As announced by the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, the new stamp duty holiday has got potential property purchasers excited, as it means that any purchase of a property up to £500,000 will be exempt from paying any tax. The waiver is effective immediately on homes in England and Northern Ireland until 31 March 2021, with The…
When it comes to selling a property, understandably one of the key things sellers want is the best price possible for their home, but there’s always a fine line between getting a realistic price and overpricing in the hope that someone loves your property so much that they’ll be willing to pay it. We discuss…
If you’ve moved house in the past, you may well have had a bad experience when it comes to losing or misplacing valuable items during the move, and the upset and expense this can cause. From jewelry and antique items to phones and cameras, keeping track of your possessions as you relocate isn’t always easy.…
So, you’ve decided to move, either put your house on the market (or made the decision to), then this current, worrying, Coronavirus situation struck. Can you carry on selling a property during lockdown? We’ve had a few people contact us and ask: “What should I do?” So we decided to put our advice into a…
If you’re selling a property and wondering if holding an open house is a good idea, we have some great hints and tips over on our blog.
Like many parents who have raised their children in the larger family home, there comes a time once the children have left home to attend university or simply moved out, leaving an empty nest, that thoughts turn to the possibility of downsizing. The home may now feel too big, or you might want to free…
Moving house a stressful time for everyone. Having animals can contribute to the stress, as you wonder how to help your pet on moving day. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help your furry friend, and many animals pick up on their owners’ stress, excitement and anticipation as the big day approaches. Therefore, to minimise their ordeal it’s important that…