The Autumn Budget 2025 has landed – and yes, there are some new tax and property-related measures that deserve attention. That said, there’s also reason for optimism. For homeowners, buyers and even sellers, the picture doesn’t have to be bleak. Here’s a balanced, hopeful breakdown of what’s happening – and why the property market can still hold up.… → continue reading
INTRODUCTION
In the ever-changing landscape of the UK housing market, homeowners contemplating the sale of their properties find themselves facing a conundrum. On one hand, forecasts predict a decline in house prices, while on the other, interest rates have been steadily rising.… → continue reading
In the world of estate agency, where challenges can be as formidable as supervillains, successful agents need to rise to the occasion as property superheroes. Just like the iconic figures in comic books, estate agency superheroes possess extraordinary qualities that empower them to navigate the complexities of a dynamic and competitive market with unparalleled prowess.… → continue reading
Embarking on a property viewing may appear as a straightforward task, but beneath its deceptively smooth surface lies a labyrinth of potential challenges. Engulfed in politeness, the interaction between buyer and seller often conceals the hidden complexities that may arise.
The journey begins with pleasantries and casual conversation, interwoven with a touch of nervousness and occasional distress.… → continue reading
What are your big plans this year? Fitness, wealth, travel, something else? Change is always in the air when January arrives.
We’re entering 2023 on the back of quite a ride. Lockdowns, Brexit, empty shelves, four prime ministers, working from home, strikes, inflation, and geopolitical turmoil – it’s all been very real.… → continue reading
Survived the work Christmas party – tick.
Aced the Christmas shopping – tick.
Overindulged at Christmas dinner – tick.
Now you’ve successfully completed every yuletide tradition, what are your plans for the rest of the year?
If the scrum of the sales and drizzly days aren’t tempting you outside, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the time between Christmas and New Year indoors.… → continue reading
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so isn’t it a bit soon to be talking about moving home next summer?
Usually, this time of year is all about office parties, family gatherings and frantic last-minute shopping, but Christmas 2022 is more than just the season to be jolly.… → continue reading
If 2022 is anything to go by, 2023 could be the year that selling homes off-market hits the mainstream.
About 10% of property sales in the UK in 2022 have been off-market homes. That’s more than ever before, and for a number of reasons.… → continue reading
After the clocks go back and the nights start earlier, viewings at your home happen in a whole new light.
Most buyers will come for their first look in the evening on their way home from work, so instead of letting the sunshine in to make your rooms feel bright, autumn and winter are all about turning up the cosy.… → continue reading
Even though many lenders lowered their mortgage rates last week, we all face a bumpy road ahead.
The media is battling it out to write the scariest headlines of an imminent price crash and soaring interest rates, but there isn’t a newspaper, market analyst or financial expert who knows the future of the property market.… → continue reading
