The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave an upbeat Budget today, stating that it will create a stronger economy for the British people, “with growth up, jobs up and debt down” and described the Treasury’s plans as a programme for “A new economy, post Covid…for a new age of optimism.”
So you’re ready to put your house on the market. There might be several rival estate agents on your high street – how should you decide which one to choose?
Getting on the property ladder, and moving up it, is becoming more difficult to achieve, however it is still a reachable dream for many. Through hard work and following handy advice from our agents, we explore the different opportunities available, to start making your property journey a reality.
Now that lots of us have gone back to the office, what of those people who moved out of London last year? Are they all moving back? Or are they faced with a hideous new commute? We’re seeing a revival of the classic London pied à terre, a small and central pad used as a convenient bolthole for someone working in town during the week.
Putney may be nowhere near the sea, but the Thames-side suburb has more in common with coastal Poole than just the letter P. In both areas it's perfectly possible to find luxurious detached residences with large gardens and easy access to watersports in either the river or the sea - and it's worth noting that properties in Poole are roughly half the price of those in Putney.
Interest rates are at a historic low. Since March 2020 the Bank of England has kept its base rate at 0.1%, which is good news for mortgages – but how long can it last?
As the tube reports its busiest week since March 2020, it looks like London is coming back to life. Some of those people who moved out of town for a quieter lifestyle are now, it seems, moving back – or at least facing a new commute to the office. This is all reflected in a new surge of interest in the property market, with demand significantly up compared to recent months.
Until fairly recently, the phenomenon of buy-to-let seemed unstoppable. Everybody with any degree of financial nous seemed to be taking advantage of cheap buy-to-let mortgage deals to become a landlord, and then sit back and watch their investments grow. It was almost a no-brainer.
Moving house to get your child into a London primary school? Here’s how much it costs to live near the best schools.
Landlords letting out multi-tenanted properties in Westminster now need an additional licence, according to a new scheme introduced by Westminster City Council.
Many Londoners believe that owning a house is the ultimate property goal. There’s something fundamentally British about valuing a dwelling with stairs and its own front door to the street, even if the accommodation inside is inconvenient and poky.
With restrictions now eased and people enjoying having friends and family back over in their homes, we explore a selection of properties with entertaining space, perfect for partying.
