Urban Village Blog

AN INTERVIEW WITH HOLROYD MILLER

We spoke with Simon Miller, Partner at Holroyd Miller about his 30-year career in the industry, his top tips for success and the future of the property market in Wakefield, Yorkshire.

OVER 180,500 FIRST-TIME BUYERS BENEFIT FROM STAMP DUTY TAX RELIEF

Yesterday marked a year that first-time buyers have benefited from the stamp duty tax relief. The money-saving tax relief, which is known as First Time Buyer Relief (FTBR), was introduced on 22 November 2017. The Treasury announced that since the in...

HOW STAMP DUTY CHANGES WILL IMPACT THE MARKET?

In his third Budget as chancellor, Phillip Hammond announced that he will extend the cancellation of stamp duty for first-time homebuyers on properties up to £300,000 to first-time buyers of shared ownership properties valued up to £500,000. He also...

GOVERNMENT SETS EYES ON AML VIOLATIONS IN THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY

Security and economic crime minister Ben Wallace has revealed that the Home Office will start targeting the property industry harder to bolster its crusade against money laundering. He pointed out that the reason for this is that too few estate agent...

THE GUILD COMMENTS ON THE AUTUMN BUDGET

Briefly discussing the housing market in his third Budget as chancellor, Phillip Hammond announced that he will extend the cancellation of stamp duty for first-time homebuyers on properties up to £300,000 to first-time buyers of shared ownership prop...

THE GUILD LAUNCH EVENT IN NORTHERN IRELAND A HUGE SUCCESS

On 20th September The Guild of Property Professionals hosted an invitation-only launch event at the iconic Titanic Belfast in Northern Ireland. The event welcomed The Guild’s first Member in the region, Wilsons Auctions, and was a great opportunity t...

AN INTERVIEW WITH WILSONS AUCTIONS

In celebration of our launch in Northern Ireland today, we spoke with Ian Wilson, Managing Director of Wilsons Auctions, our first official member in Northern Ireland:

SHOULD YOU BUY, SELL OR TRADE UP BEFORE BREXIT?

There is no doubt that Brexit has already had an impact on the property market with many adopting a wait-and-see approach until the final deal has been made.

WHY ONLINE ESTATE AGENTS LOSE YOU MONEY

If you want to sell your house in today’s tougher market, you need the best service possible. Don't rely on online only agents who are only in it to sign you on, with no incentive to actually sell your home.

WHY IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BE LANDLORD IN SOUTH EAST LONDON

Want to know where the most fashionable locations are on the planet today? New York, Amsterdam and Peckham. Yes, Peckham. Home of Del Boy and Rodney.

THE TOP 11 KITCHEN TRENDS OF 2019

The kitchen is easily the most valuable room in the home. Here are the hot trends for 2019.

HOW YOUR GARDEN CAN GROW YOUR HOUSE SALE PRICE

It is prime selling season so it pays for the outside of your house to look as good as the inside. Here are easy ways to spruce it up without breaking the bank.