Great month again for the New Homes team, lots of sales tied up and new instructions coming to market!  Looks like November and December will continue to be busy months for our new homes team.

In spite of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the housing market has performed strongly over the last 18 months.

The weather might be getting colder by the day, but the property market is still hot! The average house price in the UK has hit an all-time high and record asking price rises have been seen in every region of Britain.

Here are some useful questions and answers to give you some background information on deposits. If you require further advice, please call the smarthomes’ lettings team on 0121 745 9777.

No matter what your budget, you’ll still have a lot of choice on what property is right for you. It’s unlikely you’ll get everything you want, unless your budget is pretty big, so work out what really matters to you so you can secure the right home in today’s competitive market.

What a fantastic month for the sales team agreeing 89 sales and bringing 65 new properties to the market throughout September.

It’s not just apartments for the New Homes team, we’ve sold some amazing houses this month.

So, you’ve decided to sell your home and you get three estate agents to value your property. One says they would put it on the market for £400,000; the next says £399,000, and the third says £410,000. Which agent would you choose?

Whether you’re an established landlord with ten rental properties or are considering making your first move into the buy to let market, it’s important to be aware of your legal, and moral, responsibilities as a landlord.

While there are some great mortgage rates around, they are typically only accessible for those with the very best credit ratings.