“Virtual Reality” it sounds like science fiction, but it is here right now, and when it comes to property marketing, it promises to be simply huge. VR as it is known, allows the user to experience a virtual tour of the property, using either a VR headset (like the one worn by the Ostrich in the …
It is a fact that to value a property with accuracy takes experience, expertise, local knowledge, comparable evidence and a physical visit to the property itself. However, sometimes it is very handy to be able to get a general idea on current value without needing to arrange a valuation appointment – either because you are …
First things first – not every large garden or side garden will have development potential. There are a whole host of things that affect planning consent and it’s important to take professional advice right at the start. Local Planning Policy is very specific when it comes to development in garden settings. Planners will pay …
The Nationwide House Price Index started off the latest ‘house prices are falling’ debate, and gave the ‘experts’ the green light to pile in with their views. Those expert views included a ‘Brexit’ inspired drop in house prices, the beginning of a new 2009 style recession and other equally doom laden predictions. All sounding pretty nasty to …
So, we have another General Election on it’s way in around 7 weeks time, three years earlier than expected. It is an old adage in the financial world that markets don’t like uncertainty, but what effect is the news having on the local housing market – and how will the campaign affect the behaviour of buyers and …
For many years, one of the big attractions of Buy to Let for landlords has been the ability to offset 100% of the mortgage interest paid against rental income – reducing the taxable profit and effectively giving the landlord tax relief at their highest rate of income tax. When mortgage lenders were willing to grant …
Tax Relief on Mortgage Interest relief is changing Read More »
