The headlines … Banbury rents up by 3.5% in the last 12 months Banbury house prices up 14.3% in the last 12 months Banbury landlords helped by ultra-low mortgage rates and a stamp duty holiday Yet, some landlords in Banbury anxious about a possible end to no fault evictions New EPC rules could cost Banbury…
Finding your next Banbury property, be that for yourself to live in or as a Banbury buy-to-let landlord, can sometimes be a scary task. You are possibly making one of the biggest purchases of your life, and you want to ensure you make the right choice. Buying your next property is all about finding a…
Over the years, we’ve helped hundreds of people move successfully and encountered dozens of reasons why people want to sell up and move home. And one of the most frequently asked questions we get asked by potential buyers is, ‘Why are they selling?’ Below are five of the most common reasons. New Relationships – Whether…
Winter announced its arrival with the recent Storm Arwen causing damage and chaos across the country. And while many of us batten down the hatches during the colder months, some of us are seeking to start the new year in a new home. Once you’ve selected the estate agent representing you, it’s time to think…
The clocks have gone back, and Christmas adverts are popping up all over the place. Which means winter is well and truly upon us. And while some people might welcome that, landlords can often dread the colder months. Usually, that’s because if there are potential issues with the boilers heating their rental homes, the winter…
The Government’s scheduled publication of their White Paper for the Renter’s Reform Bill, which incorporates proposals to forbid Section 21 evictions and introduce ‘Lifetime Deposits’, has been suspended until 2022. The additional time is required to give a chance to create a level playing field to reforms for both landlords and tenants in the private…
Banbury landlords are becoming progressively more self-assured about expanding their rental portfolios; as Banbury rents rise, mortgage interest rates fall and demand for decent Banbury rental properties outstrips supply. A number of reports nationally would suggest around a third of UK ‘portfolio’ landlords (i.e. landlords with more than one rental property) are actively looking to…
In recent articles on the Banbury property market, I have been talking a lot about house prices over the last 12 months and 5 years in Banbury. When it comes to newspapers talking about the property market, the headline most people look at is what is happening to house prices. However, as 2 in 3…
Moving home can be a challenging time for all involved. Children and teenagers can find upping sticks to a new home exciting. But they can also see it as a daunting prospect. Below are seven ways you can make your big move more fun and less stressful for your little (and not so little) people….
How far would you go to help your child get on in the world? Many Banbury parents move area to ensure their child gets into the best primary school or fund their university costs. Many of you reading this have even helped your children with the deposit for their first home from savings. However, I…