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Get your garden ready for summer.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Spring is here and as the evenings get longer and the days get warmer you can really start to dream about lazy days and sunshine. So what better time to give some serious thought to what you can do to get your garden ready for summer and make it a real haven for relaxing or entertaining? Whatever the size of your garden, even if it’s a small patio or roof terrace, a total transformation is almost instantly possible even if you’re getting your property ready to sell or are renting a property and don’t want anything too permanent. There’s something to suit every budget and ideas you can tailor to meet your needs.
A conservative budget for property?
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
With global finance risks and Brexit uncertainty influencing UK growth and limiting the options, George Osborne’s March budget was never likely to contain any major policy announcements. But the Conservatives have traditionally championed the homeowner’s cause and some meaningful housing initiatives were certainly hoped for when the Chancellor delivered his budget in mid-March. It was something of a disappointment for the UK residential market therefore to discover that previously announced Stamp Duty and tax relief changes were to go ahead with few bonuses UK homebuyers. No mention was made of plans to increase much needed housing supply despite previous budgets encouraging the use of public land to address the issue. So what was there in the Chancellor’s plans to make an impact on the property market?
Higher rates of Stamp Duty on second property may impact wider property market
Thursday, February 25, 2016
According to a recent estate agency survey, the proposed increase in Stamp Duty Land Tax on purchases of second and subsequent residential properties, may impact local property markets. In a national survey conducted amongst its members, Relocation Agent Network found 74% of respondents indicated that the proposed increase in Stamp Duty on purchases of second residential properties, may impact their local property market.
Home is where the heart is
Friday, February 12, 2016
If you are mid-property search for your ideal home and not finding your perfect property, its worth looking at things afresh and remembering that home is where the heart is, and with a little love and inspiration you may just find it’s closer than you think. Look again at the properties you’ve viewed. What did you love or hate about them? Could you keep the part you love and change the bits you hated? Is your best option not to move but to stay and improve? Here’s some great ways to rediscover the heart in your home
The Crossrail effect
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
House prices in the capital have increased to the point where homeowners are finding themselves priced out of the property market and looking to surrounding areas for affordable options. Living outside London can easily save commuters around £400,000 on the price of a 4 bed semi so it makes financial sense even when you factor in the cost of a rail season ticket.
2016 – The property year ahead
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
January figures released by the Office for National Statistics showed that UK house prices increased by 7.7% in the year to November 2015 with a figure of 9.8% in the South East where prices benefit from proximity to London, prime commuter catchments and educational options. Average monthly rentals (excluding London) also rose by almost 5% in 2015 accompanied by a raft of changes in legislation for landlords and lettings agents. So what is 2016 likely to hold for the property market, for residential sales and lettings? Without consulting the crystal ball, here are a few predictions for the year ahead.
