Blog: Advice

Buying your first house is a big step on to the property ladder, so before you do, it’s ideal to be armed with all the knowledge you need so you can be successful when you make that all important offer.

What a weekend that was! Street parties, gatherings in the Regatta Meadow, the bunting, egg and cress sandwiches, union jack flags, cheese and pineapple on cocktail sticks and the fireworks! And no decent party is worth its...

According to some newspapers and pundits, the property market boom could soon be over with the increasing interest rates and inflation. BUT, there are 3 fundamental economic reasons why things are different to the last property...

Whether you are a St Neots homeowner, first-time buyer or a landlord; the last 15 months has been a roller coaster ride when it comes to the St Neots property market.

With 213,120 UK house buyers and 58,580 UK tenants...

St Neots house prices rose by 2.4% last month, according to the Land Registry. The annual rate of house price growth in St Neots has increased to 8.9%.

In spring, the national figures saw an annual growth of 9.9%, the...

The main concern that we hear time and time again from active buyers is that they don’t want to put their home on the market before they’ve found a property they want to purchase.

They fear that they can’t find the...

How to make your St Neots home as saleable as possible

When you’re selling your St Neots home, you want to make your property as attractive to prospective St Neots buyers as possible. Your staging efforts should be designed to...

The Giggs Way - The best way to market your property.

At Giggs and Company, we know how important it is that when you trust us to sell your property that we live up to that trust.

We set ourselves apart by taking the time...

Spending some time and money on home improvements that actually add value to your St Neots home makes sense if you’re getting ready to sell. And attracting buyers without breaking the bank is even better. Our guide will help...

The top six issues that you may face

Buying a your first home is both exciting and daunting. Finding a house you love can be a great experience but the actual process of making it happen can feel overwhelming. So here are the...

When you’re moving into your first house, there are lots of things to do and remember so working through your utilities may not be top of your list. But, when you get your first bill, you may change your mind because the...

Vendors are looking for buyers who are chain free, so should you rent in between moving homes so your offer is more attractive?

Moving home is said to be the third most stressful thing you can do, so if you can do anything to...

Has there ever been a better time for St Neots home sellers?

The St Neots property market, for people looking to sell, has been at its sturdiest for at least the last five years with home buyers jumping onto the St Neots...

When you're buying a house there are some things that just slip by you as you concentrate on all the things you have to do. So here are 8 top tips to think about to help you through the process and improve your chances of getting...

There will be a number of household bills and expenses that you might not have had to cover while you’ve been renting. So as you take the plunge into home ownership, here is a whistle stop tour of the running costs and bills you...

We know the process of purchasing a house can be quite daunting, especially if you’re a first time buyer (and honestly, it’s still quite daunting even if you’ve done it a few times). So, before you start, let’s sort the...

Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house and you’re excited about the thought of moving, it’s time to talk to us.

If you’ve never sold your home before, are time...

Congratulations, you’re almost there... and it’s probably been a whirlwind of things to do. So, before you forget, here’s a handy checklist of who you need to tell that you’re moving to a new house and what you need to...

If you’re thinking about buying your first house, this quick guide will give you the confidence you need to get your feet on the ladder.

Do I need House Insurance?

Yes – once the contracts are agreed, you...

Most people pay Stamp Duty Tax when they buy a property over a particular price in the UK but last July, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced that stamp duty was being partially suspended on all English property transactions...

Roll the clock back to April 2020, and major financial economists and property market commenters were sounding the alarm. The very best-case scenario was a 5% drop in property values by the end of the year, and most were in the...

Looking back at the St Neots property market for 2020, it certainly can be seen as a frenetic game of two halves, albeit with a very long half time in...

As St Neots first-time buyers are being locked out of the St Neots property market – rents have risen by 3.7%

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Year on year, November can see a downturn in activity in the property market, and considering where we are with COVID-19 and Brexit, you'd imagine it would be even worse this year.

But, that's not the case. Activity has...

What will a no deal Brexit on the horizon, the end of the stamp duty holiday in March, mortgage payment holidays coming to an end, unemployment set to rise after...

Times change. Technology changes. We get that, because our business model is always evolving. And right now, when we are faced with varying market conditions almost daily, it really matters that we can do that.

One thing...

In the video below Ollie Henson explains that on Wedesday 8th July, the Chancellor announced that homebuyers in England and Northern Ireland will not be liable for stamp duty on the value of homes up to £500,000, with...

If you are contemplating a move but are still concerned that it’s not quite safe enough to do so, please be reassured that we have put stringent safety measures in place to protect all our staff and customers.

From 1st June...

There is clear advice from the government today about how you can start to think about buying, selling or letting a property.

The key here is clearly caution. And the government guidelines are detailed. Over the next few...

If you’re looking to sell your house but want to wait until after the coronavirus lockdown is over, there are still things you can do to prepare.1. Kerb appeal

The first impression a potential buyer has of your house is...