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Property matters: Good news from today’s Budget
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
For buyers and sellers, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced two pieces of good news in today’s Budget. Confirming speculation, the stamp duty holiday was given an extension until June 30th with a further, lower phase until the end of September 2021 and 95% mortgages are once again possible with the backing of a “government guarantee” for first time buyers.
Home is where the heart is
Friday, February 12, 2021
With love in the air for Valentine’s Day this weekend, if you are mid-property search and not finding THE ONE, it may be worth looking at things afresh and, with a little TLC and inspiration, you just might find your dream home. Look again at properties you have viewed. What did you love or hate? Could you change things you didn’t like? Could you replicate something you loved about one house in another property? Or could you just fall in love with your own home all over again?
New looks for interiors whether you are moving or renting
Thursday, January 21, 2021
If you are moving to a new home or just looking to refresh where you currently live, now is a great time to do it. The new year gives us all the momentum for a spring clean and a chance to look at things afresh whether buying, renting or staying put. Some may see renting as a barrier to this, as restrictions may limit what you can do, but all it takes is a little inspiration to transform your home from bland to beautiful without upsetting the landlord and without splashing cash you will not get back if you are moving.
Looking after people and property
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Following the recent lockdown announcement, you may be wondering whether you can still move house. The good news is that, for the moment, the housing market remains open, allowing sellers and buyers, landlords and tenants to continue with their property sale or let, search and moves. Property viewings, valuations and all other property related matters can carry on as before, and we continue to follow strict Covid 19 protocols to ensure that you, and our staff, feel safe during any property visits.
Business as usual!
Friday, November 6, 2020
If you are thinking of moving, you may be wondering how the current period of national lockdown will affect your plans. The short answer is that Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick MP has confirmed that the housing market will remain open during this period, allowing sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants to continue with their property moves. So, nothing has really changed, and it is very much business as usual. Property viewings, valuations and all other property related matters can carry on as before. Conveyancing, removals and surveys can all still take place, so that anyone who is currently in the process of moving home can continue to do so.
Escape to the country
Thursday, October 29, 2020
In 1665, one of the world’s greatest writers, John Milton, moved to Chalfont St Giles to escape another pandemic - the Great Plague. There, he completed his epic masterpiece, Paradise Lost, which when first published in 1667 ran to ten books and over ten thousand lines of verse. You can discover the full story at Milton’s Cottage in Chalfont St Giles, advance bookings only and with limited opening hours during November. See miltonscottage.org for details.
