A Property Market Update

Buy-to-Let still proving to be a sound investment

The buy-to-let market has had somewhat of a difficult time over the past few years due to changes in government legislation and taxation. Since July this year, however, the number of buy-to-let mortgages being approved has risen considerably and is proving that there is life in the market for those looking to invest.

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Everything you need to know about the Bank of Mum and Dad

There are huge lenders in the mortgage market around the United Kingdom, with high-street names competing fiercely with one another for potential business. One of the largest current lenders may well surprise you...

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Family Fun and Crafts

Friday 21st February

Join in with craft activities to create your own Antarctic adventure.

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Buy To Let Mortgage Availability

Now that the property market is resuming activity we have seen property demand increase, especially in the lettings market. Research by Rightmove found that demand for rental homes rose by 33% in May 2020, which is higher than the same time last year! Mortgage lenders have also re-introduced many of their products to accommodate the increased activity.

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New Sales Agreed Reach Early March Levels

As the United Kingdom was plunged into lockdown, we saw property portals and online property websites reporting huge numbers of visitors and this online activity is now being translated into sales agreed.

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Our Top Tips For Designing A Home Office

People have been working from home for a while now. With businesses offering a greater level of autonomy and flexibility to their workers for the long run, many of us will have created office spaces in our homes.

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Landlord Update - Electrical Legislation

As a landlord, it is important to keep up with the latest legislation in order to keep your tenants and yourself secure. The latest change to keep abreast of is the government’s new electrical safety regulations – specifically for electrical installations in your properties.

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Norwich Community Choir

Tuesday 25th February

A friendly local choir for anyone who loves singing.

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Our guide on 'gazumping' and how to avoid it happening to you.

If you’re looking for a new home, or are looking for your first home, then “gazumping” may be a term that you aren’t particularly familiar with. Essentially, gazumping is when you have had an offer accepted by a seller, and are in the midst of the buying process, when another buyer comes along and offers a higher price, effectively stealing (or gazumping) the sale.

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The importance of realistic asking prices

Recent analysis from comparison site Zoopla has shown the benefits that are reaped when a property is priced correctly rather than over-ambitiously, with overvalued properties taking up to two months longer to sell.

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Tips on selling as the days get shorter

As the days get shorter, it is more important than ever to present your property in an appealing manner if you are going to attract potential buyers. With that in mind, we have put together some season-specific advice to help you find a buyer…

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Government announces reforms to planning and Help-to-Buy

Housing secretary James Brokenshire has recently unveiled his plans to introduce new quality controls on housebuilders, whilst also implementing new legislation to try to prevent developers from selling houses on a leasehold basis through Help-to-Buy.

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Addams Family Musical

Thursday 27 February - Saturday 29th February

At the Jane Austen College, Norwich

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