⏱️ 3-minute read The Autumn Budget has brought several announcements that could affect first-time buyers, homeowners and anyone thinking about moving. Here's a breakdown of the key changes and what they could mean for you. 🔑 Changes for First-Time BuyersThe Lifetime ISA is being replaced by a new First Time Buyer ISA. From today, the withdrawal charge drops to 20%,...
Selling your home during the winter months can feel a little different to selling in spring or summer. The days are shorter, the weather is less predictable and gardens may not look quite as inviting as they do when everything is in bloom. But winter can still be a good time to move. Buyers continue searching for homes throughout the...
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone. Whether you have been saving for years or have only recently started thinking about taking that first step onto the property ladder, the idea of owning somewhere of your own is something many people look forward to. But with mortgage rates, deposit requirements and house prices regularly making headlines, it is easy...
Accepting an offer is a big milestone, but there are still several stages to work through before the sale completes and the keys are handed over. If you're selling through Leightons, our involvement doesn't stop when the board changes to Sold. We'll progress the sale throughout, keeping in regular contact with you, your buyer, solicitors and other estate agents in...
Having an offer accepted is an exciting moment, but there are still a number of important stages to work through before the property officially becomes yours. If you're buying a property through Leightons, we'll be involved throughout the process, keeping in touch with you, the seller, solicitors and other estate agents in the chain to help keep everything moving. Here's...
⏱️ 5-minute read Most people choose an estate agent partly on a feeling. Three agents come round. One seems the most confident, another suggests the highest price, and perhaps one simply feels like the best fit. There is nothing wrong with that. Selling a home means working closely with an agent for several months, so liking and trusting the person...
[mortgage_calculator]
