The Help to Buy ISA

[ad_1] Launched on 1 December, the Help to Buy ISA has been introduced to help genuine First Time Buyers (FTBs) to save for a mortgage deposit and ultimately improve their chance of home ownership. As part of this the government will add 25% to the FTB’s Help to Buy ISA savings, so for every £200…

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what do you need to know?

[ad_1] You’ll probably be aware that leasehold properties usually come with ground rent and service charges, but it is worth also knowing all the other implications of buying and owning a leasehold property. There are two key things to understand which affect your finances and how you (or your tenant) lives in the property. This…

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Five Minutes with Valuations Manager, Ian Taylor

[ad_1] When and how did you start working in the property industry? Having worked in the Banking Industry for 20 years to Area Sales Manager level, I decided to have a career change and took a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management. I did some HR work for then Halifax Estate Agents and found I…

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Haunted houses for sale

[ad_1] As it’s very nearly Halloween, we’re marketing these five very well known haunted houses. But can you guess the horror film they feature in from the property descriptions? You can find the answers at the bottom of the article. 238 bed hotel, Colorado Rockies Price on application Despite having to close over the winter…

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August 2015 – Scotland House Price Index

[ad_1] Prices jump £1,850 in a month House prices in Scotland rose 1.1% during August, in only second month of growth since LBTT introduced Takes average Scottish house prices back above December 2014 levels as they rally from post-LBTT slump Strongest August for home sales in eight years, with activity up 7.5% on an annual…

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Q2 2015 – Tenant Arrears Tracker

[ad_1] Severe tenant arrears at two year high. As of second quarter of 2015, total of 74,000 private sector tenants owe more than two months’ rent  Number facing serious arrears up 4.4% on quarterly basis, and 7.2% higher than in Q2 last year But landlords absorb deterioration, as eviction orders now lower on both an…

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July 2015 – Scotland House Price Index

[ad_1] Home sales reach seven-year high in July Property sales in Scotland jump 6% in a month, as buyers capitalise on lower stamp duty under LBTT ​Activity accelerates as supply of new build housing in Scotland reaches highest level since 2010/11 But hesitation at high-end of the market means Scottish house prices are now lower…

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August 2015 – England & Wales House Price Index

[ad_1] House prices see biggest monthly boost for a year Average house prices across England and Wales jumped £1,900 in August – fastest rise seen for past twelve months Takes property values to eighth peak this year, standing at £282,816 after 4.1% annual increase East Anglia sees the highest rise in prices of all regions,…

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Your Move Insurance Services go bananas in fight against cancer

[ad_1] It’s a massive well done to those members of the Your Move Insurance Services team who took part in ‘It’s a Knockout’ yesterday in Exeter dressed in rather fetching banana costumes. The team took part in the obstacle course competition to raise money for FORCE (Friends of the Oncology and Radiotherapy Centre, Exeter) Cancer Charity based…

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