Understanding the latest news and trends in the property market can help you make informed decisions about buying or remortgaging a property. Our blogs in this category provide insights on everything from interest rate fluctuations to regional property trends.
Property Market Outlook 2023: Folkestone Kent Folkestone is located on the southeast coast of England, is an up-and-coming area with a lot to offer both residents and visitors alike. In recent years, the town has seen a resurgence in popularity, thanks in part to a number of exciting developments and an increasing focus on tourism. […]
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Practical Tips for Designing the Perfect Home Designing a home that has a sense of flow and a cohesive design look can be a daunting task. However, with a few basic tips, you can create a space that feels unified and beautiful. Start by picking a few design elements and sticking with them throughout your
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New Year Tips for Clearing Your Home Christmas is over and a renewed motivation for ‘getting on’ has been gifted to us as we pass the milestone of a new year. It’s the perfect opportunity to declutter and let go of anything that is holding you back, both physically and mentally. Clearing the clutter can
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A Cautious Look at the 2023 House & Mortgage Markets A slow decent, not a spiralling crash Homeowners have been reaping the benefits of a booming housing market in recent years, but the outlook for 2023 is a different story. According to data from Halifax, house prices have dropped by 2.3% in November, marking the
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Base Rate increased for the ninth time in 12 months The Monetary Policy Committee has voted to increase the Bank of England’s base rate once again… The Bank of England’s Base Rate which is sometimes referred to as the Bank Rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and mortgage lenders when
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3 Problems Holiday Let Owners Face and how you can solve them 1) You’re not getting the bookings you expected Why? Because either your property is boring, or you haven’t marketed it enough. It’s one of the two. Lets take the first problem, does your holiday let stand out? Will people scrolling through Air BnB
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Downsizing to a smaller home means less upkeep, lower bills and more time to do the things you love! This blog was provided by our property expert Donna Pearson – Winkworth Estate Agents We’re used to talking about the endless quest for more space. Moving up the ladder, swapping a flat for a house, extending
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Bank Rate hits 3% and the world is about to end Newspapers have a habit of exaggerating a bit in their headlines. Last week the Monetary Policy Committee voted to increase the Bank of England’s Base Rate by a further 0.75%. This most recent increase now marks the 8th time the rate has been revised
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Architect’s Tips: Moving bricks and not your home At some stage we have all thought about needing more space around the house and then begins the search for a bigger property. A viable option to moving is to extend or remodel your existing property. Collaborating with an architectural designer, they are able to offer advice
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UK house prices: August house price index In August 2022 the average price for a property in the UK was £295,903 which was an annual increase of 13.6% and a monthly price change of 0.9%. The next house price index release will be the September 2022 UK HPI release and will be published at 9:30am
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