Urban Village Blog

DO NOT GET CAUGHT OUT PAYING TOO MUCH STAMP DUTY

Nearly two years ago, the additional 3% rate of stamp duty came into force on second homes, but we are finding that buyers are still unsure of whether it applies to them.

HAS YOUR PROPERTY HAD ITS TIME ON THE MARKET?

You’re on the hunt for your next home and the latest house to come to market catches your eye on the property portals. It’s been listed for two days. It’s shiny and new.

WE’RE PART OF THE BEST PROPERTY CLUB IN THE BUSINESS

You can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep. Which is why we at Urban Village have teamed up with just the right sort: The Guild of Property Professionals.

WHY HOME STAGING MAKES YOU MONEY

First impressions count. It takes a minute for a buyer to make their mind up to purchase a property so getting the look right as soon as they walk through the door is crucial, especially in today’s cooler market.

6 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LONDON HOUSE PRICES TODAY

London house prices: going up, going down or staying flat? What does it all mean? The latest report from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), is here to help make some sense of it. Along with the latest research from Rightmove.