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Harry GladwinAlbert Einstein said ‘…in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity’ – this statement is particularly true of today’s property market and it could be the time to bag a bargain. New figures released by Nationwide highlight that there was an increase in the number of buyers in August, albeit a slight one. According to Knight…
Read more Harry GladwinGovernment figures show that record numbers of people are moving out of London – 340,500 in 2018. Many are looking to live close to clubs with London style facilities, spas, restaurants, gyms and the chance to mingle with like minded people. The Newt in Somerset, whilst not a members club itself, is the latest in luxury…
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Jemma ScottAccording to data from Hamptons International over 50’s now make up 15% of rented households so far this year. Last year, the English Housing Survey revealed there were 414,000 over-65s renting privately in 2016 to 2017, a big jump from the 257,000 doing so a decade ago. Jemma Scott, Partner at The Buying Solution, says; “We have…
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Jonathan BramwellAuthor and showbiz agent Melanie Cantor moves house every two years but is this sensible? Jonathan Bramwell speaks to The Times British homeowners are now moving less – on average every 21 years according to Zoopla. Melanie Cantor, a former showbiz agent and author, is attempting to bring the average down as she has bought…
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Philip EastwoodBuy to let Landlords have been stung with higher rates of tax (George Osborne introduced a 3 per cent tax surcharge in 2016) and rising costs but instead of leaving the market in their droves they are switching tactics and are becoming price conscious investors. The North, Midlands and the South West are all particularly…
Read more Jonathan BramwellCan you expect to pay a premium for a truly amazing view? Mark Lawson and Harry Gladwin speak to The Times Views are always in demand and tend to command a premium. Mark Lawson, Partner at The Buying Solution, says; ‘35 percent of our clients will put ‘wide reaching views’ as a specific requirement and…
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Thea CarrollBuying a new-build flat means you get lots of perks, such as shiny amenities, and the chance to have a hand in the design process if you buy off-plan. But in large developments, where a number of flats might come to the market at once, it can be difficult to tell the difference between one new…
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