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...
This is what was recently reported by Rightmove. But have house prices really fallen for the first time in 2022? Let’s take a look. The news came during the August summer holiday season and the first year that many people have been able to head off without many of the travel restrictions that were put... 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...
The housing market heatwave across Great Britain continues this month, as temperatures soar up and down the country. Property portal Rightmove reports that asking prices have hit a record-high for the sixth month in a row, rising by 0.4% (+£1,354) to £369,968. In London, the average is now £692,828. You can find out the value... 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...
It was announced today (July 1 2022) that David James Estate Agents are the proud sponsors of Mapperley People. Mapperley People is a community news page for the area around Mapperley (Postcodes NG3-5), which makes us the ideal sponsor, having branches in Mapperley, Carlton and Arnold. What started as a Facebook page a couple of... 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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