You probably have been seeing a lot of doom and gloom in the news recently relating to rising living costs, spiralling inflation, and tensions in the labour market, it has truly been an unnerving time for many. Today, we wanted to create an article from our home team to you, to provide some reassurance of …
We have just finished listening to the latest announcement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Here are the headline announcements from his Spring Statement. The announcement was split into three measures: Motorists Fuel duty will be cut by 5p a litre from 6pm GMT until March 2023. This means that filling a typical 55-litre family car’s fuel …
The Bank of England announced yesterday that interest rates will rise from 0.25% to 0.75%, back to pre-pandemic levels, as it seeks to contain the UK’s inflation rate, which could rise to 8%. This is the third time since December that the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has increased the cost of borrowing. Analysts anticipate …
According to research conducted by Zoopla, more than four in ten British homeowners have converted their spare bedrooms into offices, gyms, and even cinemas throughout the pandemic! Here are the key takeaways: During the pandemic, 41% of British homeowners have adapted their properties to suit their changing needs, with around 8.8 million bedrooms being sacrificed …
Are you renting out a property this year? Read this blog post to find out the latest news and law changes you will need to know about. Do not forget you can contact our friendly lettings team on 01332 384438 or [email protected] 1. New Anti-Covid-19 Measures The government has released new guidance to help limit …
The last 18 months has been a wild ride for the property market – it has certainly presented its challenges but has also created opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. For some, the lively market has resulted in competing bids, multiple offers, and some successful sales. On the other hand, others have felt disappointed as …
Prospective home movers took to the internet in record numbers over the festive period to browse property listings. In what was a crazy year for the housing marketing in 2021, at Boxall Brown & Jones we have seen numerous enquiries from buyers and tenants. Even Rightmove reported that enquiries increased by 23% between Boxing Day …