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BUDGET 2023: No news, good news for the property market?
Friday, March 17, 2023
Perhaps the key takeaway from Wednesday’s Budget is the Chancellor’s statement that the UK is expected to avoid recession this year, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. Inflation is also forecast to reduce to 2.9% by the end of 2023. Good news indeed compared to predictions last November, that the average inflation rate for 2023 would be 7.4%. A number of measures will also ease affordability; the current energy price guarantee has been extended a further three months to June 2023 and fuel duty is frozen for the next 12 months. Extra assistance with childcare costs over the next two years should improve household budgets and allow a return to employment for many.
Spotlight on our new and old towns
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Most towns grow slowly over decades or even centuries, embracing traditional architecture but incorporating new design and planning for future needs. This is especially true across our network area spanning Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Middlesex. Some towns, such as Chesham, have absorbed the old heart of the town within designated conservation areas as organic growth expands outwards. Others, such as the new and old towns of Beaconsfield, scarcely touch and sit almost a mile apart.
Looking after people and property
Friday, February 3, 2023
In line with our company ethos of “looking after people and property”, Frosts again opted to make a charity donation instead of sending Christmas Cards and this year our chosen charity was Chiltern Foodbank. Earlier today, Jacqui Cuthbert, Branch Manager and Nick Holloway, Negotiator at The Frost Partnership, Chesham visited Chiltern Foodbank to hand over the resulting cheque for £700.
New Home, New Look for 2023
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
You may be thinking about moving house and what changes you could make when you move in or perhaps just feel like a fresh new look for your current home. So how do you go about making your mark and ringing the changes? If you need some expert inspiration, it might be worth a visit to The Ideal Home show at Olympia, London from 17th March – 2nd April 2023 where exhibitors will be showcasing all the latest high-tech products and on-trend solutions for your home.The 2023 Future Living Home at the show will showcase how living spaces have evolved, with interior inspiration on new ideas for colours and decorating styles. Energy efficiency, use of natural lighting and renewable energy are all likely to feature strongly given the recent energy price increases. Ahead of the show, here are some pointers for what’s trending in décor this year.
Landlords! Peace of mind in uncertain times
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
With all the current “doom and gloom” in the media, there are mortgage options that are available if you are concerned about interest rates and the rise in the cost of living. Many landlords opted for fixed rate mortgages, which will be coming to an end soon and will want to shop around for the best deal available when this happens. Ideally you should start looking when there is a minimum of 4 – 6 months left on your mortgage, so that you can reserve any mortgage deals at the current rates rather than risk them going up.
Cosy up! Winter’s on its way.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
When the clocks go back and it gets darker earlier, there’s a lot you can do to keep your home warm and energy efficient this winter and make it look really inviting too. It may be cold and wet outside, but your home can be a haven so here are our top tips for ways to cosy up for winter.
