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General Election 2024. What is the outlook for the UK residential property market?
This is a very difficult one for any property professional to call. There are simply so many factors swirling around, domestically and all around the Globe. Uncertainty is the enemy of both financial and property markets. But let’s start with some good news! Inflation is falling fast. In fact it has fallen to the lowest…
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2023 – a market crash or just a much needed adjustment?
A lot of mainstream journalists seem to hold a very polarised view of the property market. Either it is booming, and buyers are being priced out of the market by huge demand and low stock, or it is plummeting and woe betide anyone foolish enough to invest in property. There never seems to be a…
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Have spiralling costs taken the shine off renovation projects?
This week some friends asked me to have a look at a country house they are interested in purchasing to advise with regards to development potential, pitfalls and likely costs. The house is what is often described in estate agent parlance as ‘a gem’. Think a Country Life Magazine handsome wisteria clad Georgian façade with…
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Equity release – we’ve all seen the adverts. But what are the facts?
Equity release has become somewhat of a buzz word recently. The adverts are all over the TV and radio stations. The concept is that if you are aged over 55 and have paid off all or most of your mortgage you can release capital and stay in your home, thus avoiding the stress of moving.…
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