Newspage Raws

Questions we’ve put to Newspage’s experts, with their answers. Search by keyword or topic and by date, newest or most answered first.

4 Raws in conveyancing

12 November 2026 · 8 expert responses
Should landlords sell up and cash in their gains?
Many landlords are sitting on large property gains but refusing to sell because of capital gains tax, even when the property earns them little or nothing. In a recent blog post , Property118 founder Mark Alexander says…
7 November 2026 · 3 expert responses
Is the autumn property market flat this year after the Bank of England’s rate rise?
Autumn is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for buying and moving. But the Bank of England has raised Bank Rate to 4% and mortgage rates remain high. We want to hear from mortgage brokers and property…
6 November 2026 · 5 expert responses
Lloyds says house prices fell by -1.2% in one year, the biggest fall since October 2023
House prices fell by -0.6% in October , following a -0. 1 % decrease in September, according to Lloyds House Price Index . The average property price September is now £296,285, compared to £298,167 in September. On an…
3 November 2026 · 5 expert responses
Level 2 or Level 3 survey: which one do you need, and is it worth paying more?
Buyers are often unsure whether a RICS Level 2 survey (formerly the HomeBuyer Report) is enough, or whether they need a Level 3 Building Survey, and with the price gap between the two, many are tempted to skip the…