Estate Agents

In a Budget that saw speculation, rumours and theories like no other, Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined a series of changes to uplift the economy during the coronavirus crisis. It came as no surprise that property featured front and centre. Sunak announced that the stamp duty holiday would be extended to the end of June, and details of the soon-to-launch mortgage guarantee scheme for property...

House prices are on the rise, despite the end of the stamp duty holiday nearing. A shift in housing priorities as a result of COVID-19 could be the reason, as well as some buyers anticipating an extension to the stamp duty holiday. According to Nationwide Building Society, the average house price rose by 0.7% to £231,068 in February, more than reversing January’s 0.2% drop. The stamp duty holiday...

Despite the uncertainty of 2020, the housing market has enjoyed steady growth. House prices have been rising across the UK, so what will next year bring? Changing priorities While there is still a lot of uncertainty ahead in 2021, it’s predicted that the UK property market will stay strong. The COVID-19 crisis has seen a vast percentage of the UK spending the majority of their time at home. Our...

The government’s Help to Buy scheme is changing. Our expert estate agents explain what this means if you’re looking to buy a new home.The Help to Buy scheme helps homebuyers purchase their perfect new-build property with as little as just a 5% deposit. The deadline for the current scheme is 15 December, and eligible applicants will then have until 31 March 2021 to complete their purchases. The new...

The impact of COVID-19 on the housing market continues as a new survey reveals that a third of home buyers were denied a mortgage so far in 2020 – despite an increase in demand for property as purchasers look to make the most of the stamp duty holiday.

Due to the impact of coronavirus on the construction industry, the government has announced a short extension to the deadline for the completion of new homes under the current Help to Buy scheme.

Great news for home buyers in England and Northern Ireland! The government has announced those looking to buy a home up to the value of £500,000 between now and 31st March 2021 won’t have to pay a penny in stamp duty.

After months of lock down, we’re slowly returning to a ‘new normal’ but will the changes we’ve experienced permanently affect the way we live at home? Homebuyers certainly seem to think so as they’re already changing the priorities for what they’re looking for in their new home.

As of the 14th May 2020, the government relaxed regulations surrounding the housing market in England; this means that estate agents can re-open and viewings can go ahead. However, measures to maintain social distancing must be implemented from viewing through to removals.

Maximise your chances of selling quickly, and at your asking price, with our experienced estate agents’ top ten tips for selling your home.