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Welcome to our blog! We regularly provide information about the property market and issues that will affect the value and / or return on investment you can expect for your property.
Business Awards UK, a leading platform celebrating business excellence, is thrilled to announce the illustrious winners and esteemed finalists of the 2023 / 24 Property Awards. This year's awards recognise the remarkable achievements and innovation of estate and...
There is growing speculation that the housing market could crash in 2022. High interest rates coupled with the cost of living crisis has seen households squeezed as they try to afford rising energy and fuel costs. The Bank of England has predicted that inflation in...
Nationwide's figures for June 2022 put the average house price at £271,613, up 10.7% over the year. However, this marks a 0.3% monthly increase in prices down from 0.9% in May, showing a slowdown in growth. Halifax figures put average house prices at a new record high...
If you're thinking of getting onto the property ladder this year, there's good and bad news. The good news is that low-deposit mortgages are still readily available, so you might find it a little easier to get a home loan than before. The bad news is that it's...
The property market soared in 2021, as buyers rushed to take advantage of the government's temporary cut to stamp duty. The stamp duty holiday meant buyers in England and Northern Ireland could save up to £15,000 in tax if they bought a home before the end of June, or...
The health and safety of our colleagues, customers and community is our highest priority. In line with Government advice on social distancing, we are working from behind closed doors, but we continue to work on behalf of our customers either remotely, or from within the branch.
As we all face the unprecedented situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is more important than ever that we operate safely and responsibly.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were introduced in 2007 to give buyers a better understanding of the energy efficiency of a property they may wish to buy. The EPC is a legal requirement if you are selling or renting a property and are valid for 10 years...
If you want to add value to your home, and make it a better place to live upgrading your bathroom can bring surprising benefits. One of the most important rooms in a house, it's a place where you can relax and unwind after a hard day. As well as get ready before going...
If you want to add value to your home, and make it a better place to live upgrading your bathroom can bring surprising benefits. One of the most important rooms in a house, it’s a place where you can relax and unwind after a hard day. As well as get ready before going out or calling it a night.
House prices increased by an average 33.7% in the last decade and despite being relatively flat over the last couple of years, due to the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, are set to rise by a further 15.3%, according to latest predictions, in the next 5 years....
Think you need to avoid selling your property over Christmas? Think again. Potential buyers have more time over Christmas and, according to Rightmove, the Christmas period and particularly Boxing Day, is one of the busiest of the year, with people searching for a new...
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