Bennett Residential

Lack of first-time sellers hits FTBs

06 Feb 2012

A new hurdle has emerged for first-time buyers – a lack of suitable properties on the market.A shortage of ‘first-time sellers’ means that the number of terrace homes and flats being put up for sale are down 31% and 28% on the third quarter of last year,...

A reminder to all first-time buyers that the Government's holiday on Stamp Duty Land Tax will come to an end in two months' time, on 24 March 2012

25 Jan 2012

NAEA President Wendy Evans Scott said: "With only two months remaining, first-time buyers must act quickly to avoid paying Stamp Duty Land Tax on their first home purchase."If you're currently in a chain and waiting to complete your purchase then make...

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee yesterday voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 0.5%.

11 Nov 2011

David Whittaker, managing director of Mortgages For Business, said:The autumn rush for rental property is always a busy time for landlords but this year has been particularly bountiful for property investors. Stagnant house prices, plenty of BTL mortgage...

Moving house? Some top tips on planning for the big day

18 Jul 2011

The big day is looming, the excitement is mounting and then you realise you can’t put it off any longer – the packing! Have you got enough boxes? What about the breakables and family heirlooms? How will you find the kettle? Having drawn up a ‘to do’...

Top tips for preparing your home for sale

17 Jan 2011

The latest statistics from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) show that the number of house hunters across the country is on the rise.To enable potential sellers to make the most of this demand the NAEA has the following tips:• Presentation...

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