The Bank of England has recently increased the base rate from 0.25% to 0.5%, which follows the rise from 0.1% to 0.25% in December 2021.

The demand for property jumped a massive 49% in January – the biggest New Year uplift for 5 years.

smarthomes have achieved incredible success in Solihull and the surrounding area, since we set up in 1998, and we are incredibly proud of the strong reputation we have built up across our full estate agency service in sales and lettings over the last 24 years.

Last month saw the Government announce that we are now out of the Plan B COVID precautionary measures.

If you’re thinking of moving home this year, then here’s some useful information which will help you plan ahead

2021 saw a record year for first time buyers as more than 400,000 got onto the property ladder, the highest number in 20 years and 35% more than in 2020.