Regional Property Market Update Summer 2021: Thames Valley, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire
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 East is at its highest level in five years (RICS). At 3.6%, the annual rate of housing stock turnover across the Thames Valley, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire is above the UK average. Levels currently exceed 4% in the […]
Regional Property Market Update Summer 2021: West of England and South Wales
2021 is set to be one of the busiest sales years in over a decade Agents report the sales to stock ratios across the South West and Wales are at a record high (RICS). Across the West of England and South Wales the annual rate of housing stock turnover is 3.2%. The most active markets are currently Cotswold and Tewkesbury. […]
Regional Property Market Update Summer 2021: West Midlands and Mid Wales
2021 is set to be one of the busiest sales years in over a decade Agents report the sales to stock ratios in the West Midlands and Wales are at a record high (RICS). Across the West Midlands and Mid Wales, the annual rate of housing stock turnover is 3.3%. The most active markets are currently Rugby and Wychavon. […]
Tenant Eviction Notice Changes: What Landlords need to know
In England and Wales, the government has confirmed that as of 1 June 2021 the notice period for evicting tenants will be reduced from six months down to four months. Meanwhile, the Scottish Government is continuing the extension of the six-month notice period and landlords in Northern Ireland may proceed with their right to evict […]
A Guide to Finding Your First Home
The decision to buy a place to live for the first time is a big one. Becoming a property owner is a life-changing event; some would argue it’s on a par with getting married or having children. According to official ONS figures, the average house price for a first-time buyer in the UK in 2020 […]
An interview with CPS Property
This month, we caught up with Art O’Hagan, Managing Director at CPS Property to discuss his idea of a perfect home and top tips for working in the property sector. Tell us about yourself Art O’Hagan here. I am the MD of CPS Property and Associate of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. I started CPS […]
An interview with Wilsons Auctions
This month, we caught up with Dave Pennick, Corporate Services at Wilsons Auctions to discuss his idea of a perfect home and top tips for working in the property sector. Tell us about yourself My career has always been in customer-facing roles and I moved to property about 10 years ago. With both buyers and sellers, […]
Essential Advice Before Buying a Dream Chocolate Box Cottage
For many people, buying a dream home in the country means falling in love with the classic picture postcard look. Timber-framed thatched cottages may epitomise the quintessential English countryside home – but these types of homes don’t come without challenges. If you have your heart set on one of these historic beauties, you need your […]
A Guide to Letting Your Property
Several factors need to be kept in check when you are letting a property. Letting a home involves a lot of preparation and requirements that the landlord must fulfil. We have curated a guide to help you through letting your property. Check with the lender if you’re on a mortgage If your property is […]
A guide to moving home in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a beautiful part of the world, offering natural beauty, castles, lively cities, tourist hotspots and a rich history and culture. If you are considering relocating to Northern Ireland, here is a simple guide to prepare for your move: Your moving checklist: 1. Prepare for the move Once the paperwork on your […]
