Increase your property’s appeal even as house price growth slows. Britain’s property boom has started to slow, with the end of the stamp duty tax holiday taking some of the urgency out of the market and rising interest rates pushing up mortgage costs. Buyer enquiries are still considerably above pre-pandemic levels, according to the Royal Institution of […]
Author Archives: Sue Brennan
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Feb
Feb
We’re just a few weeks into 2022, but New Year home-movers have been quick off the mark already this year. Many sellers sprang into action before the end of last year. We had our busiest ever Boxing Day for new sellers listing their homes for sale. These ‘early-bird sellers’ who got a head start the […]
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Feb
Feb
In 2022, interior design trends will centre around reclaiming spaces previously adapted to home working, a renewed interest in bringing the natural world indoors, and a drive to purchase and decorate more consciously. Our choice of colour palette will become more confident as we experience new feelings of hope and positivity for the future, and, according to […]
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Jan
Jan
Property inspections are crucial for landlords and provided by Philip James as standard From the end of 2021 through to the summer of 2022 the aim of the Inspections team is to ensure all of our 2800 managed properties are inspected. Periodic visual inspections are an integral part of our Management service. By completing a […]
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Jan
Jan
Here are 5 top tips homeowners should consider to help manage an interest rate rise. Explore locking in a fixed rate mortgage Existing borrowers whose mortgages are directly linked to the bank rate may see an increase in monthly repayments. Those who are on lender revert rates or Standard Variable Rates (SVRs) will have to wait and see if their lender will pass on the rate increase in full or […]
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Jan
Jan
Household tech continues to advance at a breakneck pace, from energy efficiency to entertainment to automation. Developments outside the home are changing tech inside the home—think hybrid work arrangements, labor shortages and climate change, to name a few. Exactly how will that influence your kitchen, bathroom, home office? Our predictions for 2022 offer a sneak […]
12
Jan
Jan
From mortgages to house prices, the key things first-time buyers need to know. Buying your first home is a major milestone, but it can also be a stressful and time-consuming process. We can’t speed up legal checks or deal with estate agents for you, but we can help you get your head around the key […]
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Jan
Jan
Homeowners saw thousands added to the value of their homes this year with the entire UK housing stock now estimated to be worth £9.5trn, our latest House Price Index reveals. Key takeaways The average price of a UK home jumped £16,000 in 2021 to £240,800 Most homes rose in value with the total UK […]
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Jan
Jan
Have you been putting your home move off until 2022? Many home-hunters have already started putting their moving plans into action. So, to help you get a head-start, here’s how the new year housing market is shaping up so far. Signs of a ‘closer to normal’ market in 2022 The kind of frenzied market that […]
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Dec
Dec
Philip James work hard to ensure we deliver the best possible experience to landlords and investors…. and we love getting positive feedback from the people we deal with. We were thrilled to receive an email out of the blue from one of our Manchester landlords this week, who was full of praise for Rob Cuffe […]