Traditionally, as far as our website (and certainly the blog page) is concerned, I have always been very much a fan of the written word. However, to celebrate some films that we created towards the end of last year, and hopefully help to kick start your plans this year I decided to share them here…. Read more »
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Grab your notepad and popcorn, number 2
Traditionally, as far as our website (and certainly the blog page) is concerned, I have always been very much a fan of the written word. However, to celebrate some films that we created towards the end of last year, and hopefully help to kick start your plans this year I decided to share them here…. Read more »
Grab your notepad and popcorn, number 1 …
Traditionally, as far as our website (and certainly the blog page) is concerned, I have always been very much a fan of the written word. However, to celebrate some films that we created towards the end of last year, and hopefully help to kick start your plans this year I decided to share them here…. Read more »
“You’re not like a normal advisor, you’re like a mate who knows this sort of stuff”.
Every now and again somebody will say something to you, possibly as a passing comment that will really stick. That comment may even become your very own ‘Sliding Doors moment’, something that you refer back to, and a memory that impacts considerably upon decisions in the future. This is the story of one of mine…. Read more »
A house is only ever worth what someone is prepared to pay.
Following a recent meeting with some first time buyer clients, who are currently looking for a property, i received an e-mail from them. As I composed my reply, i thought that maybe my thoughts might be worth sharing with a wider audience. Here’s a slightly edited version of my reply, which obviously has names removed…. Read more »
So this is Christmas, And what have you done ..?
The mince pies have been purchased, classic Christmas movies are running on the TV, and whilst Santa’s elves find the time to wrap all the presents I’m wondering where all the time went! It has been busy year, including a baby, a Brexit, and a bon voyage! The Bank of England decided in August to… Read more »
Rainbows amongst the autumn clouds?
You could be forgiven for thinking that current housing market news is all about Brexit, and the possible impact of the referendum result in the short to medium term. However, there’s other interesting news of which (I think) you should take note. Help To Buy – Less than three months and counting. At the start… Read more »
What’s in a number?
Quite a lot, it would seem, if that number’s your postcode. I can tell you from experience that it’s not just an urban myth that families will move lock, stock and kitchen table in order to give their children access to the best schools. It was reported in The Scotsman that a recent study by… Read more »
Balloons may rise, base rates may fall.
You probably saw that Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of England, announced a reduction of UK base rate to an all-time low of 0.25% last week. This cut was the first change to base rate since March 2009. In this blog we take a look at how the mortgage / housing industry has… Read more »
So What Happens Now??
Today I’ve received several communications from clients who, following the EU Referendum last week, are asking the question ‘What Happens Now?’ Within that broader question, there are smaller details to consider … Will the number of mortgage products available reduce, will the Bank of England need to raise interest rates, will the value of houses… Read more »
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