Blog: Advice

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 property...

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...

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...

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...

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 poor or just don’t feel comfortable showing...

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...

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 become legally...

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...

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 up...

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 spring. Between the General Election in mid-December and Christmas, many St...

As St Neots first-time buyers are being locked out of the St Neots property market – rents have risen by 3.7%With the banks reducing the number of low deposit mortgages (i.e. deposits of 10% and below) since Covid-19 hit in the...

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 furlough and ongoing on/off coronavirus restrictions do to the St...

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 that...

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 immediate...

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 our...

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 days we...

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...