Next week will be interesting.... It looks as though we are seeing our first tentative steps towards restrictions being lifted and whilst reading the news, with my coffee this morning, new dad Boris Johnson is due to reveal details next week of how lockdown will be eased. It looks as though we could see some kids back at schools and...
It's a long one but not all doom and gloom I promise you! I hope you'll find this piece both informative and reassuring. Remember I'm always here for any calls on 01535 666031 or email me at michael@leightonsestateagency.co.uk Pre coronavirus housing market The first 2 months of 2020 really did give a positive indication of how the rest of the...
Despite all of the uncertainty life still goes on and we understand that whilst not many are thinking of moving, some of you are and we are here to help. Getting your home onto the market is certainly more challenging than usual in this period, but it is still possible to a certain extent and people are still wanting to...
Guidance on newly agreed sales (No mortgage valuation carried out yet) As of the 24th March banks put a stop to all non-urgent mortgage valuations, it is assumed until after the lockdown. All lenders are looking at ways in which they can continue with new applications but early suggestions are that only those with a substantial deposit (reported to be...
Last night we finally got some guidance on the moving process for those people that have already exchanged contracts. If parties have already committed to moving home and they cannot amicably agree alternative dates then they may go ahead. Vacant property moves can continue as normal. UK Finance have confirmed that all mortgage lenders are working to find ways to...
An article by the consumer magazine Which? looked at the seven reasons why properties don’t sell. It listed the problems that held vendors back – below we look at the issues and how we resolve them. The photos on your property's online listing aren't up to scratch People make snap judgments when looking at a property via the internet...
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