Should you downsize?
9 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
We look at the pros and cons of downsizing to a smaller home, or to a different type of home such as sheltered accommodation or a retirement village. What is downsizing? Put simply, downsizing is the process of moving into a...
Moving home in 2023? Here’s what you need to know
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Are you thinking of moving home in 2023? Whether you’re already home-hunting, you’re ready to kick-start your search, or thinking of selling your home, here’s what’s happening in the housing market as we begin the new...
We're hiring
2 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
We’re looking for experienced, friendly and ambitious property professionals to join our growing team. If you’re a motivated, self-starting fee earner with a passion for helping homeowners move on to the next chapter in their...
Capital Gains Tax change - landlords who sell urged to be quick
2 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Landlords who intend to sell their properties this year are being urged to act quickly ahead of the Capital Gains Tax allowance change announced in the Autumn Statement. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the current allowance...
What should first time buyers do in 2023?
5 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
From the better value of flats to discounts and price falls, here's how a slower housing market could benefit first time buyers in 2023. Key takeaways Flats are offering the best value for money for 20 years across most of the UK...
12 New Year's resolutions to make your home run smoothly in 2023
5 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Create an organised and streamlined home. Clear out the kitchen cupboards Re-stock all your staples – flour, sugar, condiments and tinned goods – but as you do, clear out all the items you know you aren't going to use until...
10 house price and mortgage predictions for 2023
6 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
10 house price and mortgage predictions for 2023 House prices will fall, but higher mortgage rates are here to stay. From record property prices to soaring mortgage rates, 2022 was a tumultuous year for the housing market. But
Fixed mortgage rates are falling!
8 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Average two-year fixed mortgage rate is now 6.28%, says Moneyfacts HSBC, Halifax, Lloyds and NatWest have reduced their rates in the past week Gilt yields have fallen back down to pre-mini budget levels But uncertainty remains...
What nobody tells you about moving house
5 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Find out how to achieve a successful house move without tears (well, just a few). I've recently moved my partner, two children, cat and dog from the five-bedroomed Edwardian house where we lived for 13 years to our new home, which...
Stamp duty: everything you need to know
11 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Stamp duty is the money you pay to the taxman when you buy property or land in the UK worth over a certain value. As part of their September mini-budget, Lizz Truss’ short-lived government made cuts to stamp duty to make...