New Housing Secretary makes his first move
Thursday, September 5, 2019
As his first major move in the job, Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick has revealed plans that would help more first-time buyers get onto the property ladder. The plans involve overhauling the shared ownership scheme, allowing people to increase...
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Successfully relocate to get into a school catchment area
Friday, August 30, 2019
Education is one of the most important factors when it comes to your child’s future and where you live has an impact.
There are a growing number of families who are considering moving to increase their chances of securing a place...
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An interview with Royston & Lund
Friday, August 30, 2019
This month, we caught up with Val Shakespeare, Sales Director at Royston & Lund to discuss her idea of a perfect home and top tips for working in the property sector.
Tell us about yourself
I have 38 years of experience in the property...
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What do proposed changes to Section 21 mean for landlords and tenants?
Friday, August 16, 2019
On Sunday 21 July this year, the Government announced that they had launched their consultation on the abolition of Section 21 . The consultation, which will only cover England, will be open for 12 weeks closing on Saturday 12 October.
In the...
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Have you considered inheritance tax?
Monday, August 12, 2019
While leaving your home to a family member is a very generous act, there is the matter of inheritance tax to think about.
One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin was once attributed to saying that...
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A Guide to Understanding Credit Scores
Friday, August 9, 2019
Understanding credit scores can be tricky yet essential, as it affects your ability to borrow loans for mortgages. Below we will explain what a credit score is, how it’s calculated and what to do if you have a bad credit score.
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Stage your home like a pro
Monday, August 5, 2019
When it comes to selling a house, ‘ staging ’ is of the utmost importance. You might spend hours upon hours dusting ceiling corners, scrubbing at the kitchen floor or rearranging the furniture. However, there are other changes you...
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Could Boris make changes to Stamp Duty in the near future?
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Many in the property industry have called out for the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson , to act decisively on his previously proposed plan of possibly scrapping Stamp Duty on homes under £500,000, at the same time cutting it from 12% to...
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