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General Election 2024: Rightmove ‘disappointed’ at lack of housing focus

Rightmove has criticised the lack of focus on housing policy during the first General Election TV debate this week. Housing was rarely mentioned during the first debate between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer on ITV. Tim Bannister, Rightmove’s property expert, described the debate as “disappointing.” He said: “At a time when

Is A Complete Overhaul Of EPC’s Required?

An influential consumer body is demanding a complete overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates. Which? says that with millions of households across the UK concerned about how to keep their homes warm in winter and worried about high energy bills, an EPC should be a valuable source of information; and as the UK nears its target

Is The Property Market Recovering after Brexit?

It’s taken eight years but one of London’s highest profile estate agencies says the value of its Under Offer pipeline has at last exceeded the figure at the time of the controversial Brexit referendum in June 2016. After the vote, interest in London property eased back, worsened during the uncertainty over what Brexit meant, and

Buyer confidence hits two-year high despite General Election

The majority of buyers and sellers in the prime housing market will not be deterred by the upcoming General Election, according to the latest research by property firm Savills. The survey of 1,200 prime home movers revealed that for the vast majority (79%), an upcoming General Election won’t change their plans to move, while 13%

Have you ever thought about switching your Letting Agent?

It may be easier than you think……….here at Boxall Brown & Jones we will take care of everything on your behalf for a smooth, stress-free transfer from your current agent. Here is our simple step by step guide on how to switch to Boxall Brown & Jones: • Check your current Terms of Business to

CONGRATULATIONS DANIELLE!

Danielle Hutchinson who has worked for Boxall Brown and Jones since July 2022 is shown in the photograph being presented with her certificate for completing her apprenticeship and qualifying as a junior Estate Agent. Danielle has been a brilliant addition to our Belper office and deals with clients on a day to day basis, answering

Is It An Ideal Time For An Interest Rate Cut?

Inflation has hit a new two-year low as the cost of living measure slowed to 3.4% in February. The figure is down from 4% in January, helped by a 5% drop in food inflation, although the Office for National Statistics warned that housing costs remain high. It has prompted hopes that the Bank of England

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