Find your perfect match!
We are all looking for a little romance in our lives and with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, why not take our quick, fun, quiz to find your perfect match! Pick a meal for your perfect date A. Three-course fine dining…
Ownership Rates for Young Families Increase
After a three-decade long hiatus during which it became even harder for young families to purchase their own property, official statistics from the Resolution Foundation thinktank have shown that ownership rates amongst this group are now on the rise. According…
What did 2018 mean for the Property Market?
When we consider the course of 2018, be it in the context of the property market or not, there is one overriding theme: Brexit. The financial uncertainty which has been prevalent throughout the last 12 months has been a key…
January Market Comment
The media would have us believe that the property market is nursing a New Year’s party hangover. Certainly the issues that influenced the market during 2018 remain, such as Brexit-related confusion, lack of supply and affordability problems for first time…
Unexpected Buyers over Christmas
Christmas is already in sight and it might be tempting to assume that the market will slow down. Perhaps it’s best to wait until the New Year before selling. However, whilst many agents do indeed shut up shop, so they…
December Market Comment
As we approach the end of the year we find ourselves in politically turbulent times, with the Brexit debate continuing to undermine confidence, but only slightly. Certainly there are some scary concepts being tabled, not least the Governor of the…
Taken for Granted
Houses, cottages, flats, apartments, maisonettes, studios, detached, semi, terraced - these are terms we as estate agents hear every day of our lives. They are the lifeblood of our business, but the common theme is they all represent the concept…
November Market Comment
From a property perspective, it would appear that the latest budget will not be enough to light November’s fireworks. Nevertheless, overall, it did hint at a surprisingly stable economy, with improved growth prospects and an apparent end to the tighter…
Budget Comment – SDLT Removal is Good News for Sellers!
Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the removal of SDLT (Stamp Duty) on all sales to first time buyers under £300,000 in his autumn statement. This is clearly great news for first time buyers, especially those paying the…
