove Primary School and East Barnet Secondary School, were gifted collections of fiction and non-fiction textbooks by Park Quarter staff on Friday 13th December, to spread festive cheer and stock up libraries ahead of the new year.
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On Monday 16th December, Fairview New Homes raised over £2,100 for the London Air Ambulance with their Christmas Raffle, Jumper Day & Cake Sale.
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