Prior to the various Tier level led restrictions and Lockdowns buyers would often commence their property search by looking at the specs of a property online, seeing a 3D tour and follow it up with a viewing in person. With Covid-19 and associated changes in...
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Everything You Need To Know About The New Government Leasehold Reforms
In a move that comes as part of the biggest reforms to English property law for 40 years, Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced that millions of leaseholders of flats and houses, will be given the right to 'extend their lease,' by a maximum term of 990...
Top 5 Predictions for the Real Estate Industry in 2021
The year that has come and gone, 2020, has been a turbulent and challenging one across the board. However, as we look forward to the year ahead, 2021, here are our predictions on trends that will occur in the Real Estate Industry. 1. House Prices Will Slowly Rise We...
7 simple ways that help you go from lost and overwhelmed with the purchase or sale of your property, to champion and in control of the process, this festive season
The year 2020 is coming to an end, and there has been a lot of activity till now. From changing Tier restrictions, delays in the property purchasing or selling process, changes in regulations and the stamp duty holiday deadline looming closer and closer, adding to the...
Property Buyers & Sellers You’re Running Out of Time! Here’s How to Avoid Missing Out
"The market is grappling with massive delays to mortgage processing times, local authority searches, surveys and conveyancing due to the surge of demand" Melissa Lawford, Property Journalist @ The Telegraph There is undoubtedly a huge flurry of activity happening...
The Dirty Little Secret That Mortgage Firms Don’t Want You To Know Until It’s Too Late & What To Do About It!
"In the most extreme cases, it has resulted in house sales and chains falling through and homeowners unable to move..." By Stonelink International Media Team London In the past few weeks, we have been seeing examples of 'down valuations' occurring with regards...
15 things you need to know about the Help to Buy scheme – Which?
New-build housing scheme has helped 210,000 people, but there are pitfalls By Stephen Maunder @ Which? Should I use Help to Buy?’ is one of the most commonly asked questions by first-time buyers looking to get on to the property ladder. And in truth, it’s difficult...
Residential Area Guide – Swiss Cottage, London, UK
Nestled between South Hampstead and St John’s Wood, the neighbourhood of Swiss Cottage was named after a pub built in 1804 called "Ye Olde Swiss Cottage," which still exists today! It is prominently a residential community and falls within London's commuter belt and...
Residential Area Guide – Kensington, London, UK
Kensington is an affluent part of the West End of Central London and highly desirable as a residential area with prime sought out areas such as Holland Park and Kensington Palace Gardens being some of the most in demand. It is a vibrant area with a lovely community...
How the Real Estate Industry will be impacted by England’s Lockdown
From Thursday 5th November, England will enter a second lockdown in a bid to curb rising coronavirus cases. Most non-essential retail and services have been directed to close. What does this mean for the Real Estate Industry? For the most, it's business as usual,...
Is the end near for the ‘infamous’ Section 106? Find out what it means for Developers
Are you a property investor or developer with a keen interest in the proposed Section 106 changes? The reforms put forward will be a historic moment for the real estate sector, if they are passed. As part of the planning reforms being imposed by housing secretary...