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Boxall Brown & Jones Proud to Sponsor the Six Streets Arts Trail

At Boxall Brown & Jones, we believe that thriving communities are built on creativity, collaboration and local pride. That’s why we are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the Six Streets Arts Trail, one of Derby’s most popular community events. The Six Streets Arts Trail is a volunteer-led celebration of art, craft, music and community,

Derbyshire Property Market Shows Strong Signs of Confidence

What the 2025 Leasehold Changes Mean for Homeowners

The housing market across Derby and Belper is continuing to demonstrate resilience and renewed confidence, creating positive opportunities for buyers, sellers and investors alike. As market conditions have stabilised, we are seeing increasing numbers of motivated buyers returning to the market. Competitive mortgage products, improving consumer confidence and continued demand for quality homes across Derbyshire

Another satisfied Customer……

Claire Taylor, who has worked for Boxall Brown & Jones for over 20 years, was thanked again today for all her hard work representing our vendors. As well as receiving a five star google review, the clients rewarded Claire with chocolates and wine….Top job Claire! As a property business, which has been representing the needs

Boxall Brown and Jones welcome a guest this week…

This week we have been joined by the impressive Charlie Trafford on a work experience placement shadowing Chris Birds & Anthony Lomas along with spending time in our survey and commercial department BB&J Commercial. Charlie is studying a degree in Property Development and Planning at Oxford Brookes University.  We are certain Charlie has a bright

Rightmove: Why Government must be careful with property tax reform …

The Government is being urged to “carefully consider” its controversial plans to reform property taxes. Reports last week suggested that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is eyeing up a capital gains tax on primary residences worth more than £1.5m – an effective mansion tax.  Additionally, there were rumours about plans for a national property tax that could

Up, Up and Away….

It was great to spend time with Partner and Valuer, Anthony Lomas, yesterday as he showed of his latest toy! Boxall Brown & Jones have purchased a commercial drone and so we are now able to offer a full drone photography and video service to clients as part of the marketing of their property. Anthony

A Remarkable Cycling Journey Raising Money For Mental Health Support

At Boxall Brown & Jones, we are proud to stand behind Partner, Mark Richardson, as he embarks on a remarkable cycling journey to champion mental health. Mark will undertake a gruelling 225-mile ride from Derby to Brighton over two days to raise vital funds and awareness for the charity Mind. Scheduled for 14th and 15th

Can You Risk Not Having A Property Survey?

Almost half of buyers who skipped a home survey have faced significant repairs in the first year of property ownership, research suggests. Repair bills have topped £10,000 in some cases. A poll of 2,000 recent UK homebuyers, commissioned by property preservation specialists Peter Cox, has revealed a cautionary tale for those looking to reduce costs

CosyChild Bike & Hike 2025

Boxall Brown & Jones are supporting one of our Partners, Chris Birds, who will be joining over 100 people tomorrow morning (Saturday 17th May) for the ‘Amble to Ashbourne’ sponsored event.   The 20 mile walk from Derby to Ashbourne will help to support summer holidays for children who might not otherwise have the chance to enjoy

Barclays cuts rates on some mortgages to below 4%

Barclays has become the biggest UK lender so far to cut mortgage rates as the continued uncertainty caused by US tariff policy raises expectations of interest rate cuts this year. Barclays is reducing the rate on certain fixed-term deals to 3.99%, joining several other lenders who have cut mortgage rates this week. US President Donald

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