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What Does the Recession Mean for My House Sale?

Property Market What Does the Recession Mean for My House Sale?

Now we know that the UK is in a recession, many homeowners will be wondering just what it means for house prices and if they’re going to see a crash similar to the credit crunch of 2008. While headlines might make for grim readings, not all is as bad as it...

Aug 13, 2020 by Irini Sala

Should You Get a Mortgage Post-Covid-19?

Property Market Should You Get a Mortgage Post-Covid-19?

In 2019, mortgage lending reached a whopping £70 billion in the UK. While it’s unclear how the 2020 numbers will look, Covid-19 probably means it won’t be as high. During the height of the pandemic, lending decreased as social distancing restrictions slowed the...

Jul 30, 2020 by Irini Sala

5 Stamp Duty-Free Homes You Can Buy Right Now

Property Market 5 Stamp Duty-Free Homes You Can Buy Right Now

🎵We’re all going on a stamp duty holiday. No more stamp duty for a month or six. Moving house on our stamp duty holiday. No more worries of added costs.🎵 The stamp duty holiday is here, and with it comes increased demand as buyers look to save on their...

Jul 30, 2020 by Irini Sala

Green is Serene With the Green Homes Grant Scheme

Property Market Green is Serene With the Green Homes Grant Scheme

The stamp duty holiday took its lions’ share of the news when it was announced mid-July, but the Green Homes Grant scheme also promises to save money. The initiative could see 650,000 households saving as much as £300 on energy bills. But what exactly...

Jul 30, 2020 by Irini Sala

Stamp Duty Holidays Announced in Boost to UK Housing Market

Property Market Stamp Duty Holidays Announced in Boost to UK Housing Market

It is the news we were all waiting for. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak chancelled his way into Chancel Town and announced a stamp duty holiday effective immediately. It means that buyers won’t need to pay a penny in stamp duty on properties up to...

Jul 8, 2020 by Irini Sala

“£6096 in savings – How we remortgaged our property”

Buying a house - Guides “£6096 in savings – How we remortgaged our property”

"I recently spoke to a client who had been a customer of the Halifax whose current mortgage deal was due to expire. They naturally assumed that being a loyal customer they would be offered a great new deal but were left disappointed when the best Halifax could provide...

Jul 2, 2020 by Irini Sala

Will the Coronavirus Start a Worldwide Recession?

Property Market Will the Coronavirus Start a Worldwide Recession?

Crisis management. Two words that will be familiar with most people, whether as individuals trying to right previous wrongs, or as part of a company looking at ways to mitigate a professional issue. Yet, when the entire planet goes into crisis management...

Feb 28, 2020 by Irini Sala

Fastest Broadband Hotspots in the UK

Estate Agents Fastest Broadband Hotspots in the UK

We have come a long way since the infuriating days of dial-up. Broadband means there’s no longer the need to wait patiently while listening to that excruciating screeching noise as your modem takes you the AOL homepage. These days, the average internet...

Feb 12, 2020 by Irini Sala

The Brexit Boom in the UK Housing Market

Brexit The Brexit Boom in the UK Housing Market

Well, it happened. After more than three long years, the United Kingdom ended its ties with the European Union. No matter which way you voted, now is a time to look to the future. Onwards and upwards, as they say. And upwards seems to be the keyword. At...

Feb 12, 2020 by Irini Sala

The Best Rural Hotspots 2020

Property Hotspots 2020 The Best Rural Hotspots 2020

There is nothing quite like that moment where you take in that first breath of fresh country air. And with the number of people leaving big cities like London each year for a slice of country living, it would seem that many are embracing rural life. But...

Jan 30, 2020 by Irini Sala

Brexit Britain and the UK Property Market

Brexit Brexit Britain and the UK Property Market

The countdown is on. The UK has got its affairs in order as it prepares a farewell letter to the EU, and the debates rage over the genius or absurdity of Big Ben chiming away at midnight on January 31st. After three years of “will they won’t they”, the UK...

Jan 29, 2020 by Irini Sala

Best Commuter Towns in 2020

Property Hotspots 2020 Best Commuter Towns in 2020

With train fares going up each year, the importance of finding a commuter town that offers excellent value for money is becoming even more important. But what makes a great commuter town? Sure, length of commute is high up on the list. It’s not the only...

Jan 23, 2020 by Irini Sala

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