OUR PROPERTY BLOG

The reopening of the property market following weeks of lockdown has spurred numerous people on to looking into moving house. Equally, the reopening of pubs has seen many of us heading out in search of a pint or other refreshment, and perhaps the chance to catch up...

For those looking to buy a new home, a stamp duty holiday applies until March 31 next year, as we’ve reported previously. Meanwhile, if you have a property to sell, Bloomberg reports that UK house prices could grow by up to 3% throughout the rest of 2020, driven by...

For anyone taking on a new tenancy, deposits have traditionally been the greatest source of headaches. Typically, tenants are asked for four to six weeks’ rent as down payment, while also having to pay for a month’s rent upfront at the same time. Especially if you’re...

Summer vacation plans may remain somewhat curtailed for now, but one holiday that’s just become highly attractive concerns one of Britain’s last popular taxes; stamp duty on property transactions. A newly announced break, the first since 2008, aims to encourage people...

The media may be full of the dire economic effects of Covid-19, but one area where the news is distinctly less gloomy is when it comes to being a buy-to-let (BTL) landlord, i.e. purchasing properties purely for the purpose of letting them out. The sector still offers...

You may have seen various less than positive stories about house prices in the media in recent weeks. But look at little more closely and the news is far from all bad. One major national online property portal says prices are set to continue on an upward path over the...

From July 1, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 come into force. It may sound a bit of a mouthful, but, in a nutshell, it means: All fixed electrical installations in privately rented homes need testing and...

Those renting their homes across England and Wales who may have struggled to make their monthly rental payments during lockdown will enjoy greater breathing space following the government’s announcement that it is extending the suspension of all eviction processes...

Open any newspaper or log on to any news website and you could be forgiven for thinking Britain should be bracing itself for a huge slump in the housing market. But look a little closer – is that really what is happening? Britain’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax, for...

As the housing market returns to life following the easing of Covid-related lockdown restrictions, there are strong indications that interest in the rental sector could surge in the weeks and months ahead. One online property portal reported a jump in demand for...

We’ve written recently about how pleased we were to report that the UK housing market has reopened for business, albeit with strict social distancing rules still in place. So as we move towards midsummer, we’re sure we’re going to be busy helping people move house, as...

The government has outlined proposals to unfreeze and kick-start the housing market, covering every step of the letting and sales process across England. (The Northern Irish, Scottish and Welsh markets remain frozen for now.) The announcement, of course, follows seven...

In-person property viewings are, of course, firmly off-limits for now, as life in lockdown due to Covid-19 continues. For many, this strange period may mean moving plans have to be put temporarily on the back burner, yet others, as we’ve discussed previously, may have...

While most tenants won’t even be contemplating moving house during lockdown, if you’re in a situation where you have no choice, virtual viewings of properties make it far more possible than you may have realised. Britain went into lockdown on March 23, and included...

You may be wondering why we’re writing about taking your own professional property photos without expensive kit (which is clearly more possible than ever these days thanks to smartphone technology) right now. After all, at the time of writing, Britain is of course in...

While many of us may be feeling initially bored or frustrated during the current lockdown, it’s actually an ideal time to make some minor improvements to your home to help increase its saleability. Spring and early summer are traditionally the busiest times for the...

You’re finally moving house and it’s time to let everyone know about it! But who exactly do you need to tell about a change of your address? Moving your residence is never going to be easy, but being well prepared with a checklist can be the key to keep your stress to...

When you have a baby, you don’t have to worry too much about the inside of your house. Eventually they will be able to crawl, but as long as there is nothing at floor level that could be dangerous to them, you don’t have to make too many changes. Once your child...

How do you know when you have found the right home? For many people, it is love at first sight. For others, they may look at ten or more properties during their search. We share our advice on how many houses you should view before making an offer… House hunting can be...

For all homeowners, it is a sure certainty that at some point you will need to carry out repairs or make improvements to your property. This could be anything from a replacement kitchen appliance, some new carpet or something major such as a new roof. Most...

Whether you are selling or letting a property, making sure it looks appealing is essential to getting it sold or let. According to Rightmove statistics, staged homes sell for 8% more than non-staged homes on average and according to Homestaging.org.uk 95% of staged...

When you are going through the process of buying or selling a property, a conveyancer will play a vital role in ensuring everything goes smoothly on the legal side. But if it’s your first time you may need a helping hand in choosing the right one. To point you in the...

Until you actually exchange contracts with the seller of a property, nothing is set in stone. It can be a stressful part of the buying process, but once completed, also the most rewarding. If you are wondering how the exchange process works, we explain everything you...

We’ve got pancake day, comedy, Queen and stargazing on the agenda for this month, have a look below and see what’s on in Eastbourne in the month of February:   Stargazing with Eastbourne Astronomical Society – Western Lawns...