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How will the Chancellor Rishi Sonak's Summer Economic Update affect the property market?

The most significant announcement affecting the property market is the Stamp Duty Holiday, which has increased the threshold at which stamp duty is paid on property purchases. This is good for both first-time buyers and homeowners who are looking to...

Stamp Duty Holiday Explained

With the recent Stamp Duty changes, there are many questions in how this affects property purchases until March 2021. How much will I save on Stamp Duty? What if I am buying a property worth more than £500,000? As a property investor, will I benefit...

Quick and easy ways to make your new place feel like home

We've written a blog containing quick and easy ways to make your new house or flat feel like a home in no time. Get the paint out When you move to your new house or flat, one of the quickest ways to breathe new life into every room, is by painting...

Preparing to Sell your Property

First Impressions In the property market, First Impressions count, and how your property is presented from the outside and inside, can make a big difference in how potential buyers will see your property. On average, a potential buyer will decide...

Mortgage Interest Rates Fall to Historic Lows

The average interest rate for a two-year and five-year rate mortgages has fallen to a new low since records began in 2007, according to Moneyfacts. The average two-year deal is now 2.09%, while the average five-year deal is 2.35%. With the recent emergency...

Proposed 30% Discount for First-Time Buyers and Key Workers

The government is proposing a new scheme to offer a 30% discount on new-build homes for first-time buyers and key workers. The First Homes scheme will give first-time buyers and key workers a chance to buy a home in their local area for nearly a third...