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Tue 20 Feb 2024

A significant 32.8% of households in Britain now own their homes outright, devoid of any mortgage.
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Wed 14 Feb 2024

The team at Pelham James explore the shifting dynamics of the Stamford property market in 2024, where dwindling rental stock meets rising demands, creating unique opportunities for landlords.

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Mon 12 Feb 2024

In the ever-evolving UK housing landscape, renting is not just for the young. In fact, the team at Pelham James have discovered that just under 1 in 6 retirees live in private rented accommodation.

Fri 09 Feb 2024

Buyers can take just minutes to decide whether to buy. Here are 6 simple steps that will help you prepare for viewings so your home makes a fabulous first impression.…

Wed 07 Feb 2024

Is it a sellers’ market in Rutland? The number of agreed UK property sales until the last Sunday of January (28th) is 8.35% higher than a year ago.

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Wed 31 Jan 2024

We provide a balanced perspective on the current housing market trends and what they could mean for those contemplating selling their Stamford homes.…

Wed 24 Jan 2024

Striking a characterful pose on the Main Street of the pretty Rutland village of Belton in Rutland, The Old Stables is a home steeped in history, offering enchanting living for a modern age.…

Mon 22 Jan 2024

As of January 11th, 2024, the market has shown a solid start, a trend worth exploring, especially in how it might mirror or differ from the local market in Rutland.

Thu 18 Jan 2024

Chocolate box charm and quaint, characterful features abound at No. 18 High Street in Thurlby, where, set beneath traditional thatch, The Cottage awaits.…

Mon 15 Jan 2024

The team at Pelham James, your bespoke estate agent in Stamford and Rutland, are delighted to hear about mortgage rates falling as we head into 2024.

Fri 05 Jan 2024

As the Pelham James team look towards 2024, cautious optimism prevails amidst regulatory constraints and shifting mortgage rates, suggesting a stable trend in house prices. This period presents an opportune moment for Rutland homeowners and buyers to make informed, strategic decisions in an evolving market landscape.

Fri 05 Jan 2024

Walk in the footsteps of Lord Lonsdale and make your home at Number Five, Barleythorpe Mews, a former wing of the illustrious Barleythorpe Hall, a grand home dating back to the 1800s and converted to residential use in 2018. Believed to have been an old scullery, Number Five has experienced an elevation in status and is now a luxury three-bedroom home.…

Wed 03 Jan 2024

Immerse yourself in the heart of nature, away from the hustle and bustle and rediscover rurality at Manor Farm Barn, an exclusive and all-encompassing countryside haven in the hamlet of Lenton.…

Tue 02 Jan 2024

The team at Pelham James have come up with some top tips to help you choose the right estate agent in Stamford and Rutland for you…

Tue 02 Jan 2024

On the fringe of the market town of Oakham discover blissful country living at Field House.…

Fri 29 Dec 2023

The team at Pelham James round up of five positive steps you can take right now to revamp your marketing strategy and ensure this is the year you move on and make a fresh start in a new home.…

Fri 22 Dec 2023

The Stamford housing market, like many others, has experienced a notable shift in 2023. The percentage of home sales agreed and moved (completed) compared to those withdrawn from the market unsold has decreased relative to 2022.

Fri 15 Dec 2023

This comprehensive guide by the expert team at Pelham James delves into the crucial aspects of property pricing and its profound impact on the property market transaction process. …

Thu 07 Dec 2023

Step into Stamford's lucrative property market as the team at Pelham James navigate the complexities of buy-to-let investments.…

Wed 29 Nov 2023

Explore the ever-changing landscape of the Rutland property market, where the dynamics of property sales fluctuate across different price ranges. …

Sun 26 Nov 2023

The team at Pelham James have created this useful guide on House Surveys.…

Fri 24 Nov 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced on Wednesday 22nd November a series of changes in his Autumn Statement.…

Mon 20 Nov 2023

Our tips for winter viewings will show you how to make yours a success, and help to put you in the best position to sell your home this winter.…

Mon 20 Nov 2023

In the picturesque Lincolnshire village of Colsterworth, nestled to the north-west of the thriving market town of Stamford, discover the comforts of Oak House.…

Fri 17 Nov 2023

Discover the future short- and medium-term trajectory of Stamford’s property market in this insightful article by the team at Pelham James, your expert estate agent in Stamford and Rutland. …

Thu 16 Nov 2023

Built in the early 1900s and extended over time, sense the wealth of features and high specification in all its dramatic grandeur, wrapped up in over 18 acres of ancient forest, lakes and grounds.…

Wed 15 Nov 2023

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Thu 09 Nov 2023

Retain all the glamour of 1920s living in a home brimming with original Art Deco features, and lovingly extended to embrace modern living.…

Tue 07 Nov 2023

As the Rutland and Stamford property market evolves, the key to unlocking a successful sale lies not just in the bricks and mortar but in the strategy behind the sale...…

Wed 01 Nov 2023

Learn about how the private rented sector has grown over the last 10 years in Stamford, the rise in rents, and why this sector holds promise for the community.…

Thu 26 Oct 2023

A 453% Price Surge in 28 Years.…

Tue 17 Oct 2023

Our pro secrets of fabulous photography will bring in serious viewers by transforming your home from uninspiring to irresistible in just seven easy steps.…

Mon 16 Oct 2023

Pessimistic national property headlines are off-putting, but we take a closer look at Rutland……

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Tue 27 Jun 2023

Your property’s asking price – is a price drop right for you?…

Mon 26 Jun 2023

Decoding Stamford's Property Market: Which Prevails - Buyers' Market or Sellers' Market?…

Thu 22 Jun 2023

What does the Bank of England rate rise mean for Rutland and Stamford Homeowners?…

Wed 05 Apr 2023

When your home isn’t selling, you need to find out why – is it the price, the presentation or the agent? We reveal 8 top tips to boost your marketing.…

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Tue 14 Mar 2023

The Rutland Property Market has confounded expectations and seen house prices rise in February, ever so slightly from those achieved in January. Yet the newspapers keep talking about a house price crash. So, if you're a Rutland homeowner or landlord, read the article here to find out what is really happening. …

Thu 02 Mar 2023

The Stamford Property Market in the two months of 2023 is showing signs of cautious optimism with the number of properties selling at decent levels. If you are Stamford homeowner or landlord read the article here to find out. …

Mon 27 Feb 2023

Tue 21 Feb 2023

Us Brits are obsessed with our homes, and in particular the number of bedrooms. Yet more and more Rutland homebuyers are now searching for property by its square footage, not bedrooms. Do you know the square footage of your Rutland home? In this article we tell how to find that quickly and why this change in searching for homes is happening. …

Thu 16 Feb 2023

How often do Stamford people move home? Well, it’s a lot less than the 1980’s! Yet, new research shows there is now a two-speed Stamford property market, with the younger generation moving only after a few years, and the older generation in Stamford staying in their homes for decades. In this article, I discuss the implications behind this and how both Stamford homebuyers and house sellers can adopt and adapt to this. …

Tue 07 Feb 2023

Is Buy-to-Let still a safe bet when it comes to investing in Rutland property? With legislation and taxation on the rise for Buy-to-Let, things have got a lot harder for Rutland landlords over the last 5 years. Or could this be the next golden age for the Rutland property market? If you're a Rutland landlord, read this article to find out what is happening.…

Thu 02 Feb 2023

Selling your home? Here are 11 key questions to help you choose an estate agent that will find the right buyer and get you the best price.…

Wed 01 Feb 2023

With the Bank of England raising interest rates and inflation high, what is happening in the Stamford property market? What types of properties are selling in Stamford? What's happening to house prices in Stamford? If you're a Stamford homeowner or landlord, read this article to find out what is happening to your property.…

Tue 24 Jan 2023

Britain has over 8 million households with 2 or more spare bedrooms, most owned by Baby Boomers. Should the Government force them out or should they mind their own business? The data from the 2021 Census has just been released for Rutland and it makes interesting reading about the number of spare ‘spare’ bedrooms in our area. In this article, I set out the pros and cons of this situation and how the current situation regarding the cost-of-living crisis is starting to make significant changes for Baby Boomers and their position in the Rutland property market. If you're a Rutland homeowner or landlord, irrespective of age, you might want to read this and find out how this affects you and the value of your Rutland home.…

Tue 17 Jan 2023

In her first conference speech as the Tory's new leader in 1975, Margaret Thatcher asserted her conviction in a ‘property-owning democracy’. Throughout the 1980s homeownership exploded and continued to grow for several decades thereafter. What has happened to that dream nearly 50 years later? The housing data for Stamford has just been released from the 2021 Census and it makes interesting reading, especially if you are a Stamford homeowner or landlord.…

Wed 04 Jan 2023

The Rutland housing market over the last three months is now becoming more ‘normal’ after the last couple of years of insane demand! Even with the blackening economic doom-mongers forecasting a harsh slowdown in the British property market, the number of people buying and selling their Rutland homes is still very good for the time year. If you are a Rutland homeowner or landlord, you need to read the article to find out what is happening in the Rutland property market.…

Wed 04 Jan 2023

Our seven top tips to help you style your home for viewings – enjoy our latest take on home styling trends and accessories and get ready to accept that 2023 offer.…

Wed 21 Dec 2022

What will happen to the Stamford property market in 2023? In this article, I talk about what should happen to the value of your Stamford home over the next 12 months. Also, I will touch on the other more important barometer to judge the Stamford property market. Read the article to find out what that is …

Wed 14 Dec 2022

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Thu 08 Dec 2022

Don’t settle for traditional marketing – choose a bespoke approach and show your home the attention it deserves. But how does it work? Read this month's blog post to find out how to get started.…

Thu 01 Dec 2022

What is happening to Rutland house prices? Well, the prices that were being achieved earlier this year aren’t being met now. And that is a good thing for most Rutlanders. Of course, there are winners and losers, but not who you think! Read the article to find out what this means for every homeowner and landlord in Rutland. …

Thu 24 Nov 2022

Stamford tenants in 2023 face further rent hikes, as the number of available rental homes has dropped to an 18 year low. Many ‘accidental’ landlords have cashed in on the post lockdown Stamford property boom of the last two years and sold their properties to Stamford owner-occupiers - not fellow landlords.…

Thu 17 Nov 2022

What does the Autumn Budget 2022 mean for Rutland and Stamford homeowners and landlords?…

Tue 15 Nov 2022

What if Rutland house prices do drop? Then, surely, it’s going to be wise to wait and save lots of money? But what if I told you that for most Rutland homebuyers, waiting could end up costing them a lot more money than what they would save on their purchase price! …

Tue 08 Nov 2022

What will Rishi Sunak as PM mean for Stamford house prices? Rising interest rates, inflation and the cost-of-living crisis will all affect the value of your Stamford home. Yet what exactly should (and shouldn’t) Rishi and his team be doing to protect your biggest asset – your Stamford home?…

Thu 03 Nov 2022

Could the humble ‘granny annexe’ help solve the Rutland housing crisis for mature homeowners? With more larger Rutland properties coming up for sale in the last few months, yet so few bungalows to buy, click on the link to read this article and find out why the annexe could be a solution. …

Thu 03 Nov 2022

Do you have a unique home you’re looking to sell but don’t know how much you can sell it for? Click here to find out how estate agents value unique homes.…

Wed 19 Oct 2022

Stamford buy-to-let landlords are facing some challenges with rising interest rates, new legislation and Stamford tenants in arrears. Is this the end of the buy-to-let dream in Stamford? Far from it. Read this article to find out why …

Wed 12 Oct 2022

Wed 12 Oct 2022

Will there be a house price crash like those of 1988 and 2008? Are you aware of the six significant differences between now and those years? All Rutland homeowners and landlords should read this article, especially those hoping for Rutland house prices to drop – you might end up losing at least £35,657 in the next five years!…

Wed 05 Oct 2022

Are you looking to downsize your home? Read our step-by-step guide to getting started, full of tips guaranteed to make your move less stressful.…

Tue 04 Oct 2022

What will the recent interest rate & stamp duty changes mean for Stamford homeowners and landlords? Things are certainly going to change in the Stamford property market, yet not in the way you might think. …

Wed 14 Sep 2022

Stamford retirees are having to make some tough choices with the onset of the cost-of-living crisis. Growing inflation, unpredictable financial markets, and the high cost of living meant 1 in 23 former retired Stamfordians returned to work in July alone, in what has been dubbed the ‘great unretirement’. Some are even bringing forward their downsizing house move. What does all this mean, especially for the Stamford property market?…

Mon 12 Sep 2022

Saleability. It can sound like a daunting word to many. Who wants to hear that your home might take time to sell? Or you might have come to that conclusion by yourself because your mother-in-law made a comment 5 years ago that you could have bought in a better area. But have you really considered all the winning aspects of your home? The size of your home? The neighbourhood? The condition of your home? We have put together a Saleability Quiz so you can put your mind at ease when it comes to selling your home. Whatever your score, we can help! See our latest blog on 4 factors to consider when selling your home.…

Thu 08 Sep 2022

As gas and electric bills rocket for Rutland tenants, Rutland landlords who do not start to make energy efficiency upgrades face lengthy void periods and will have to discount their rents, whilst those Rutland landlords with highly energy efficient rental properties will be able to charge a premium.…

Thu 25 Aug 2022

With the Tory leadership ballot nearly finished, both candidates have hardly mentioned the housing issues of Generation Rent, the 20 and 30 somethings in Britain. What will this mean for those in rented accommodation in Stamford and their landlords? Read the article here to find out more …

Thu 18 Aug 2022

Many of Stamford's mature homeowners are stuck in their oversized homes. Their children flew the nest years ago, yet they are unable to find suitable Stamford properties to move to. Stamford’s ‘Generation Stuck’ are holding back those younger Stamford ‘Generation Renters’ move into the larger homes they need. What is the answer to this problem? …

Tue 02 Aug 2022

Will the cost-of-living crisis mark the end of the booming Rutland property market ? In this article I discuss what the effects of rising food, gas and electric prices will (and won’t) have on the Rutland property market and Rutland house prices. Read the article here.…

Wed 27 Jul 2022

The total value of homes owned by Baby Boomers in Stamford alone is £1,137,753,925 - and 2/3s of the Stamford Millennials are set to inherit all that in the next few decades! Could this be the answer to the housing crisis?…

Tue 19 Jul 2022

Is it a seller’s or buyer’s Rutland property market? In this article, I discuss this and how things are beginning to change in Rutland. Also, that there are in fact many Rutland property markets and how savvy home buyers can spot bargains by following certain trends. …

Tue 12 Jul 2022

Even though house prices have more than tripled in the country (quadrupled in London), it is still cheaper today to buy a house as a first-time buyer than in 1989 or 2007. This is good news as the Bank of England are changing the rules for mortgage affordability for first time buyers in August. This means more Stamfordians will be able to jump on the Stamford property ladder. If you are a Stamford homeowner, potential first time buyer or even a Stamford landlord, read this article to find out how the rule changes might affect you. …

Tue 05 Jul 2022

With Rutland homeowner’s mortgages at an all-time high, could the record levels of mortgages that Rutland people take out cause another property crash like they did in 2008/9? In this article I look at how Rutlanders have been buying their houses and how exposed the Rutland property market is to rising interest rates. The findings will surprise you. Click here to find out why.…

Tue 05 Jul 2022

Picking the estate agent who’s going to sell your home is one thing, but making sure you get the best possible outcome is another. to help you get the very best results by working with your estate agent, we’ve put together 8 easy ways to team up with them when selling your home.…

Tue 28 Jun 2022

56 of the 197 properties on the market in the Stamford area have had a price reduction in the last 3 months. The average reduction has been 5.5% of the original asking price. This is great news for Stamford home buyers and Stamford buy-to-let landlords, strangely Stamford house sellers as well. Read the article to find out why.…

Tue 21 Jun 2022

The Rutland property market is on the verge of a ‘tipping point’. The rate of house price growth has started to ease with a reduction in the number of properties that will sell in Rutland in the coming 12 to 18 months. Yet, rising interest rates and the cost-of-living issues won't knock everybody out of the property market and there shouldn't be a housing bubble for two vital reasons.…

Tue 14 Jun 2022

Inflation (and recessions) can be nerve racking for people and their hard-earned savings and wealth. Yet there are six reasons which make investing in private rental properties a potentially wise investment in these changeable times. This article looks at how investing in Rutland property could help you 'hedge' against inflation and protect your savings and wealth against the possible recession.…

Wed 08 Jun 2022

Looking to market your high-value home? Then going that extra mile with photography is key. We explain how to highlight your house’s best features in creative, high-quality imagery.…

Wed 08 Jun 2022

Well, what a Jubilee weekend that was! Celebrating the 70 glorious years of our Queen. Looking back at the housing market during this time, what has changed since 1952, especially regarding Stamford property? What did a mortgage cost a typical Stamford homeowner then and, was it cheaper to buy a house then than today? Can you guess what an average Stamford home cost in 1952? Find out here...…

Tue 24 May 2022

Many commentators believe we have seen the peak of the Stamford property market. So, should savvy bargain hunters wait for Stamford house prices to fall? Or could postponing your house buying for any anticipated Stamford house price drop be a costly mistake?…

Tue 17 May 2022

Rutland Property Marketto Crash in 2022? According to some newspapers and pundits, the property market boom could soon be over with the increasing interest rates and inflation. In this article, I share the 3 fundamental economic reasons why things are different to the last property market crash. The insiders way to find out if there will be a property crash and 4 reasons why buy-to-let landlords are coming back into the Rutland rental market to protect their wealth and hedge against inflation.…

Mon 09 May 2022

Stamford needs 82 additional private rented properties per year to keep up with current and future demand from Stamford tenants. Yet over the last 5 years, Stamford has lost 102 private rented homes. What are the 5 reasons the supply of private rental properties in Stamford are falling? What does this mean for tenants and landlords in Stamford? …

Thu 05 May 2022

Your home may be looking beautiful, but dont forget your garden A wonderful garden can add up to 20% to the value of your home, so its worth spending some time and effort in there to make sure it complements your home and wows your buyersCheck out our easy steps to style your garden to sell.…

Thu 28 Apr 2022

The Rutland housing market over the last five years has behaved oddly. Rutland house prices are 32.4% higher than in 2017, even though during those five years, the British economy had the uncertainty of Brexit and the massive fall in GDP during the pandemic. Yet, a less observed trend is that the net number of homeowners in Rutland has risen by 684 households, a jump of 3.7%. Why has growth in homeownership happened, and what does it mean for Rutland's existing homeowners and landlords?…

Wed 20 Apr 2022

Did you know there are 2,665 Terraced Houses in Stamford? What is the history behind the humble terraced and why are they so popular with Stamford homeowners and buy-to-let investors? Read this article to find out more…

Wed 13 Apr 2022

In 1981, 21.1 of properties in Rutland and the Rutland County as a whole were council houses. Today, that figure stands at 2.5, a proportional drop of 88. Why has the number of council houses dropped so much in those 40 years? How has that changed the dynamics of the Rutland property market in those 40 years?…

Wed 06 Apr 2022

Do you want to move home this summer? The Easter holidays are a great time to sell your home ready to make that summer move. It’s spring; gardens are flourishing, the sun is out and buyers have started to search in earnest for their new home. If you’ve been on the market for a while, or you’ve got the children at home for the holidays, you might be wondering how you can turn viewings into a successful sale. When you do get that offer, how do you make sure you’ll be moving in the summer? Find the answers to your questions about selling at Easter ready for that summer move here.…

Tue 05 Apr 2022

It only takes 48 days to sell a Stamford home, so why does it take 111 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 Stamford house sellers (and buyers) can do to speed up the house buying process.…

Tue 29 Mar 2022

The average time to find a buyer for a Rutland property reduced from 70 days in 2020 to 47 days in 2021. Yet still, 1 in 3 Rutland homeowners are on the market after 12 weeks. Why are so many Rutland homes still on the market after all that time, and what does it mean for the Rutland property market?…

Tue 22 Mar 2022

The UK is currently experiencing its highest inflation rate since the early 1990s. What will this mean to the Stamford property market, people wanting to move home and Stamford house prices? All discussed in this article.…

Tue 15 Mar 2022

278 homes in the Rutland area are empty, which represents 1 in 63 homes. 248 of those have been empty for more than six months and are worth £87million. Why are those properties standing empty and deteriorating and why could that become an issue for the whole of Rutland?…

Tue 08 Mar 2022

The Energy Bills of every Stamford resident will rise by around a half in April as the price cap increases to account for the global increase in the cost of gas. Those not on the gas mains will still be hit as the UK uses gas to make 45% of its electricity. So, what can Stamford residents do to reduce their energy consumption and ultimately save money? Read this article to find out 68% of you already have a bespoke report on your Stamford home which tells you how to quickly and easily save money.. and if you have not any got one of these reports, how to get one.…

Thu 03 Mar 2022

When potential buyers come to view your home, you want them to fall in love with it and then make an offer you simply can’t refuse! But what can you do to make sure that happens? What are the styling secrets that will maximise the light and space in your home, while making it warm and welcoming and giving it a high-end, aspirational feel? Find out in our latest blog.…

Tue 22 Feb 2022

26% drop in the number of properties for sale in Rutland in the last 12 months. 177 Rutland homes have sold (stc) in the last three months alone, taking the time from the ‘for sale board’ going up to sale agreed to a median of 29 days. The £400k to £500k price range in Rutland is the most active, where it only takes 22 days to sale agreed, but the £1m and over are taking 136 days. Yet what issues cause the people of Rutland to want to move home and what can Rutlanders, who want to move in 2022, do to ensure they sell and find the home of their dreams?…

Tue 15 Feb 2022

Some Stamford landlords face bills of between £11,000 to £14,000 as Michael Gove, the Housing Minister, declared an attack on poor quality private rental homes. 349 Stamford rental properties will require upgrading. The Government announced in their ‘Levelling Up’ White Paper last week they plan to introduce a new minimum standard for private rental properties. Also, the White Paper wants every landlord in Stamford (1,497 of you) to go on a Landlord Register and proposes the removal of Section 21 no-fault evictions. This could make it more difficult for you to get possession of your Stamford rental property. Are these proposed changes another nail in the buy-to-let coffin for Stamford landlords?…

Wed 09 Feb 2022

Thanks to a shortage of homes for sale and buyer demand outstripping supply, average property prices increased by around 10% in the UK last year. So, if you’re a homeowner, you might be wondering how much the value of your own home could have gone up – and whether now is a good time to sell?…

Tue 08 Feb 2022

Will Stamford OAP homeowners be forced to sell their home as their gas & electric bills are set to double in 2022? What can the 2,917 Stamford OAP homeowners do to mitigate this? What are their options if they do need to sell? And what will that mean for the Stamford property market as a whole?…

Tue 01 Feb 2022

The average house price in Rutland has increased by 201.5% to £379,000 in the last 20 years, a profit of £253,300. That means, when adjusted for inflation in those two decades, Rutland house prices have risen in real terms by 129.4%. What does this mean for existing Rutland homeowners and first-time buyers trying to get on the Rutland property ladder?…

Tue 25 Jan 2022

Rutland Landlord? What is the future of the Rutland Buy-To-Let Market in 2022? What will happen to rents in Rutland? And Rutland house prices? What about the new landlord and tenant law changes? All discussed in this article.…

Tue 18 Jan 2022

Live in Rutland and thinking of buying a property in 2022? Buying your next home is all about finding a Rutland property with the features that match your requirements. However, what might be important to you as a homebuyer, might not be as important to other Rutland homebuyers. These are my 11 rules that could help you make the right decision.…

Tue 11 Jan 2022

If you are a Stamford homeowner and thinking of moving home in 2022, these 7 'shoulds' (and 'should nots') will help you make the move smoother, quicker and more likely to happen. …

Tue 04 Jan 2022

If your home’s currently for sale and you’re determined to get moving this new year, you may be wondering if there’s anything you can do to kick-start your marketing. Well, great news – there is, and we’re here to help! We’ve put together five actions you can take right now to make sure this is the year you sell and move on to a fresh start in a new home.…

Tue 07 Dec 2021

How worried should Stamford homeowners and landlords be about the rise in UK inflation on their finances and the value of their Stamford property? All discussed in this article.…

Wed 01 Dec 2021

Is your home currently on the market but not attracting as many buyers as you’d hoped? If things are quiet on the viewing front, has your agent suggested how you might be able to generate more interest? Perhaps they’ve been putting pressure on you to lower the price but you’re not keen to do that because you believe your home is worth what you’re asking. Or has there been feedback from viewings that your home didn’t quite live up to expectations based on the photographs in your brochure? Well, in that case, it’s time to try our Saleability Scorecard – a checklist that will help you identify what might be stopping your home from selling and where your marketing can be improved.…

Tue 30 Nov 2021

Rutland Landlord? The new Renter’s Reform Bill that will be published in the Spring could be the biggest change to the Rutland Buy-To-Let property market in 30 years with the introduction of transferable ‘Lifetime Deposits’. How will the Government ensure you, as the landlord, aren’t out of pocket when a new tenant moves into your Rutland buy-to-let property and the deposit is claimed by their previous landlord? There are many questions that need answering. This is all discussed in this article.…

Tue 23 Nov 2021

With the number of Stamford properties selling this Autumn dropping due to several factors, is the Stamford Property Market running out of steam? What does 2022 have in store for Stamford homeowners and Stamford landlords? Read this article to find out.…

Tue 16 Nov 2021

How far would you go to help your child get on in the world? Many Rutland parents move area to ensure their child gets into the best primary school or fund their university costs. Would you re-mortgage your Rutland home to help your child onto the Rutland property ladder? This article will be of interest to all Rutland property owners.…

Mon 08 Nov 2021

Stamford homeowner? Interest rates will rise three times by the late Summer of 2022 according to the everyone in the City. That means the 1 in 5 Stamford homeowners on a variable rate mortgage will be hit in the pocket with higher mortgage payments. Even if you are one of the 4 in 5 homeowners on a fixed rate mortgage, this will change the dynamics of the Stamford property market and even the value of your Stamford home. If you are a Stamford buy-to-let landlord, homeowner or considering becoming either, then this article will be of interest to you…

Tue 02 Nov 2021

Although spring and summer might traditionally be the busiest seasons for buying and selling, there are some real benefits to marketing in the winter. The buyers that are battling through the wind, rain and snow to view houses are usually more serious about finding a new home. And as those who aren’t in a particular hurry to move wait for spring, fewer homes on the market mean there’s less competition out there. If you’re keen to sell this winter, we’ve got 7 great tips to help you maximise your home’s appeal and secure a great buyer.…

Tue 26 Oct 2021

Will Stamford house prices fall in the Autumn? With furlough ending, inflation and unemployment on the rise; some property commentators are suggesting that things aren’t looking good for the UK property market. Yet in this article, I look at what’s really happening in the Stamford property market and the strong underlying pillars that it is built on. If you are a Stamford homeowner or buy-to-let landlord, you need to read this article to find out what will happen to the value of your Stamford property.…

Tue 05 Oct 2021

With the number of properties for sale in Rutland at its lowest rate for over 14 years, many Rutland homeowners are concerned about putting their property onto the market, selling it and becoming homeless because there is nothing to buy. In this article I go through some solutions that many savvy Rutland home movers are using to ensure that this isn’t the case and you get your forever home. If you are a Rutland homeowner or buy-to-let landlord with purchasing in mind, you need to read this article.…

Mon 04 Oct 2021

Are you ready to downsize and swap your current home for something a bit smaller? Or perhaps it’s the opposite and you’re running out of space in your current home. If so, you might be thinking about whether you could extend or convert to get the extra rooms you need, or wondering if it’s time to up sticks and simply move to somewhere bigger. Whatever size of home you’re looking for, our latest blog is packed with great advice on how to make the right move for you.…

Tue 28 Sep 2021

With wages rising by 8.3% pa and inflation on the rise, how will this affect the Stamford property market and the value of your Stamford home? How will these effects change the Stamford rental market, and the rents tenants have to pay? If you are a Stamford homeowner or buy-to-let landlord, or thinking of becoming either, this article is for you.…

Tue 07 Sep 2021

If your home’s been on the market for a while and things aren’t going as you’d hoped with your current agent, you might be thinking of switching to another one. Our step-by-step guide takes you through how to make the transition as smooth as possible.…

Tue 07 Sep 2021

With Rightmove announcing a national drop in average asking prices in August, some are asking if the steam has been let out of the Rutland property market? Yet with the gains we have seen in the last 12 months, is this just a minor bump in the road for Rutland homeowners and property investors? If you own property in Rutland, you need to read this article to found out what is happening to your biggest tax-free asset.…

Tue 31 Aug 2021

With UK house prices rising by 13.2% in the last 12 months, many Stamford homebuyers have chosen to move into rented accommodation. In this article, I talk about what this means for Stamford homeowners and landlords and how it will affect the Stamford property market as a whole.…

Tue 24 Aug 2021

With Stamford homes only taking 32 days to sell, there are many stories of people missing out on properties before they even come onto the market. Yet, many Stamford home buyers are missing out because they fail to do this one simple thing. If you know of anyone looking to move home in Stamford in the coming 6 to 12 months, then tag them in on this post, as you might just be helping them get their forever Stamford home.…

Tue 10 Aug 2021

The British Love (and Hate) Affair with the Semi-Detached House has been an up and down matter for a couple of centuries. In this article, I look at how the semi-detached house has shaped the local Rutland and British housing markets and why we, as a nation, both love (and hate) the humble semi-detached house. If you are a Rutland homeowner or landlord, whether you live in a semi-detached house or not, you may find this article of interest to you. …

Tue 03 Aug 2021

Stamford saw it is highest number of monthly home moves since In June for over 30 years as 167.4% more people moved home compared to the Stamford area 10-year average. What will this mean for the Stamford property market in regard to Stamford house prices and the medium-term outlook? If you are a Stamford homeowner or landlord looking to buy or sell, then read the article to find out.…

Mon 02 Aug 2021

Harringworth Property Market Update, August 2021…

Tue 27 Jul 2021

Many Rutland buy-to-let landlords fell into property investing by accident. Many didn’t want to sell their family home when the Rutland housing market crashed in the Credit Crunch of 2009/10, but still needed to move. Now they have become serious buy-to-let investors, however they are still financing their Rutland rental portfolio with the mindset of a Rutland homeowner, not investor.…

Tue 20 Jul 2021

Buying your own Stamford home has always been seen as a good investment, yet with the rise of crypto currency such as bitcoin making eye watering returns, is this the end of Stamford property as investment? If you are a Stamford homeowner (or planning to be one) or landlord, then you might find this article of interest to you.…

Mon 12 Jul 2021

The cost of building materials for new homes has grown between 60% and 120% in the last 12 months. This could have serious implications for Rutland homeowners and landlords for the cost of their mortgages and ultimately Rutland house prices. Read the article to find out more.…

Tue 06 Jul 2021

The Stamford property market has been booming since late Spring 2020. Yet if history has taught us anything, a house price crash is likely to follow, or is it? 2021 is different to the previous two property crashes of 1990 and 2008. Read the article to find out why it’s different and the easy indicator you, as a Stamford homeowner or Stamford landlord can easily use to judge the Stamford property market, so you don’t lose out.…

Mon 05 Jul 2021

While you can certainly add value to your home by extending, renovating or converting part of it, that kind of work can be expensive and will take time. So, if you’re wondering whether there’s anything you can do to add value that’s quicker and easier, we’ve got great news – there is! The right styling can add thousands to your sale price, and we know exactly what it takes to create a winning impression on buyers. In our latest blog, we reveal the styling tips that will get great offers rolling in.…

Tue 29 Jun 2021

Rutland buy-to-let landlords are owed £416,099 in unpaid rent by their tenants. Who is to blame? Could Rutland landlords have done more? Why are certain types of Rutland landlords harder hit with arrears than others? Read the article to find out what this means for Rutland landlords and Rutland tenants.…

Mon 21 Jun 2021

How eco-friendly are Stamford homes? New gov’t rules will mean draughty low eco-friendly Stamford homes will drop in value because of some potential new legislation and will punish building societies & banks on the average eco-friendliness of the properties they lend money on. Read the article to find out what this means for Stamford homeowners and Stamford landlords.…

Mon 07 Jun 2021

Buyers can take just minutes to decide whether to buy. Here are 6 simple steps that will help you prepare for viewings so your home makes a fabulous first impression.…

Fri 04 Jun 2021

Your Great-Great Grandfather would have only paid £398 13s 9d for his Rutland home in 1871. Yet property is still relatively cheaper today when compared to 150 years ago. In this article, I talk about the history of the Rutland property market over the last 150 years. I chart how much a Rutland property has cost at various times throughout those years, and why property was so much more expensive in Victorian times. Finally, what the future holds for the Rutland property market with the one thing that will decide which direction the Rutland property market will take in coming years.…

Tue 25 May 2021

37.2% of Stamford Landlords Could be Fined £5,000 each with new Energy Regs, whilst possible new mortgage rules for Stamford homeowners would make it harder to sell their draughty old properties. Read this article if you are a Stamford homeowner or a Stamford buy-to-let landlord so you can prepare and not lose money …

Tue 18 May 2021

Will the Rutland Property Market continue to boom? All the signs are that the Rutland housing market is sat on good foundations, yet one key hazard could still scupper the market. Read this article if you are a Rutland homeowner so you can prepare and not lose out.…

Tue 11 May 2021

Is the Stamford buy-to-let property market going into crisis? With Stamford first-time buyers now only needing a 5% deposit for a mortgage, will there be a large exodus of tenants from the Stamford rental market? What will this mean for the Stamford property market as a whole? Read this article if you are a Stamford buy-to-let landlord, a potential Stamford first-time buyer or a Stamford homeowner.…

Wed 05 May 2021

When you’re selling your home, how do you make sure your online advert stands out from the rest? How do you entice buyers to click on your headline info to find out more? Is the rest of your listing engaging enough to pique their interest and make them want to book a viewing? You’ve got to sing about the best bits of your home, then leave people wanting more! …

Wed 28 Apr 2021

Will Rutland house prices fall next year? In this article, I discuss the three reasons why house prices in Rutland may fall in 2022 and the three reasons why they may not. If you are a Rutland homeowner, Rutland first-time buyer or Rutland landlord and thinking of buying or selling a property in the next few years, then this article will be of interest.…

Tue 20 Apr 2021

With 58.5% of properties on the market in Stamford sold (stc), the Stamford property market is on fire. Yet for some Stamford property sellers, the buyers seem to be missing them out, meaning they can’t move to their dream home. …

Fri 16 Apr 2021

1 in 5 Rutland properties are currently being sold with no chain. Why are so many Rutland homeowners selling without a chain? Is it a good idea to rent in between moving home and what will this mean for the Rutland property market? Read the article to find out.…

Tue 13 Apr 2021

A look back at the Stamford housing market over the last decade ... 2011 to 2021 and where its future lies. If you are a future Stamford home buyer, Stamford homeowner or Stamford buy to let landlord, this is an article you should not ignore.…

Mon 29 Mar 2021

The Rutland property market has improved by 72% over pre-pandemic levels, so we have to ask if there has there ever been a better time for Rutland property owners? If you are a Rutland homeowner or landlord, this is an article you should read to find out what will happen to the Rutland property market in the coming months - please tag in someone you know that may also be interested in this.…

Fri 19 Mar 2021

Stamford first-time buyers can now buy their first home using 5% deposit mortgages. Yet higher mortgage rates could see Stamford buyers paying a lot more each month for the privilege? If you are a Stamford first time buyer or Stamford property owner with low equity, this is an article you should not ignore. Read the article to find out how these changes could affect your back pocket.…

Wed 10 Mar 2021

Rutland homebuyers were celebrating last week’s extension of the Stamp Duty holiday by the Chancellor until the end of September together with the introduction of 5% deposit mortgages from April. What effect will this have on Rutland house prices? If you are a Rutland homeowner or buyer, this is an article you should not ignore .. Read the article to find out how these changes will affect you.…

Mon 01 Mar 2021

The average British homeowner moves every 16 years 5 months according to official statistics. These appear to refute a common hypothesis that British neighbourhoods are becoming more transitory and show that, once you have succeeded in buying a property you can call home, there isn’t much motivation to move again… or is there another story behind the stats? I took a look at the actual home moving numbers for Oakham and found a fascinating insight that nobody has noticed .. until now. If you are an Oakham homeowner landlord, then you need to read this article.…

Mon 01 Mar 2021

With UK property prices rising by 49% in the last 8 years, but wages by just under 12%, many have put some of the blame for the housing crisis on the Baby Boomer generation. Have Stamford baby boomers wrecked the Stamford property market for millennials, holding younger families back from buying their own Stamford home? This is all discussed in this article, with some interesting Stamford stats that will be surprise you…

Mon 01 Mar 2021

Is your unique home attracting the right interest from buyers? Find out how we accurately value homes that are one of a kind and can help you sell at a premium in this month's blog post.…

Wed 10 Feb 2021

Over the last six months, the Stamford Property Market has been flourishing. As soon as an Estate Agent's 'For Sale' board went up, neighbours would be checking out Rightmove to see the internal pictures and compare the asking price to their own home. So with Stamford House prices rising on the back of this demand, everything appears to looking up for Stamford homeowners. However, with the spectre of the Stamp Duty holiday ending on the 31st March 2021, could this kill the Stamford property marketing in the Summer? Read the article to find out what this means to you and your Stamford property. …

Tue 02 Feb 2021

“With most Rutland families home schooling their children in lockdown and the forthcoming stamp duty holiday deadline on the 31st March 2021, less Rutland properties have been coming onto the Rutland property market in the since the New Year. This has prompted a 31% drop in the supply of Rutland homes for sale compared to October 2020 when it should be a lot more. What does this mean for Rutland homeowners and Rutland landlords?…

Tue 02 Feb 2021

When you’re selling your home, having the right estate agent on board can make a huge difference to your success. This is one of the biggest deals you’ll ever do in your life, so we’ve put together 11 key questions that will help you choose the best agent for your sale.…

Mon 25 Jan 2021

Stamp Duty is a tax most property buyers pay when buying their home or buy-to-let investment, but in July 2020, buyers were given a Stamp Duty tax break until April 2021. Yet, now around a third of a million UK property buyers are delayed in property sales and they could miss out on considerable savings if the tax break is cancelled. Read what this will mean for the Stamford property market in this article.…

Sat 16 Jan 2021

Attention 503 Rutland Leaseholder Property Owners: The Government recently announced the biggest reform to Property Law for decades as they announced proposed new legislation on the way all 4.3 million UK leaseholders will deal with their ground rents and the ability to buy their own freehold. Read the article to find out more...…

Wed 13 Jan 2021

If you’re selling your home, or planning to, our top home styling accessories for 2021 may help you make the right decisions to give your home a mini-makeover without breaking the bank.…

Mon 11 Jan 2021

Thinking of downsizing? Keen to find out how to avoid hefty inheritance tax charges? We're delighted to be collaborating with local, Chartered Financial Planners 'Efficient Portfolio' to bring you a FREE webinar called "Leaving a Legacy: Maximising Your Equity for the Next Generation".…

Fri 08 Jan 2021

How will the Brexit deal affect Stamford house prices and your mortgage payments on your Stamford home? With Boris Johnson conclusively agreeing a Brexit deal for the UK with the European Union just before Christmas, this gave optimism that the economic turmoil of leaving the EU would be radically reduced, yet what will this ‘trade deal’ do to the value of your Stamford home and the mortgage payments you will have to make?…

Tue 05 Jan 2021

An update on the property market as we enter the third national lockdown...…

Tue 22 Dec 2020

As Unemployment hits 3.3% in Rutland, what effect will this have on the Rutland Property Market in 2021? 12 months ago, the unemployment rate in Rutland stood at only 1.2% of the working population, yet with Coronavirus hitting the UK, what impact will this do to the value of your Rutland home or the rents you pay as a tenant? Read the article to find out…

Tue 15 Dec 2020

What happened to the predicted Stamford house price crash of 15% that didn’t happen in the Summer of 2020? Or the predicted fall of 18% Stamford house prices by the Treasury if we voted to leave the EU at the 2016 Referendum? How will a No Deal Brexit affect the value of your Stamford property? It really comes down to two things, if you are a Stamford Homeowner or Stamford Buy-To-Let Landlord, read this article to find out what they are.…

Wed 09 Dec 2020

The Rutland property market has resisted every Economist’s prediction. With the economy a shadow of its former self, unemployment set to hit 11.9%, the Government on track to borrow nearly half a trillion pounds to pay for Coronavirus support packages etc, all of this has had no effect on Rutland homeowner’s enthusiasm or capability to want to move home over the last few months, yet will this all end in 2021 and the Rutland Property market crash?…

Tue 08 Dec 2020

Are you starting to feel like you’re rattling around in a house that’s too big for you? Downsizing is a real step forward; a positive move, full of options and opportunity. A new start. So how do we make the most of this experience? Read our latest blog to see how we can help.…

Tue 01 Dec 2020

The government has borrowed £394bn this financial year (April ‘20 to April ’21). This figure does not include the cost of the November lockdown and support measures, which means the final bill will probably be over half a trillion pounds. Ultimately, these billions will need to be paid back to cover the cost of Coronavirus.…

Tue 24 Nov 2020

Looking back at the Stamford property market for 2020, it certainly can be seen as a frenetic game of two halves, albeit with a very long half time in the Spring. Many Stamford agents saw an unusually higher uplift in activity in the property market just as we were getting ready for Christmas 2019. Yet once the New Year festivities were out of the way, that pre-Christmas uplift in the local property market was nothing when compared to the bang on Monday 6th January 2020 with the fabled ‘Boris Bounce’ of the Stamford property market. January, February and most of March were amazing months, with pent up demand from people wanting to move following the Brexit uncertainty of 2018/9 being released in the first few months of 2020.…

Tue 17 Nov 2020

With the banks reducing the number of low deposit mortgages since Covid-19 hit in the spring, this has meant that the number of Rutland first-time buyers has been decreasing quickly, meaning many of those would-be buyers wanting to make the first step on the Rutland property ladder will stay in the rental sector…

Wed 11 Nov 2020

Each Stamford landlord could be hit by a £31,364 bill...and the 5 ways all Stamford landlords can escape the worst of the coronavirus downturn on their Stamford rental property.…

Tue 10 Nov 2020

What will a no deal Brexit on the horizon, the end of the stamp duty holiday in March, mortgage payment holidays coming to an end, unemployment set to rise after furlough and ongoing on/off coronavirus restrictions do to the Rutland property market and the value of your Rutland home?…

Mon 09 Nov 2020

Trying to sell your home over winter? Our tips for winter viewings will show you how to make yours a success, and help to put you in the best position to sell your home this winter.…

Sun 01 Nov 2020

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed that house buying and selling in England can continue…

Sun 01 Nov 2020

Moving home or planning to? Following the new Lockdown update, here’s what you need to know right now...…

Fri 30 Oct 2020

Stamford homebuyers and Stamford landlords purchasing residential property have saved £50,790 since the Chancellor reduced stamp duty on 8th July 2020, yet many more Stamford homebuyers could miss out. In this week's property article, I explore further and ask whether there is still time for owners and buyers.…

Tue 08 Sep 2020

With the government on track to borrow £400bn because of Coronavirus, that will need to be paid back by British people over the next 10 to 20 years, one ‘think tank’ has suggested OAP homeowners be charged a capital gains tax on the £1.5tn locked up in equity in their homes. Is this fair and what would it cost the average OAP Stamford homeowner if it were implemented? In this article, I look at what the implications for both young and older Stamford homeowners alike. A fascinating read!…

Wed 02 Sep 2020

Seven reasons to sell your home this September. Why buyers love home searching in autumn and how you can take steps now to be in your new home by Christmas.…

Fri 28 Aug 2020

What does the tenant eviction ban mean to Rutland landlords and the Rutland private rental market…

Sat 22 Aug 2020

What the Stamp Duty Holiday means to Stamford homeowners, landlords, house sellers and house buyers…

Thu 13 Aug 2020

Since lockdown has been lifted, the Stamford and Rutland property market is open once again for business with some impressive activity both in the sales and rental market, but what's next for Stamford and Rutland homeowners, landlords and buyers?…

Tue 11 Aug 2020

How the recent planning permission changes may affect the Rutland property market…

Mon 03 Aug 2020

You know your home looks good. You’ve chosen your estate agent and now you’re ready and raring to get your home sold. Before you launch, let us help you transform your home from ‘market ready’ to ‘market ravishing’ with our simple styling secrets. Everything you need to know about home styling is here in our brand-new article.…

Wed 29 Jul 2020

In this week’s article on the Stamford and Rutland property market, we look at the recently announced £3bn government giveaway to local homeowners and landlords in in the form of £5,000 grants to make our homes greener with upgrades to double glazing, insulation and other green measures. It makes for some interesting reading.…

Thu 16 Jul 2020

In this week’s article on the Stamford and Rutland property market, I consider the recent change in Stamp Duty rules that the Chancellor recently announced and how this could affect the local property market in the coming 9 months Stamp Duty 'holiday' and afterwards. I consider the pro's and con's of the stamp duty change and how it will affect landlords, homeowners and first time buyers.…

Thu 02 Jul 2020

In this week's article on the Stamford and Rutland property market, I look at what has happened in the first four weeks post-lockdown, looking specifically at the number of enquiries that are coming from home sellers and home buyers.…

Wed 01 Jul 2020

If you are considering switching estate agents, take a look at our latest guide – Switching estate agents: all you need to know to get it right.…

Tue 16 Jun 2020

Should you buy now or wait to buy your first home in Stamford? What sort of mortgages are available? What sort of deposit is required? These are questions all buyers are asking at the moment, yet this week I would like to focus on Stamford first-time buyers and what it means directly and indirectly to Stamford homeowners looking to move up the Stamford property ladder and Stamford buy-to-let landlords.…

Mon 01 Jun 2020

Is dropping your asking price really the answer to selling your home more effectively? We’ve just published a brand-new, detailed article on this very important topic for Stamford, Rutland and Oundle homeowners– you can read it here...…

Thu 14 May 2020

Following yesterday's announcement that the housing market can re-open, here's the latest update for home buyers and sellers.…

Wed 13 May 2020

We're waiting for further news from Robert Jenrick, Minister of State for Housing later today but in the meantime, here's an update on the current situation for house buyers and sellers...…

Sun 10 May 2020

Getting your home, your family and yourself prepared and ready to sell will give you the best possible chance to move on as soon as you can.  We’d love to help you make your home moving dreams a reality, so we're sharing our tips and advice here.…

Thu 07 May 2020

I explore what percentage of Stamford's workforce were home-workers before restrictions were put in place and wonder how many more do now or will want to remain as home-workers once restrictions are lifted?…

Fri 10 Apr 2020

What will the effect of the coronavirus be on the Stamford and Rutland property market? In this article, I share my opinion on the impact of covid-19 to the local housing market in the short, medium and long term.…

Mon 06 Apr 2020

Help for Stamford and Rutland homeowners looking to move in an uncertain time…

Thu 02 Apr 2020

In this article, I’ll explore what this uncertainty means for you and your family, and explain exactly what you can do to best position yourselves when the Stamford and Rutland housing market returns to normal.  Whether you’re selling, buying, or just want some guidance on what the next few months might mean for the property market in our area, this article will help.…

Mon 30 Mar 2020

The issue of social distancing has certainly raised many questions around the landlord/tenant/agent relationship, so in this article I wanted to share with all the Stamford and Rutland landlords their rights, obligations and responsibilities to their tenants.  I also wanted to highlight the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the local Stamford and Rutland tenants in return.…

Sat 14 Mar 2020

Even though the new legislation was placed on hold because of the recent General Election, it is expected the Government will start fining around half of all UK local authorities for failing to build enough new homes as Westminster starts to force local authorities to build more homes with the new laws. …

Sat 14 Mar 2020

You wouldn’t set off on a road trip without a map.  So why start the next stage of your life’s journey without the homebuyer’s equivalent? …

Mon 09 Mar 2020

If you are buying a home in England costing more than £125k, you will have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax on the purchase of your new home.  In the provinces, it’s called something slightly different, so if you are buying a property in Scotland over £145k you will pay Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) and for any property over £180k in Wales you will pay Land Transaction Tax (LTT).  Whatever the tax is called, it is an important factor when moving,to consider.…

Fri 28 Feb 2020

In the latest, and most recently published, set of UK mortgage data (for the month of November 2019) 18,470 pound-for-pound re-mortgages were made (i.e. the borrower went from one rate to another with no additional borrowing). However, since the 1970’s, the British have seen their homes as cash cows and cash machines, with many homeowners re-mortgaging at the end of their mortgage’s introductory term (usually after the initial two, three or five years) to avoid being passed on to their mortgage lender’s more expensive standard variable rate.…

Mon 24 Feb 2020

After a winter of short, dark days sitting on the sofa working their way through the bottomless tub of Christmas ‘Celebrations’, home-hunters are hungry for a change. Spring is on the horizon, the most salient time of year for house sales. With this in mind, our %company_name% team has put together a selection of nine tips to get you moving this springtime.…

Fri 21 Feb 2020

I am asking Alicia Kearns the Conservative MP for Rutland and Melton to remind the Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Prime Minster Boris Johnson to use their persuasive skills to highlight and take a more holistic approach and attitude to the private rented sector and tackle issues which affect a Oakham landlords’ capability and capacity to strategically run an effective buy-to-let business.…

Thu 06 Feb 2020

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Fri 31 Jan 2020

The Halifax announced in early January that there was a Boris Bounce in the national property market as they stated national property values soared 1.7% in December 2019 - the biggest rise since the 1.9% month on month rise in February 2007 (a few months before the Global Financial Crisis aka the Credit Crunch). Get the flags out - all hail Boris as the Conservatives gain their landslide general election triumph - the Boris Bounce is here … or is it?…

Sat 25 Jan 2020

Seven seconds... That’s all the time you have in which to make a good first impression.  During that brief timeframe, we create an indelible impression of ourselves. Alright, so that research is person-centred.  But fortunately for people, we can rectify a bad first impression with meaningful conversation, gratitude and compliments on the second meeting.  Trouble is, your home doesn’t have the luxury of anthropomorphism.  So, how do you ensure your home creates a lasting, and glowing, first impression? Seven seconds? How about seven ‘firsts’? Start as soon as you make a decision to move with purpose as we reveal our seven sure-fire ways to create a resounding first impression.…

Sat 18 Jan 2020

Have the Baby Boomers (people between the ages of 55yo to 75yo) messed things up for the Millennials in terms of getting on the Stamford property ladder? They bought their own council houses in the 80’s and 90’s, meaning there are no affordable homes for today’s youngsters, thus driving up the demand for rental homes and the price of homes (making them unaffordable). So, I decided to look at the figures, which do not make for good reading.…

Sat 18 Jan 2020

Washing Machine Energy Ratings for Houses was the phrase one Stamford landlord told me a few years ago when we were talking about the colour bar chart graphs that every property has had for over 10 years now. Now these weren’t brought in to use the whole palate of ink in people’s printers, but to increase the energy efficiency of the UK’s housing stock.  The vast majority of Stamford landlords are, by now, acquainted with the legislation that came into force on the 1st of April 2018, that means all new and renewed private tenancy agreements must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E or above, otherwise it would be illegal to rent the property out (EPC ratings go A to G – A being the best and G the worst).…

Wed 18 Dec 2019

Irrespective of the shenanigans and political goings on in Westminster recently, the housing market (for the time being anyway) shows a striking resilience, fostered by the on-going wide-ranging monetary policy by the Bank of England.  With interest rates and unemployment low, UKplc is heading into 2020 in reasonable condition.   Additionally, despite the UK’s new homes industry improving its year on year new build figures (building 173,660 new homes this year to date - notably 8% more new homes than at the same time last year), there has been an unequal increase in demand for housing, especially in the most thriving areas of the country.…

Wed 18 Dec 2019

That number surprised you didn’t it?  With the General Election done, I thought it time to reflect on renting in the manifestos and party-political broadcasts and ask why? As the best way to tell the future is to look at to the past, I decided to look at the number of people who rented a century ago (1920’s) and surprisingly 76% of people rented their home in the UK (as renting then was considered the norm).  Yet in the latter part of the 1920’s, builders of the suburban housing estates with their bay fronted semis started to sell the dream of home ownership to smart renters.…

Wed 18 Dec 2019

I was having a thought-provoking conversation with an Oakham buy-to-let landlord a few weeks ago about everything to do with property, Brexit and how the reported voluntary repatriation of Eastern Europeans had affected the property market in Oakham.  It transpired some of his Oakham tenants, who had been in his property for over 10 years were returning to Poland.  He was particularly disappointed as he told me they were some of the best, if not the best, tenants he had ever had.…

Thu 12 Dec 2019

The buy to let market in Stamford has been going through a transition over the last five years with Stamford landlords starting to feel the pinch in terms of new legislation and regulation. In the article we look at the historic nature of the Stamford property market and what lies ahead for its future in terms of its opportunity for Stamford buy to let landlords.…

Thu 12 Dec 2019

While the whimsy of festive folk songs may conjure images of capering ruddy-cheeked children, of twinkling tree lights framed behind snow-frosted latticework and of plump, steaming turkey breasts, dripping in trimmings and set on grand dining tables just ready to be carved; the reality is a little more Dickensian fact than fiction. The kids have churned the grass into a mud bath, the house looks tired and worn once the glamour of the Christmas decorations has gone and the house still smells vaguely like turkey curry a week on from Boxing Day. But sometimes, needs must. Panic not. If you are selling your home this festive season, take a look over our top tips to help you market your home more successfully over the wintertime.…

Tue 03 Dec 2019

Well, with the general election just over the horizon and having been asked by a number of Oakham homeowners and Oakham buy to let landlords what the different main parties would do to the local property market, in this week’s article we focus on Labour’s contentious Right to Buy proposal for private tenants.  Launched in September, the plan was designed to force landlords to sell their buy to let investments to their tenants who wished to buy them…. at a substantial discount.…

Wed 27 Nov 2019

In 1979, Margaret Thatcher was voted in on a Tory landslide with the ‘right to buy your own council house’ being a mainstay of Conservative policy. She encouraged people to buy their own their own council flats and houses, although it might interest you to know, that the council tenant right to buy idea was first proposed in the late 1950s and formed part of the manifesto of the Labour party.…

Mon 18 Nov 2019

In this week’s article on the Oakham property market I look and consider the effects of the Brexit uncertainty over the last few years and how certain elements of the local property market seem to have ignored those issues and appear to be bagging some bargains along the way.…

Tue 12 Nov 2019

In this week’s article, we talk about the number of property transactions in the Stamford and South Kesteven area since 1995 and how the long-term decline in the number of people are buying and selling locally affects the local economy.…

Thu 07 Nov 2019

In this week’s article on the Oakham property market, we look at the number of properties on sale today compared to 12 months ago and also how long Oakham properties are remaining on the market over the same timeframe. This makes interesting reading for both Oakham house sellers and Oakham buyers. …

Mon 04 Nov 2019

In a world where you can pick your spouse-to-be from a directory of online photos at the swipe of a finger, it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd. If seconds count when dressing to impress on dating apps; microseconds count when it comes to wooing a potential buyer on Rightmove. So, with the clock ticking, how do you ensure your home is the pick of the pics? Discover our secret formula to fabulous photos below……

Sat 26 Oct 2019

In this week’s article on the Stamford property market, I consider what effect the lack of bungalows and affordable sheltered accommodation is having on the older homeowners in Stamford, how it’s affecting everyone in the housing ladder and where opportunities might lay for savvy Stamford property investors to make some money due to the imbalance of supply and demand.…

Fri 11 Oct 2019

In this week’s article on the Oakham property market we look at the leasehold and ground rent scandal that has fallen over the whole of the country leaving many first-time buyers unable to sell their home. In the article itself we look at the possible implications for local people having potentially unsellable homes.…

Mon 07 Oct 2019

It comes to us all. That defining moment. It can be brought along on winds of opportunity, on the back of financial necessity, or because we have simply outgrown our comfy shell; but it comes to us all. All men must move house.  But sometimes, what do we say to the god of moving? Not today… Moving house is often cited as one of the most stressful stages of life, aside from getting married, that we as humans can experience. Maybe that’s because when it comes to selling your home, you need the same levels of commitment as you do in marriage. To succeed, you need to be 100% motivated ahead of this next big step. After all, for better or worse, there are many hurdles to overcome along the way; it is not a process for the fainthearted. From the minefield of surveyors’ reports, negative feedback, Rightmove statistics and low offers, to the constant cleaning ahead of each new viewing, you’ll need to be in the right frame of mind to face the challenges ahead.…

Mon 23 Sep 2019

In this week’s article on the Stamford property market, we consider if the large number of new homes being built locally have enough bedrooms to meet the demand and how that will affect the overall Stamford property market both now and in the future. …

Mon 09 Sep 2019

We all have that friend.  You know the one.  The rarely-seen frenemy who, when they text to say they’re in the area and ‘might drop by’, you drop everything to ensure your home is military-precision perfect. If you are selling your house, this high state of alert can become trying.  You need your home ready to bring its A-game every day of the week.  Because this visit isn’t simply a matter of pride; it’s about clinching that all important sale. We take a look at the top six tips to preparing your home for visitors ...…

Mon 02 Sep 2019

In this week’s Stamford and Rutland Property Market Blog we revisit the last 12 months to see how many properties have sold compared to the long-term average, what’s happened to local property prices by property type and then we look forward to the short, medium and long term and finally what effects the new PM and his policies will have on the property market, both locally in Stamford and Rutland and nationally.…

Tue 27 Aug 2019

In this week’s article on the Stamford property market, I look at the number of people locally who own their home with and without a mortgage, breaking those stats down by age range. From that information, the issue of retired people having a mortgage is highlighted and also how homeownership is changing slowly to a more European model.…

Wed 21 Aug 2019

In this week’s article on the Stamford property market, we discuss Stamford’s population density comparing it with our neighbouring towns and other hotspots around the country to decide if we are getting too overcrowded!…

Wed 14 Aug 2019

As one of Rutland's finest and most picturesque villages, we're often asked by relocating families searching for their dream forever home for our recommendation of where's hot and where's not to buy in the county...and Barrowden always appears high on our list of must sees!…

Wed 14 Aug 2019

In this week’s article, I talk about the government’s recent permanent decision to relax planning permission regulations with regard to extensions and discuss how it could affect the Stamford and Rutland property market. …

Wed 07 Aug 2019

In this week’s article on the Stamford and Rutland property market I share our top tips for homeowners and buyers to help minimise stress when selling and buying your home.  I then look at Stamford property market sales over the last 36 months and report on which streets in Stamford have sold the most homes over the same period.…

Mon 05 Aug 2019

Summer can be an exciting time of year to sell your home; the garden has never looked better and the rooms are bathed in light. To help make your home look its best this season, we bring you five easy ways to style your home for summer. …

Wed 31 Jul 2019

In this week’s article on the Stamford and Rutland property market we talk about the affordability of buying a home in Oakham and how the changes in the local housing market since 1997 have meant the demand for private rental properties in the area will continue to grow for the foreseeable future.…

Sat 06 Jul 2019

Are you or your parents thinking of downsizing? Our step-by-step guide is here to help you! …

Thu 20 Jun 2019

In this week’s article, I talk about the NUMBER of properties on the Rutland housing market today compared to a year ago and also take a look at how LONG property is on the market compared to a year ago. I then analyse the numbers and talk about what they mean for Oakham property sellers, landlords and homeowners alike.…

Thu 13 Jun 2019

In this week’s article on the Stamford and Rutland Property Market, I talk about how unemployment is an important factor to judge the health of the PE9 and LE15 Property Market. I also touch on the obsession of house prices, when in fact ‘housing transactions’ could be a better judge of the condition, vigour and direction on whether to buy and sell your next home in Stamford, Oakham and Rutland.…

Tue 04 Jun 2019

If you're struggling to sell your Stamford or Rutland home, here's our helpful guide on how to help you to move on successfully…

Tue 28 May 2019

This week, we analyse how the rents and values of Stamford properties have changed recently and its affect on the Stamford property market...…

Mon 13 May 2019

With all the new-homes building sites in Oakham and around, you'd be forgiven asking whether we are building to many homes - or are we? This week, we look into the local housing figures and discuss what it means for local homeowners and landlords...…

Thu 25 Apr 2019

Planning to move house? How exciting! Don’t do anything until you’ve read our expert guide – Preparing to Sell Your Home in Stamford and Rutland. Enjoy!…

Thu 04 Apr 2019

How the Stamford Property Market compares with other investment platforms - what all Stamford homeowners and landlords need to know.…

Mon 25 Mar 2019

The proportion of 25 to 34-year olds who own their home in Oakham has nearly halved in the last 20 years, so what does this mean for all the existing Oakham landlords and homeowners together with all those youngsters considering buying their first home?…

Tue 19 Mar 2019

In this week’s article on the Stamford property market, I discuss how the Stamford property market has performed against both the national housing market and, in particular, the London property market. My research shows both Stamford and London were neck and neck for house price growth for the majority of the years between 1979 and 2007, yet London took a different direction after the credit crunch. I also write about whether the recent drops in London will affect the Stamford market and my concerns going forward……

Mon 11 Mar 2019

In Oakham, 16.8% of properties for sale have reduced their asking price in the last 3 months by an average of 5.0%, so are there any 'Brexit Bargains' to be had in LE15?…

Sun 03 Mar 2019

So you’ve boxed up a whole load of clutter, you’ve fixed that annoying dripping tap and buffed and polished your home. Well done! Now comes what for some sellers feels like a really challenging task: choosing your estate agent.…

Wed 20 Feb 2019

Our bespoke 'For Sale' boards are a brilliantly effective way of catching house buyers' attention, and they are really loving them. And, so are our homeowners!…