City Life vs Country Life
City life vs country life – which is right for you? These two opposites bring with them two different ways of living. When looking at potential properties, it’s vital to consider where they’re located and if the location suits your individual preferences, tastes and needs. The hustle and bustle of the city contrasts greatly with […]
Britain’s Best Summer Walks
As we experience a warmer climate in the country, albeit very fleetingly, people are looking to our trails and hikes to discover unforgettable Great British walks this summer. Our wonderful corner of the world offers a myriad of landscapes – snow-topped Welsh mountains, glistening Scottish lochs, and flat English fenland, so you are sure to […]
An interview with Piccolo Property
We caught up with Lou Fletcher from Piccolo Property Services based in the Salisbury area, in Wiltshire, to talk all things lettings and property management related, and we even get introduced to office dog, Ebble. Piccolo Property Services is definitely one to watch, with a new Sales department in the pipeline, as well as an […]
What cohabiting couples need to check before buying a property together
Between 2019 and 2020, mortgage lenders saw a remarkable 60% rise in the number of mortgage applications from cohabiting couples. Buying a property with your partner is an exciting prospect, and there’s an understandable temptation to gloss over legal technicalities and focus instead on paint colours and room concepts. However, choosing the wrong legal structure when […]
Should You Buy Or Sell Your Home First?
There are a number of things to consider when it comes to buying or selling a home, but the initial question to ask yourself is… should I buy or sell my home first? This is a complex dilemma that doesn’t have a straightforward answer. Both of these options come with risks attached, but they can […]
Homes for Under £250k
With the average house price in the UK currently sitting at £225,000 and the zero-rated Stamp Duty limit now at £250,000 until the end of September 2021, thousands of potential property buyers will be in a perfect position to reap the benefits of purchasing now. This holds true particularly if you are a first or second-time buyer – the market is hot right now for new homeowners like […]
A Guide to Downsizing Your Home
Downsizing is simply moving from an existing property to a smaller one. Homeowners may make the decision to downsize for a variety of different reasons, either for financial gain, for a change of location or to simply fit the family’s or individual’s needs better. Whatever the motivation for downsizing, there are some key points to […]
Summer 2021 Market Report: Momentum Continues
Price growth across the UK is at its strongest level in over 13 years as the roadmap to ‘normality’ continues. Record-breaking A year ago the housing market was closed for business. Few would have predicted then the current state of play. Mortgage lending and property sales hit record highs in March, as too the […]
Regional Property Market Update Summer 2021: South West
2021 is set to be one of the busiest sales years in over a decade Agents report the sales to stock ratio across the South West is at a record high (RICS). At 3.8%, the annual rate of housing stock turnover across Devon and Cornwall is above the UK average. The most active markets are […]
Regional Property Market Update Summer 2021: East Midlands
2021 is set to be one of the busiest sales years in over a decade Agents report the sales to stock ratio across the East Midlands is at a record high (RICS). At 3.7%, the annual rate of housing stock turnover in the East Midlands is above the UK average. Levels currently exceed 4% in the most active markets. Price […]
