A 2-minute read. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced sweeping changes this afternoon around Stamp Duty which is excellent news for anyone thinking of buying a home in Surbiton & Kingston. Stamp Duty is a tax applied when you buy a property and the announcement that there will be a payment holiday starting immediately means…
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Househandlers – Estate Agents, Surbiton
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There’s a first time for everything, and in this 3-minute easy-read, we share advice on making your property buying debut in Surbiton & Kingston a successful one.Do you remember when you rode a bike without support for the first time?Or when you learned to swim?And who can forget the moment when the driving examiner turns... Read More
In this three-minute read, we share some ideas on how you can help your local shops and businesses through these difficult times. One of the most remarkable things about the Covid-19 crisis is the way communities in Surbiton have pulled together. People have stepped up and supported their neighbours, the vulnerable and the NHS. As…
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A feelgood Friday property special – A 2-minute read.Eggs-citing designArchitects have designed a floating chicken farm. Yes, really. The three-storey creation will nestle on a concrete pontoon in a Rotterdam waterway, in The Netherlands. It will house 7,000 hens, an egg processing plant, and a cress farm. So, what do the neighbours think? As the chicken farm... Read More
In this three-minute read, we look at how best to prepare your property for those all-important marketing photographs.If you’re putting your house or flat on the market for sale or rent, there is one thing you can do to make an immediate impact.To maximize your chances of securing the best possible deal, spend time preparing... Read More
In this 2 minute read, we look at the similarities between Tennis and how we deliver an exceptional service for people in Surbiton & Kingston. Next Monday the All England Lawn Tennis Championship was set to start. Wimbledon’s hallowed courts were to welcome the very best players on planet Earth. But like many of the sporting, social and cultural events across…
Read MoreIndoor and outdoor space has always been a big draw for home searchers, but according to a BBC report based on data from the property portal Rightmove, lockdown has shifted these requirements to the top of searcher’s lists. The findings highlight that due to the rise in home working, having a spare room which can…
Read MoreIn this article, we look at some of the most lucrative things people have ploughed their money into and how you can add thousands to the value of your property. A fast Thursday 90-second read. In 1903 John Gray invested $10,500 (approx. $264,000 in today’s money) into a small car company. Fast forward 16 years…
Read MoreWith the property market getting back to business landlords could be forgiven for thinking things will soon be back to “normal”. But just because restrictions are being lifted, doesn’t mean things will be back to normal anytime soon. Every industry, including the rental property industry, is having to adapt to a new set of challenges….
Read MoreThis week The Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced that the housing market in England can resume. They also went onto say it will mean estate and letting agents can return to work. The report is based on a Government document called Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations 2020 which has just come out. What this…
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