Whether our property is currently on the market or you’re thinking of selling, we’ve come up with 5 reasons to smile if you’re marketing your property this month 1. The UK property market is currently fairly stable and attractive to buyers, so you are still likely to get a good price for your property. 2.... View...
Life is stressful at the best of times– it’s just a fact, but if you’re trying to sell your home too it can feel more so than ever for some people. The anxiety and worry of the unknown or worst-case scenario can keep you awake at night. Then it’s a vicious circle,... View...
Want a perfectly tidy home this Autumn? The most important thing is to have a plan. Decide on the order in which you are going to work to get tidy for autumn room by room. You don’t need to do everything in one day or one weekend. If you work on... View...
As dog owners ourselves, we know that they are part of the family, but there is one uncomfortable truth which all dog owners will understand – keeping the home clean. From dog hairs to muddy footprints, dog owners can sometimes spend longer than we would like to make our homes look presentable, not only for our... View...
It’s hot. We experienced the driest July in over a century, and although there’s the possibility of rain forecast, our local water provider is asking us to use water wisely, with hosepipe bans being introduced in some parts of the country. But it’s not all doom and gloom for the garden. The grass may look and feel like straw,... View...
The School holidays are well underway, and we know how difficult it can be to keep the kids entertained. With the cost of living on the rise, it can be difficult to prioritise where your hard-earned cash goes, especially if you’re saving for a property, or have a mortgage to pay, so we’ve come up... View...
Many of us have a vision of our perfect kitchen or several mood boards on Pinterest. But, a full-scale renovation may not be in the pipeline for the moment due to the increase in the cost of living. This doesn’t mean that you can’t make a change that will improve your kitchen and give... View...
Money Expert, Martin Lewis, has issued a warning to homeowners and advises paying a booking fee to secure the best mortgage deal now amid the cost of living crisis. Returning to our screens, the finance expert calls the current situation a ‘ticking time bomb’ and said homeowners should: “Prepare in advance and... View...
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You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property. SDLT only applies to properties over £250,000. There are three rates of stamp duty for residential property, with a standard rate for people who own one property, a surcharge for those who own multiple properties and a relief element for first time buyers.
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