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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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After nearly 21 years working with the business, we said farewell to John Adey today who retires from Boxall Brown & Jones. Anyone who has viewed properties with us over that time will have met John and been impressed by his knowledge, friendliness and professionalism. The sales and lettings team gathered to hear farewell speeches …
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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 such experiences. Over the past decade, this community-driven initiative has raised over £150,000 for children’s charities and we can’t wait to get involved. Interested? Come and join us! www.cosybikeandhike.com
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Average house prices ended 2024 up by 4.6%, according to early estimates from the Land Registry. The latest Land Registry House Price Index for December 2024 shows average property values rose by £12,000 across the year. This put the average price of a UK property at £268,087 The figure was down by 0.1% on a …
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February and March have been named as the best months to list a home for sale, based on the likelihood that the home goes on to sell. Rightmove analysed millions of properties listed for sale since 2012, excluding 2020 due to the pandemic. Its research found that almost seven in 10 homes (66.3%) listed for …
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