Blog: Property

Hello,  I’m Nathan Jackman-Smith, each month I report on what is really happening in the Herefordshire Property Market and what are the potential...

Hello,  I’m Nathan Jackman-Smith, each month I report on what is really happening in the Herefordshire Property Market and what are the potential...

The 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...

We’ve put together a five-point list of things to look out for when you’re hunting for an estate agent you can trust....

The 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....

The number of 95% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages has increased significantly in recent week, helping to fuel fresh demand for property, according to...

The 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...

A leading veterinary body - the National Office of Animal Health, or NOAH - has started a campaign to have pets allowed in private rental properties. NOAH...

Nathan Jackman-Smith from Jackson Property looks at how property buyers’ interests and demands have changed over the past twelve months. Covid19 has...

Hello,  I’m Nathan Jackman-Smith, each month I report on what is really happening in the Herefordshire Property Market and what are the potential...

What do you find to be the hardest part about working from home? Perhaps it is the distractions created by your family, or the fact that you can't stop...

Herefordshire Property Market Update February 2021 - Report on how the property market is changing and reacting in Hereford & Leominster...

until 30 June 2021, no stamp duty will be charged on a residential property bought for up to £500,000. This covers the majority of houses and flats in...

Covid-19 may have left some families struggling to pay their mortgage, rent, living costs and other bills.  This new law will ensure they have some...

Today, 14 February, Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, announced a further extension to the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions for private renters in...

It's True. A photo speaks a thousand words. Great photos attract buyers. Poor photos can actually put them off. Here are some toptips to help you get your...

Have you ever wondered why some home sell for more money than other similar homes? It's all about your presentation!  A buyer will look at a number of...

Average 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...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering an extension to the current stamp duty holiday according to media reports...

Heres a quick guide for Hereford residents on how the conveyancing process works...

Excluding London, the average rent in the UK is now £838pcm, showing an increase of 5.7% on last year, according to the figures. Nine of the 12 regions...

We are committed to protecting the safety and well-being of all our clients and staff at this time With this in mind we are offering you VIRTUAL PROPERTY...

Even before Covid-19, the Land Registry was under pressure to accept deeds completed electronically as part of the land registration process. It confirmed...

The UK and Local housing market has defied Covid lockdown and the economist views that the property market would slump because of this, however, its...

2020 has certainly been a strange year, but hearing 'Put my home on the market on Boxing Day? Are you really serious? I can hear you saying it now…but we...

Guide price In short, the guide price refers to the amount the owner hopes to achieve. Often, guide prices are an invitation to make an opening offer or to...

The way a residential building is constructed, insulated, heated, ventilated and the type of fuel used, all contribute to its carbon emissions, and can now...

Whilst writing this report for how the market performed in October, I did not expect to be in a second lockdown, nor the fact that demand is still...

As the second wave of Covid19 affects lives, (your name) from (your company name) looks at what it augurs for the property market. One thing that has...

The housing market is to remain open in the four week lockdown in England. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government confirmed the news on...

It’s four months now since the Housing Market has been back open since lockdown measures eased.  Traditionally September has always been one of the...

So many people are asking us about the property market at the moment. To provide some perspective, we often answer the question with a question. We ask,...

We looked at over 300,000 homes that were first put up for sale between 13th May and 31st July, to see if they were subsequently reduced and also if they...

If I had a penny for everytime someone asked me 'When should I advertise my house', I would be retired at mid 30s...However, its now a question that really...

The Herefordshire property market has certainly had a great 3 months, buyers and sellers alike will realise the challenges it has brought with properties...

(Your name) of (your company name) has some thoughts for property buyers and sellers who wish they could see into the future. Don’t you wish that...

Rulebook rewritten as post-lockdown mini-boom accelerates and home-moving fills the holiday voidHighest number of sales agreed in a month since we started...

A home office set up in a dedicated room apparently adds £17,500 to the value of a property. Direct Line Insurance has assessed property listings and...

The proportion of the asking price achieved on average in the past year is 95.8 per cent according to a new survey. Comparison website GetAgent -...

Hi, I’m Nathan from Jackson Property, here with my latest market update for July 2020 review July was the second full month since the housing market...

As we head for late summer Nathan Jackman-Smith assesses the property market. Covid19 hasn’t been the only outbreak this year. There has also been an...

South-facing gardens are often considered the crème de la crème of gardens, so much so that agents have told us some home-hunters use a compass on their...

Rightmove have released their lates House Price Index, with some very interesting reading!...Average asking price of property coming to market in Britain...

CHEAPEST 2YR FIXES (BASED ON £200,000 PROPERTY) LTV Rate Monthly cost Yearly cost95% 3.29% £930 £11,16090% 2.19% £780 £9,36080% 1.41% £633 ...

The Chancellor has announced a Stamp Duty Holiday for any buyer upto the first £500,000 of a property purchase...

Hi, I’m Nathan from Jackson Property, here with my latest market update for June 2020 review June was the first full month since lockdown was lifted on...

Covid19 has changed the way many buyers search for a property. Nathan Jackman-Smith explains. Before Covid 19, most home hunters physically visited all...

Since the housing market reopened in England on Wednesday 13th May the release of pent-up demand has led to record levels of buyers enquiring about their...

Prices up as activity bounces back but 175,000 sellers missing from marketAverage asking price of property coming to market in England up by an average of...

Some buyers have been sharpening their pencils, anticipating a fall in property prices following Covid19. The early indications are that pencils can be...

As the UK lifts out of lockdown, we suggest a chat over coffee or zoom call to consider your next move. The creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, the...

Nathan Jackman-Smith reports on a property phenomenon playing out now in a market near you. The lockdown bounce has already begun. We don’t know how...

On Tuesday 12th May 2020 the Government has announced the residential property industry in England was given the green light to return to...

After a day of learning and understanding the procedures that need to be in place as a business to start operating, we thought best to give you an update....

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has just announced (12th May 2020 at 8pm) that the housing market in England can resume with estate and letting agents...

We understand that everyone is going through a confused state with work, especially housing and the opening up of viewings, valuations and marketing of...

The UK housing market & most of the UK economy has been put hold.  New Sales have dropped dramatically,  physical viewings are banned and only a handful...

Why not use this time to get your home organized. That way you can get yourself sale ready for when the time is right, even if you don't want to move,...

(Your name) of (your company name) explains a vital step a seller can make now to help achieve a successful property sale once the coronavirus danger...

Jackson Property hope you, your families and friends are all safe during this unknown time. Although we are going through difficult times, this blogis to...

2020 HR1 HR2 HR3 HR4 HR6 TotalNew 68 54 11 59 47 239 Sales 42 39 13 29 27 150 PR 16 23 14 19 16 88 Available 329 296 140 286 ...

Our hearts go out to anyone who's been impacted by the virus, either directly or indirectly. Our thoughts are especially with those who are sick, to whom...

CAN WE HELP? Due to the current circumstances, Jackson Property are more than willing to use any spare time up productively to help elderly or more...

2020 HR1 HR2 HR3 HR4 HR6 TotalNew 58 70 25 50 47 250Sales 56 72 11 43 32 214PR 29 27 10 22 14 102Available 340 340 137 287 320 1424Views 55 53 47 43 ...

On the 11th of March, Budget Day, all eyes will be on our new Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP. One group of English taxpayers will...

What goes up usually comes down. Make sure you are prepared for the market whichever way it is travelling. Anyone caught by a fast incoming tide will know...

House prices have increased in every region in the UK for the first time in two years, as the Conservative party’s election victory and a more settled...

Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993, leaseholders were given the opportunity to purchase the freehold of their building from the landlord. They could, in...

For most people, purchasing a house is the single biggest financial decision they'll ever make......

In most areas of modern life, you have a choice. Whether you want to buy, sell or use a service, there are a host of options available. The property...

The market for renting out residential property has dramatically expanded in recent years with......

In most areas of modern life, you have a choice. Whether you want to buy, sell or use a service......

At Jackson Property, we do not 'rush' to launch a property to market.Initially setting the......