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It’s official – We are one of the very best Estate Agents in the country!
Thursday, September 29, 2022
How do you choose the best estate agent? One that has experience of selling and letting properties like yours and one that will find the right renter or buyer quickly and achieve the best possible price? The Frost Partnership has been identified as one of the top estate agents in the country and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide – an independent reference source for sellers and landlords to help them find the best sales and lettings agencies in their area.
Stamp Duty Cuts Good News for Buyers and Sellers
Friday, September 23, 2022
In his mini budget today, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed a permanent cut in Stamp Duty, by raising the thresholds before which the property tax is paid. For home movers, the point at which Stamp Duty is charged doubles from £125,000 to £250,000 while the threshold for first time buyers increases from £300,000 to £425,000. The chancellor also increased the value of the property on which first-time buyers can claim stamp duty relief from £500,000 to £625,000.
Act NOW for 40% Help to Buy on 1 & 2 Bedroom Homes at The West Works.
Friday, September 16, 2022
Act NOW to make the most of the Government-backed scheme for Help to Buy homes. Reserve by October 31st and you could borrow up to 40% of the purchase price from the Government and move into your Redrow new build home at The West Works with as little as a 5% deposit* on a 1 bedroom from £356,000 or 2 bedroom apartment from £413,000.
Energy efficiency – a hot topic!
Friday, August 26, 2022
They may not have the WOW factor, but features overlooked by buyers in the past, are likely to top buyers’ wish lists as yet another energy price cap increase was announced today. Recent surveys have shown increased interest in double-glazed windows, roof insulation and modern energy efficient kitchens; now the top three features on a first-time buyer’s wish list. This year, more than ever before, energy efficiency is key to keeping costs down and staying warm in our homes.
From offer to completion - an agent’s true value
Monday, August 22, 2022
In the current property market where demand is high and supply still low, it can be straightforward to find a buyer. It’s not unusual to have multiple offers to consider and new research from Zoopla shows that the time it takes for a house to receive an accepted offer is the quickest it has been for years - 42% lower than in 2016. However, with one in five accepted offers not reaching completion for a variety of reasons, the hard part can be getting the sale over the line to exchange and completion. The adage “it’s a marathon, not a sprint” sums it up and once an offer has been accepted, that’s when you find how good your agent really is.
What is “in” and what is “out” when selling your property
Friday, August 12, 2022
Recent analysis of the key selling features on property listings by Rightmove has revealed which features are “in” and which have become less popular, over the last few years. Unsurprisingly, garden offices have grown massively in popularity during the pandemic, with more people working from home. Second on the list are bi-fold doors, often on buyers “most wanted” lists and listed as a key feature 589% more than 10 years ago. Also “in” are orangeries (up 173%) and underfloor heating (up 114%). Summer houses listed as a key feature are up by 90%, while greenhouses are waning as a selling point, decreasing by 46%.
