Urban Village Blog

TOP TIPS TO WINTER-PROOF YOUR EMPTY PROPERTY

All properties require ongoing maintenance, but when you’re not there to keep an eye on things, the safety and security of your property may be at greater risk.

HOW HAS THE UNCERTAINTY OF BREXIT IMPACTED THE PROPERTY MARKET?

Whether you are an avid Brexiteer or have staked your flag in the Remainer’s camp, one thing is for certain, and that is at the moment - nothing is certain. One thing there is no doubt about is that the continued political turmoil and the uncertainty...

NEW HOUSING SECRETARY MAKES HIS FIRST MOVE

As his first major move in the job, Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick has revealed plans that would help more first-time buyers get onto the property ladder. The plans involve overhauling the shared ownership scheme, allowing people to increase their...

THE GREENEST ESTATE AGENTS IN LONDON

Did you know that every time we sell a house we actually help you breathe better and improve the environment? There are not many estate agents who can lay claim to that.

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED INHERITANCE TAX?

While leaving your home to a family member is a very generous act, there is the matter of inheritance tax to think about. One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin was once attributed to saying that ‘nothing is certain e...

COULD BORIS MAKE CHANGES TO STAMP DUTY IN THE NEAR FUTURE?

Many in the property industry have called out for the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to act decisively on his previously proposed plan of possibly scrapping Stamp Duty on homes under £500,000, at the same time cutting it from 12% to 7% on propert...

AN INTERVIEW WITH ROYSTON & LUND

This month, we caught up with Val Shakespeare, Sales Director at Royston & Lund to discuss her idea of a perfect home and top tips for working in the property sector.

A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING CREDIT SCORES

Understanding credit scores can be tricky yet essential, as it affects your ability to borrow loans for mortgages. Lenders such as banks, credit card companies and mortgage lenders look for low-risk borrowers who have a history of making repayments o...

STAGE YOUR HOME LIKE A PRO

When it comes to selling a house, ‘staging’ is of the utmost importance. You might spend hours upon hours dusting ceiling corners, scrubbing at the kitchen floor or rearranging the furniture. However, there are other changes you could make which you...

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: A GUIDE TO FINDING YOUR NEXT HOME

There is one thing that all property professionals agree on, whether they work in commercial property or residential, and it’s that location is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a home. Property gurus around the world continue...

SUCCESSFULLY RELOCATE TO GET INTO A SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA

Education is one of the most important factors when it comes to your child’s future and where you live has an impact. There are a growing number of families who are considering moving to increase their chances of securing a place for their child...

WHAT DO PROPOSED CHANGES TO SECTION 21 MEAN FOR LANDLORDS AND TENANTS?

On Sunday 21 July this year, the Government announced that they had launched their consultation on the abolition of Section 21. The consultation, which will only cover England, will be open for 12 weeks closing on Saturday 12 October.