Tag: house buyer
How not to annoy the sellers of your dream home
With the property market buoyant and more buyers than there are properties for sale, it pays to get on the right side of your sellers right from the start. Estate agent comparison site Getagent.co.uk conducted research into sellers’ pet hates when it comes to buyers. Moving house can be a stressful experience and emotions can...
NEW expanded Client Services team
To support LPL’s growth over the last year we are delighted to announce the launch of our NEW expanded Client Services team. Head of Operations, Louise Stephens-Pantoja said “As LPL continues to grow, the need for more experienced client service staff to support a larger client base has become increasingly important. We strive to provide...
Re arrange the space in your home to increase its value
If you are looking to increase the value of your home without adding an expensive extension, self-storage company Space Station has some ideas on how you can add up to 20 per cent to the price. Maximising your property’s value before you put it on the market means you may have a better sum to...
It’s not all doom and gloom: property predictions for 2021
The end of 2020 saw house prices at a record high, helped by the chancellor’s Stamp Duty holiday, but what is likely to happen in 2021 as financial disruption continues? The property market slumped during the first lockdown of 2020, with prices down 0.5 per cent halfway through the year. However, following relaxing of restrictions...
What are my options if I can’t move before the Stamp Duty deadline?
With the chancellor’s Stamp Duty holiday due to end on 31 March 2021, time is running out for those hoping to buy a property without a hefty tax payment. Once the break period ends, Stamp Duty will be payable once again on properties priced at over £125,000. The Stamp Duty holiday Implemented in the summer...
Sell your house in time to benefit from the Stamp Duty holiday
To stimulate the housing market during the pandemic, the chancellor has put in place a temporary measure meaning many home buyers will not have to pay Stamp Duty. The nil-rate period is set to last until 31 March 2021. With purchases often taking several months to complete, if you want to save money by not...
What Is A Property Chain And What Happens If It Collapses?
When you are buying and selling property at the same time, with people both above and below you, you are in the middle of a property chain. All the people in the chain will be dependent on each other. Most transactions will involve a property chain, as many people are reliant on their property being...
