Estate & Letting Agents, Leicester
Saving for a deposit is a crucial part of being able to take that first step into buying your first property. There are many ways that you can save for a deposit, and a few simple changes in your lifestyle, alongside taking advantage of government incentives ... more
If you're earning an income from renting a property, make sure you're aware of your tax liabilities. Here's an overview of what you need to know. When becoming a landlord, there are many things to take into account, including tax liabilities. If you ... more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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