August can seem a strange old time. It’s still the summer, but the shops are full of ‘Back to School’ and Autumn Decor Should you try and relax and enjoy the final throws of summer? Or do you prepare for Autumn? We think you should do a bit of both, so here’s our August... View...
Housework is unfortunately a necessary task, but one that many people would rather avoid. One way to reduce the time spent cleaning your home is to make it easier to maintain. When planning your interior design scheme, many people are torn between choosing a scheme that requires minimal maintenance and opting for the stylish home... View...
David James were delighted to support this years Mapperley Scarecrow Festival in association with What’s On Mapperley and the Co-op. The event took place throughout May and saw Mapperley residents invited to create their own scarecrow to display at home and be added to a map which enabled everyone to follow and go in search... View...
Looking for something different to do this bank holiday? Well, May is Local and Community History month and now is the perfect time to get out about and explore the history on your doorstep. You don’t even have to leave the Gedling Borough! Take a read of our ideas for places to visit which mean... View...
Earth Day is the perfect time to take a look around your home and see if there are any changes you can make to make it more green. Saving water and energy Do you still leave lights on when you leave rooms? Is your hot water heater set to the maximum temperature?... View...
It’s that time of year when pollen can play havoc with our health, stuffy nose, watery or itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, but it’s not only pollen that can be a nightmare if you have allergies. There can be allergens in the home. You can be allergic to many things, but airborne allergies are the... View...
Whether you’re buying or selling a property, there are some myths about High Street Estate Agents you’re likely to have heard. We’ve come across them all in our time. In this post we thought we’d take a look at the 3 myths about Estate Agents that are most common and explain why here at... View...
For most of us, the most expensive thing that we ever purchase will be a property, and the prospect of saving for that all-important deposit can be rather daunting. However, the key to saving for that lump sum is simply good financial preparation and making a few changes to your outgoings which should reap big... 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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