England To Be First Country To Require New Homes To Include EV Chargers
by Jackson Property LtdThere may be a breakthrough in clearing the huge backlog of possession cases as the government is allocating an extra £324m to courts over the next three years. This is part of the £2.2 billion extra funding given to the...
What you can buy for the average asking price in every region
by Jackson Property LtdWhat you can buy for the average asking price in every region We often talk about the average asking price of a home in Britain, but what does that mean where you live, or where you might be looking to buy? The national average...
The Renters Reform Bill: What To Expect
by Jackson Property LtdThe Renters Reform Bill: What To Expect There are three main elements to the proposed Renters Reform Bill, which was launched as part of the Queen’s Speech in December 2019. The three main aspects of the Bill are: The End of...
The Future Of High Street Estate Agency
by Jackson Property LtdThe clouds of doom and gloom have been hovering for years, but now, with COVID-19, reality is really beginning to bite for the traditional high street. Three major chains, including teen clothing stalwart Topshop, have collapsed...
95% mortgage scheme has an instant positive impact on the property market!
by Jackson Property LtdThe number of 95% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages has increased significantly in recent week, helping to fuel fresh demand for property, according to Statons....
Section 21 Abolished?
by Jackson Property LtdThe State Opening of Parliament will take place on Tuesday May 11, with many expecting this to be when the government confirms its Renters Reform Bill is to enter the Commons on the road to becoming law. The Queen’s Speech will...
Activity surge by new buyers, despite slim chance of beating tax deadlines
by Nathan Jackman SmithAverage price of property coming to market falls by 0.9% (-£2,887) this month, with some new sellers still hoping to tempt buyers and squeeze in a sale before the stamp duty holiday endsNew buyers unlikely to beat the deadline as...
MPs to debate stamp duty as Chancellor considers extension
by Nathan Jackman SmithChancellor Rishi Sunak is considering an extension to the current stamp duty holiday according to media reports...
Labour tells government that viewings should stop!
by Nathan Jackman SmithSir Kier Starmer has told the government it should look again at whether estate agents’ viewings of properties for sale and to let should be allowed. In a speech where there was substantial criticism of the government’s...
Are mortgage loans returning back to 10% deposits???
by Nathan Jackman SmithHSBC UK is re-introducing its 90 per cent Loan To Value mortgages from next week - a possible lifeline for first time buyers scrabbling to save a deposit. Many lenders withdrew low-deposit mortgage deals last year, as worries over...