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08 Mar What does the Spring Budget mean for the property market?

Posted at 12:24h in News, Selling, Buying, Financial, Mortgages, Investment, First Time Buyers, Helpful Hardisty

A tapered extension to the stamp duty holiday and a government-backed mortgage guarantee scheme are among the measures aimed at helping home buyers and sellers delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Spring 2021 Budget. Here is everything you need to know about the Chancellor’s property-related Budget announcements. Stamp Duty Holiday extension The temporary stamp duty holiday in...

01 Mar Which room in your home is the best value for money?

Posted at 10:25h in Dream Homes, Helpful Hardisty, Home Improvements

Now the Prime Minister has announced how and when he aims to ease lockdown restrictions, how are you maximising your time to your advantage between now and the end of June? Whilst it might be the furthest thing from your mind right now, making home improvements...

15 Feb Your property investment checklist

Posted at 12:25h in Buying, Landlords, Investment, Helpful Hardisty

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on many aspects of our lives over the past 12 months, but the property investment sector has stayed somewhat consistent. With the property market healthy and prosperous, now is a great time to invest, following these simple considerations. 1) Does your...

08 Feb Your guide to understanding your property’s value

Posted at 11:39h in Selling, Landlords, Helpful Hardisty

If you are planning to sell or rent your property, then it’s important to get an accurate estimate of how much the property could be worth. To give you an agent's perspective of what that involves, we've provided some key take-away points below. Market value Firstly, knowing how...

25 Jan How to beat the Stamp Duty Deadline – The importance of speed

Posted at 12:09h in News, Selling, Buying, Helpful Hardisty

If you're in the process of buying or selling, the race is on to complete ahead of 31st March - the Stamp Duty Holiday deadline. The government has raised the stamp duty threshold in England and Northern Ireland to £500,000 until 31 March, 2021. This...

18 Jan Top 10 keyword searches for property hunters in 2021

Posted at 16:27h in News, Selling, Buying, Landlords, Investment, First Time Buyers, Renting, Helpful Hardisty

The most-searched-for phrases give sellers a practical insight into what potential buyers are seriously looking for when browsing the market. Recent reports from Zoopla revealed that gardens and garages topped the priority list for 2020, post-lockdown 1.0. Research from the past 12 months showed that gardens appeared to...

11 Jan Electrical safety standards: FAQ for landlords

Posted at 17:22h in Landlords, Investment, Helpful Hardisty

The electrical safety standards for the private rented sector in England came into force on 1 June 2020 and applies to all new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and all existing tenancies from 1 April 2021. The regulation sets out new rules for landlords to...

04 Jan New Year, New Home?

Posted at 16:37h in Selling, Buying, Financial, Mortgages, Conveyancing, First Time Buyers, Helpful Hardisty

It’s the time of year when people’s thoughts traditionally turn to the changes that they wish to make in their life – for many this can mean beginning to seek out a new home. If your resolution for 2021 is to be settled into a new...

07 Dec Shop local this Christmas

Posted at 14:55h in News, Helpful Hardisty

Are you still on the hunt for Christmas presents or something as an extra special treat for the big day? North Leeds Mumbler have put together a great guide to shopping locally this Christmas. Small, local businesses in and around the Leeds area all need our...

09 Nov How to market your house correctly for a speedy, seasonal sale

Posted at 15:18h in Selling, Helpful Hardisty

The property market has continued to experience remarkable levels of activity this autumn. If you, like a lot of homeowners right now, are considering putting your property on the market, here are some of the ways to market your house well to potential buyers. Make sure your...