The lettings market, savings, and decorating tips from Gilson Bailey

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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Saving for a House Deposit

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.

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A Basic Guide to Decorating

Flick through the pages of any magazine these days or scroll through the popular Pinterest app and you’re likely to see endless images of chic properties with timeless décor.

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Electrical Safety Regulations to come into place for Landlords

The first new landlord legislation of 2020 has been proposed, and relates to electrical safety checks. If you are a landlord of a property, then the proposed new regulations could affect you from 1st July this year.

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Potential Landlords still keen to Invest

Given changes to stamp duty, tighter regulations and the introduction of the Tenant’s Fee Ban last year, it’s easy to assume that there’s little appetite in the market or encouragement for landlords to invest in Buy-to-Let properties.

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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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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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