Bring the Property Industry into the 21st Century
Jennifer Jameson
Do you agree we need to bring the property industry into the 21st Century? In England, it takes 20 weeks on average for property transactions to progress from accepting an offer, to completion. Yes, that is an average! On top of this, a quarter of …
The Lowdown on Mortgages
We start the year by sharing the lowdown on mortgages. We wouldn’t be wrong in saying the mortgage market has had a turbulent time over the last twelve months. From what’s available, the steady growth in the number of products, to the criteria for specific …
Property Trends for 2021
Can you believe we are nearly at the end of the year and looking at property trends for 2021? We can’t. It seems 2020 has flown by despite months of lockdown. But one thing 2020 has brought us, is better understanding about the homes we …
Lockdown 2. Open for business!
While on Thursday 5th November the country went into a second lockdown, for estate agents and the property market, we are open for business! So, do not despair if you were thinking of selling or letting, or moving home – you still can! Read Lockdown …
Tips for managing a quick sale
With the property market going through a mini boom, we share some tips for managing a quick sale. There are lots of new properties coming on the market right now, and they are selling quickly too. But how do you manage pricing, offers, and a …
Updated Legislation for Home Extensions
From September 2020, Parliament updated legislation for home extensions. They introduced new laws for extending homes and commercial units. They’ve done this to help meet the growing demand for new housing. It will also help to revitalise town centres across England. Homeowners will now be …
Mini property boom
Well, who’d have thought it? After months of the country being in complete lockdown, we’re now experiencing a mini property boom. Both nationally, and locally, people have been rushing to get their homes on the market, and a ‘For Sale’ sign pitched outside. Here’s why… …
Updates to Eviction & Notice for Tenancies
On Friday, the government announced changes to the Landlord and Tenants Act with updates to Eviction & Notice for Tenancies. These amendments have been passed to offer tenants further protection in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The adjustments are related to evictions and the notice …
New Featured Properties for August
Take a look at our new featured properties for August. Especially as the property market is still busy. If you’re looking to buy or rent in one of the, ‘is it Cheshire or Manchester postcodes’, then take a look at these… FOR SALE 4-bed semi-detached …
Stamp Duty ‘Holiday’
On Wednesday, the chancellor announced details of a Stamp Duty ‘holiday’ on home sales from 8th July 2020 through until 31st March 2021. His aim, by reducing Stamp Duty Tax is to make it more affordable for people to buy property. This has been done …
