Tag: The Telegraph

Grammar School Rush Fuels House Price Rise

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Rising house prices in popular grammar school towns are bucking wider trends, thanks to VAT on private school fees driving demand towards selective secondary schools, reports The Telegraph. Our Partner in the Northern Home Counties, Jemma Scott, speaks to journalist Ruth Bloomfield about the impact in Buckinghamshire.

Church spire and rooftops in Old Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire, which has one of England’s highest concentrations of grammar schools with 13 in total, is one such area where prices are growing. It’s a trend that comes as little surprise to Jemma, who explains that the high-performing grammar schools in the county are seen as a first-choice option.

Read the article here.

How Potential Taxes on Downsizers Could Impact the Housing Market

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As Chancellor Rachel Reeves seeks to find £50bn to plug the Government’s financial black hole, speculation over potential new taxes on homeowners have revealed that downsizers could be in the firing line at the next Budget. Head of The Buying Solution, Will Watson, shares his insights with Maya Wilson Autzen from The Telegraph.

Sarah Frances Kelley for The Buying Solution

With the Chancellor reportedly considering replacing stamp duty with a new tax on sellers of homes over £500,000, it has also been suggested that the Government could charge capital gains tax on primary residences worth more than £1.5m.

As a result, homeowners are now considering delaying selling until a new government (they hope) is in place – a decision which would limit stock levels further still, says Will Watson in The Telegraph.

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The Challenges of Being an Ex-Expat

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As an estimated third of people who move abroad return to the UK within three years, our Partner in the North Home Counties, Jemma Scott, talks to Alexandra Goss at The Telegraph about the realities of readjusting to British life again.

In this feature which talks about ‘reverse culture shock’, Jemma – who specialises in international relocations – discusses the emotional shift associated with such a move. She also talks about why the perks that often come with an expat lifestyle can be one of the most difficult things to leave behind when returning to the UK.

Read the article here.

Downsizing: Look Before You Leap

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According to a new study, downsizers are now moving 40% further than average buyers. Our Cotswolds Partner Harry Gladwin talks to Alexandra Goss at The Telegraph about why research is critical before downsizing to an unknown area.

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Downsizing later in life inevitably means that the once crucial factors of school catchment areas and commuting times are no longer important. As such, growing numbers of downsizers are seeking a completely new way of life in a new area, often influenced by where their children and grandchildren are located. Yet it pays to ensure that a potential new neighbourhood is thoroughly researched before taking the leap, says Harry Gladwin in The Telegraph.

Read the article here and read more on The Joy of Downsizing: Why Planning Ahead Matters in our Insights blog here.

In the Press: The Buying Solution in The Telegraph

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Applications to relocate from America to the UK are at record levels, tempted by many reasons including the climate, world-class education, even tighter gun controls. Our Partner, Harry Gladwin, spoke to Alexandra Goss at The Telegraph about what has led the Cotswolds to become one of the most searched-for locations for those based in the US.

Father and son walking down empty Cotswolds road in front of period honey-coloured stone houses and well-manicured gardens
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In the Press: The Buying Solution in The Telegraph

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Our Partner Harry Gladwin talks to Anna White at The Telegraph about the UK’s most sought-after neighbourhoods and, more specifically, the growing popularity of affluent Park Town in North Central Oxford, just outside the centre of the historic city.

Aerial view of Central Oxford University buildings

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In the Press: The Buying Solution in The Telegraph

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As the prices of waterfront property start to waver over rising concern for flooding, our Partner in the Southern Counties, Jake Civardi, talked to Anna White of The Telegraph about the importance of thorough flooding checks.

Read the full article in The Telegraph here.

In the Press: The Buying Solution in The Telegraph

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With news of Ellen DeGeneres’ rumoured move, Harry Gladwin, The Buying Solution Partner and Head of the Cotswolds Region, speaks to Guy Kelly of The Telegraph about how Trump’s victory has prompted wealthy Democrats to consider relocating to the Cotswolds.


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In the Press: The Buying Solution in The Telegraph

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Will Watson, Head of The Buying Solution, talks to Melissa Lawford of The Telegraph about the rise in enquiries from wealthy American Democrats seeking a ‘safety net’ second home in London after Trump’s re-election.

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In the Press: The Buying Solution in The London Magazine

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Head of The Buying Solution, Will Watson, talks to Alexandra Goss at The London Magazine about the increase in American buyers searching for property in London over the past year and what is prompting them to put down roots in the capital.

Read the article reproduced in The Telegraph here.