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Housing - where does the market go from here?

The housing market had an extraordinary stop-start year in 2020, characterised by what the head of research at estate agent Hamptons describes as “a relocation frenzy fuelled by the stamp duty holiday and cheap mortgage deals for buyers with plenty of equity”. This t...

Read    11/01/2021

Leasehold reform - more questions than answers?

Having had some time to digest yesterday’s news on leasehold reform, there is no doubt that the announcement raises a number of difficult questions which will only be answered as the changes play out.We firmly believe that government paying attention to the problems ...

Read    08/01/2021

Leasehold reform part 1 - at last!

We could all do with some good news at the moment - and here it is. The Government has just announced that millions of leaseholders around the country are to be given a new right to extend their lease by 990 years at zero ground rent.Housing secretary Robert Jenrick ...

Read    07/01/2021

How to keep your home mould-free this winter

Mould is often associated with poorly maintained housing, but it can be a problem for anyone during winter. A survey by Uswitch, reported in Landlord Today, found that mould is particularly common in private, social, and student housing. However, any home affected by...

Read    06/01/2021

Back in lockdown - do you know the rules?

So we’re back in lockdown. This time round we all know the drill and the Government has swiftly confirmed that the property market will stay open for business. So letting and estate agents can continue to work with clients in a Covid-safe way with viewings, sales and...

Read    05/01/2021

Housing market: did 2020 add value to your home?

In 2020, Covid-19 transformed our lives. As 2021 began with tighter restrictions and the prospect of another national lockdown, homeowners found a silver lining: rising house prices.

Read    04/01/2021

Looking back on 2020 - and forward to 2021

What a year. As we celebrated last Christmas, none of us could have imagined what the following 12 months would bring. For the residential sector 2020 has been characterised by two things: Covid and building safety.We all responded to the first challenge pretty well....

Read    23/12/2020

How would the Monopoly board look in today's property market?

Even if festive cheer is in short supply this year, many of us will still enjoy playing board games over Christmas. Have you ever wondered how the Monopoly board would look if it reflected today’s property market? Barratt London has the answers! 

Read    22/12/2020

Don’t let your Christmas decorations put you on the naughty list!

Tesco might be telling us there is no naughty list this year, but people looking for a new home this Christmas have different ideas. They are quite certain what’s naughty and nice! A recent survey by Bankrate UK has found that 60% of buyers and renters admitted to be...

Read    21/12/2020

Beware - these plants could stop you selling your home!

Most homeowners know that Japanese Knotweed is a serious issue, but it’s not the only plant that can impact property value. Certain plants and trees can cause severe structural damage, make it harder to sell your home, and even put you at risk of lawsuits if they spr...

Read    18/12/2020

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