When browsing property portals, many people wonder why some Melksham homes linger on the market far longer than others. It’s easy to assume there’s something wrong - an issue with the property, an inflated asking price, or a lack of…
Stamp duty originated in the 17th century when duty stamps could be purchased and attached to a transactional document to prove that any tax due on the transaction had been paid. Today, tax relating to the purchase of land is…
The issue of new housebuilding in the UK stirs strong emotions. Many believe their local areas are turning into construction zones, with too many homes being built, disrupting the character of towns and villages. But is this perception grounded in…
An analysis of last year’s property market and what will happen in 2025? As an experienced estate agent based in Melksham, I like to monitor the UK and Melksham property market trends. Therefore, I will start by analysing the 2024…
On behalf of the team here at Lock & Key in Melksham, may we be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! Here's Nigel with a heartfelt New Year message for anyone in Melksham who is thinking of…
It's that time of the year once again where our proud business owner, Nigel Fitzgerald provides you with his Christmas message looking back over the last 12 months and also as we head in 2025. On behalf of everyone here…
Smaller household sizes are one of the reasons the Melksham (and the UK) property market and house prices will continue to hold up well in the medium to long term. British households for the last 100 years have been getting…
It was smiles all around this afternoon as our Christmas 2024 competition winner, Samantha Vince, dropped in to I.D Newman & Sons to pick up the Hamper worth £100 from 'Phil the Butcher' (left) and pose for a quick photo…
We’re looking to recruit a Trainee / Sales Negotiator for our established & worker friendly team here at Lock & Key in Melksham. Property sector experience is preferred, however not essential. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with the public,…
Once again, our Christmas competition was super popular across our social media. This year, we asked our followers to let us know what they would like for Christmas. There were lots of amazing responses once again and we would like…