How is a home valued?
If you are looking to sell or let out your property and have contacted estate agents, chances are the first thing you are offered is a full property valuation. But how do agents determine the price of your property? The main aspects used to determine the price are the location,...
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The average house price rose £3,000 in May
House prices have continued to soar across the UK with the average property price now sitting at £261,743. The month of May saw a huge increase of 1.3%, with an overall rise of 9.5% when compared to the same month in 2020. These figures average at a year-on-year price increase...
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Emergency measures for tenants during the pandemic are coming to an end
The eviction ban is ending During the pandemic, the government implemented emergency measures to help tenants who may be struggling to pay rent or keep their home while the country was in such an uncertain state. The measures in place included a minimum 6-month notice period for landlords and a...
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The Stamp Duty Rules – Explained
What are the current Rules surrounding stamp Duty? When the coronavirus pandemic first hit in early 2020, the chancellor announced the ‘Stamp Duty Holiday’ to encourage people to continue purchasing property during the uncertain time. This went down very well with house buyers and the market continued to boom throughout....
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Houses are being let 30% quicker than this time last year!
Housing Portal Zoopla has released their quarterly rental market report which has shown that houses in the UK are being reserved on average 30% faster than this time last year. These figures equate to an average of nearly a week (6 days) and this shortening period has been seen across...
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House Prices to rise 4% in January – Rightmove Predicts
The UK’s biggest property portal ‘Rightmove’ have weighed in with their opinions on the 2021 Housing Market, predicting a 4% rise next year. Experts have been divided on how the market will go in the coming 12 months, with 2020 seeing an incredible 7% rise in prices despite the coronavirus...
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Property Decorating Tips (On a budget)
Redecorating your Property (In a budget-friendly way) If you are looking to put your property on the market for sale or let then it’s vital that the property is displayed in the best possible way to attract buyers and tenants. Here we explore some quick, easy, and budget-friendly ideas to...
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