Property Finance Blog Archive

267 properties have sold in the Shoreham-by-Sea area in the last 12 months. It only takes 49 days to sell a Shoreham-by-Sea home, so why does it take 123 days from the sold board going up to the buyer getting the keys? With a shortage of solicitors and a sub-standard conveyancing system, this article discusses what Shoreham-by-Sea house sellers (and buyers) can do to… Read More

The Headlines... Shoreham-by-Sea rents up by 3.7% in the last 12 months Shoreham-by-Sea house Prices up 16.4% in the last 12 months Shoreham-by-Sea landlords helped by ultra-low mortgage rates and a stamp duty holiday  Yet, some landlords in Shoreham-by-Sea anxious about a possible end to no fault evictions New EPC rules could cost Shoreham-by-Sea landlords £10,000+ per property In this article, we will… Read More

Everyone should be doing their bit to help reduce the UK’s carbon footprint on the globe – yet the question is, is that burden being put too much on the shoulders of Shoreham-by-Sea landlords with potential bills of £7,600+ in the next four years? The background - the UK has obligated itself to a legally binding target to… Read More

House prices tend to rise with inflation, so with the UK annual inflation hitting 4.2% last week, that’s good news, isn’t it? Yes and no – let us explain what it means for Shoreham-by-Sea homeowners. The year-on-year cost of living rose by 4.2% in October, its highest rate in almost a decade. The jump in prices (inflation), pushed… Read More

The Government’s scheduled publication of their White Paper for the Renter's Reform Bill, which incorporates proposals to forbid Section 21 evictions and introduce ‘Lifetime Deposits’, has been suspended until 2022. The additional time is required to give a chance to create a level playing field to reforms for both landlords and tenants in the private rented sector in… Read More

Last week many finally received the news they were hoping for from the Chancellor’s Spring Budget – an extension to the temporary cut in Stamp Duty until September, plus a government backed 5% mortgage guarantee. Read More

From the end of this month, homeowners in England will be able to apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to make their property more energy-efficient Read More

Before the deadline creeps up on us all, here’s a little more information to help you decide if a Help to Buy Equity loan is the right opportunity for you. Read More

Fantastic news for buyers and sellers who could enjoy saving thousands on the cost of moving home thanks to the SDLT holiday Read More

Apart from the monthly mortgage, there are a few extra costs to think about when moving home. Here's a guide to help you calculate those.  Read More