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 …
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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% …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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In some good news for buyers, mortgage choice overall rose month-on-month, to 6,004 options, its highest level since March 2008. The availability of deals at the 90% loan-to-value tier has increased to its highest point in four years at 76 Rachel Springall, finance expert at Moneyfacts, said: “Lenders reacted to the change in swap rates, …
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today laid out his Spring Budget this week.. This comes after weeks of rumours around potential changes to stamp duty tax, and the possible launch of a 99% mortgage scheme. However, while the speech made some announcements related to the housing market, they are measures that are likely to be relevant to …
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Rumours of the launch of a 1% mortgage deposit scheme have re-emerged with just weeks to go until the Spring Budget Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reported to be drawing up plans for a 99% mortgage scheme to be included in the red book as the Conservatives seek to reassure voters that the party is on …
Read the postHomebuyer and seller activity has finally started to turn positive, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests. The latest RICS Residential Market Survey shows new buyer enquiries were at +7% in January among respondents, up from -3% in December and the strongest level since February 2022. The percentage balance measure for agreed …
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Boxall Brown & Jones professionally manage a wide range of residential properties throughout Derbyshire and have been surprised to see how demand for good quality property continues to outstrip supply. Rents have risen seven per cent in the past year while voids have lengthened in the past month – although remain shorter than a year …
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