At Hall & Scott, we always try to explain the process of buying and selling property in simple terms, free of jargon and in-house terminology. We do however realise that other agencies and bodies in the pipeline may not be so accommodating and so we've...
Spring is a time for change, growth, and new beginnings. As flowers spring to life and wildlife returns from hibernation, the brighter evenings are invigorating enough to set any hatched plans into motion. If you’ve thought about finding your perfect home this season, here are...
Moving to a home in a new area is an exciting endeavour which can feel equally as daunting as it is exciting and while it is easy to get ahead of yourself when mapping out your new journey, no life-changing decision should come without careful...
It pays to be Boxing Day ready and below we highlight just three of the many reasons why in property it is always best to be organised and ‘get ahead of the game’. 1. Be ready for the ‘Boxing Day boom’ in buyer demand Boxing Day marks...
The Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has today confirmed that Stamp Duty will be cut so that no stamp duty is paid on properties below £250,000. First-time buyers will also pay no stamp duty on properties below £425,000. This change to stamp duty is permanent and effective from...
UK house prices rose by 10% in the year to August, the Nationwide has said, despite pressure on buyers' budgets. The market still has greater demand from buyers than homes for sale, leading to a double-digit annual rise for the 10th consecutive month. The mortgage lender said...
People in the market for a new home can easily get discouraged when properties fall short of their expectations. There’s a significant difference, however, between a less-than-perfect house and one that sends buyers running for the hills. Houses with serious faults can get revamped, of course. But most...
There is a lot to be said about creating more space in your home in order to increase its value, and there are now a number of ways you can extend your home by actually getting an extension. Some of these space solutions come with...
Downsizing is simply moving from an existing property to a smaller one. Homeowners may make the decision to downsize for a variety of different reasons, either for financial gain, for a change of location or to simply fit the family’s or individual’s needs better. Whatever...
The decision to buy a place to live for the first time is a big one. Becoming a property owner is a life-changing event; some would argue it’s on a par with getting married or having children. According to official ONS figures, the average house price...