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As an agent, there’s not a lot that could surprise us. Yet a recent study has revealed the ‘most dreaded’ and unusual questions buyers have asked about a property; with a strong contender for the most unusual being: ‘do the pets come included?’ As it turns out, two-thirds of Brits will not prepare ahead of […]

When homes don’t sell, there’s an assumption that the price was wrong to begin with – we know that’s not always the case. As local agents within Chadwell Heath and surrounding areas, we achieve the best results for our clients, with a marketing strategy proven to generate genuine interest and offers from prospective buyers.   Learn more […]

Welcome to the September edition of the Ashton Estate Agents newsletter, where we bring you the latest property news and advice on the market.

Rightmove have provided us with the following stats regarding the stamp stamp duty holiday, we think they make interesting reading and hopefully you will to –   Nationally, demand has risen by 61% compared to the same period last year The top regions are the South East (up 74%)and East of England (up 72%) Lettings […]

The stamp duty holiday offers substantial savings for existing homeowners if you are considering moving to a more expensive property right now. Pre-holiday, stamp duty applied at £125,000 in England and Northern Ireland. Now, until the 31 March 2021, it will only apply at £500,000. Here are the savings you could make…     Property […]

Properties are coming to market and there is an unexpected mini housing boom with buyer enquiries up by 75% in July when compared to the same period a year ago.*   If you are considering selling your property, it’s an ideal time to secure a serious buyer that is looking to take advantage of the […]

You could save up to £15,000 until March 2021. Until 31 March 2021, first-time buyers in England and Northern Ireland will only pay stamp duty on properties costing more than £500,000. The previous threshold was £300,000, which meant that the majority of first-time buyers were already exempt from the tax, as average prices paid for a first […]

Can I move home now? At the time of writing, there are still different guidelines for home-movers depending on where you live in the UK.* England England’s property market is in full swing since the government reopened it on the 13th of May. There has been an influx of eager buyers searching for properties since then. There […]

Are you thinking of selling your home? Zoopla has reported that the level of buyer demand across the UK is 46% higher than it was in early March. If you’re considering selling your property, there are plenty of buyers waiting. Request a free, no-obligation in-person valuation of your home today or start your search for your […]

Get A 60 Second Online Valuation > Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a Stamp Duty holiday, raising the level at which the tax is charged to £500,000. This means that you could now save thousands of pounds when purchasing your next home – making it the ideal time to buy.   The average home currently […]