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- Sep 2nd 2020
Buy-To-Let mortgage market picks up
The buy-to-let market is showing vital signs of recovery after the number of deals halved during the first few weeks of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Moneyfacts, there are a total number of 1,660 buy-to-let mortgage products available in ... more
- Aug 20th 2020
What is property staging?
Property staging involves giving your home a facelift to make it more desirable to potential buyers. Although this can begin with new kitchens and bathrooms, makeovers for staging can also be very simple and affordable. The objective of staging ... more
- Aug 14th 2020
5 Home Improvements that do not require planning permission
For many of us, the lockdown has meant that we have had to use our home in many ways that we have not done before. From being a home, to a pop-up office, school at the dining table, and a playground in the garden, many families have had to adapt several ... more
- Aug 12th 2020
Danvers August 2020 Property Market Report
The property market is starting to come back to shape in England since the lockdown in March. Sales figures are increasing across the board, according to Zoopla. At Seths, we are also seeing an increase in sales figures, with properties of all values ... more
- Aug 6th 2020
Help to Buy Scheme extended until 2021
The government has recently announced that it has extended the Help to Buy initiative deadline by a further two months. The Help to Buy scheme enables people to purchase a new-build home with a smaller deposit of 5%, with the government adding a further ... more
- Jul 29th 2020
Homeowners can add two storeys to their homes without full planning permission under new fast-track law
Homeowners will be able to add two storeys to their properties without having to go through the normal planning approval process, providing a new government law comes into effect as planned. The Government is looking to improve the way the 70-year-old ... more
- Jul 21st 2020
What could the Stamp Duty Holiday mean for you?
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced on the 8th of July that the Stamp Duty threshold will temporarily raise from £125,000 to £500,000 until March 2021 in a bid to boost the property market. Stamp Duty must be paid on either buying ... more
- Jul 16th 2020
How will the Chancellor Rishi Sonak's Summer Economic Update affect the property market?
The most significant announcement affecting the property market is the Stamp Duty Holiday, which has increased the threshold at which stamp duty is paid on property purchases. This is good for both first-time buyers and homeowners who are looking to ... more
- Jul 14th 2020
Stamp Duty Holiday Explained
With the recent Stamp Duty changes, there are many questions in how this affects property purchases until March 2021. How much will I save on Stamp Duty? What if I am buying a property worth more than £500,000? As a property investor, will I benefit ... more