Why January is a great time to sell
It’s a common misconception that market activity lulls in January, ready to resume in the spring. But with demand levels still on the rise, this couldn’t be more wrong for 2022 predictions. Many see the new year as a chance [...]
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Ways to avoid gazumping with your property sale or purchase
With the property market heating up, gazumping is becoming all too common as demand outstrips supply. In this article, we explain what gazumping is, and – most importantly – how to avoid it. What is gazumping? Gazumping is when a seller accepts [...]
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What’s next for the property market?
Having contributed to record-breaking sales numbers over the last year, we consider what’s next for the property market following the approaching end of the stamp duty holiday. For first-time buyers Introduced by the government this spring, the 95% mortgage [...]
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Lettings market boom and what it means for landlords
The lettings market has had a record strong month, with reports of a decrease to the length of average void periods in most regions, as well as rising rents seen across the country. In some parts, void periods have dropped [...]
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Top tips on being ready to sell
According to Rightmove, enquiries from buyers are up by 18% when compared to the same period last year. If you decide to sell right now, you’re pretty much guaranteed to get high levels of interest following your market launch. [...]
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EWS1 Update: Good News for lowrise blocks
The Housing Secretary recently announced “no systemic risk of fire in blocks” after consulting with fire safety experts. Following the advice from the government and the expert report, major high street lenders have agreed to review their approach with claims [...]
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Stamp Duty Land Tax for non-residents
Increased rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) apply on residential property purchases from 1st April 2021 in England and Northern Ireland by non-UK residents. There is an additional 2% applied for non-UK residents on top of the rates for [...]
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A guide to your property valuation
When it comes to selling your property, it’s only natural you want to know all of the facts before planning. We work to ensure you can really optimise your property’s value giving you as much freedom and choice for your [...]
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Is it still location, location, location?
With restrictions continuing to ease, buyers are super keen to move quickly, resulting in record numbers paying over asking price to secure their dream property. In the space of just 18 months, we’ve seen homebuyers rush to the countryside and [...]
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Top 5 questions you need to ask before
Have they been pre-approved for a mortgage? Being pre-approved for a mortgage means that a lender has already said their application will be accepted, speeding up the process significantly and reducing the risk of it falling through. Do they have [...]
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