At the end of September, the new UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced that stamp duty would be cut, potentially helping up to 200,000 home buyers avoid paying the tax each year. In his mini-budget, he revealed that the nil-rate band would double from £125,000 to £250,000 and first-time buyers will now pay no stamp duty on properties costing up to £425,000.
Read MorePeople often talk about how stressful moving house is, and there are numerous studies that rank it as one of the most stressful life events we go through. Earlier this year, research conducted by Legal & General found that moving home is considered the most stressful thing you can do in your life.
Read MoreFor many people, one of the most challenging parts of moving home is the packing, especially if you’ve lived in the same property for a number of years and have accumulated all manner of belongings. Having worked on many house and flat moves, we can certainly understand this!
Read MoreMany people want to move on a Friday, or even over the weekend, as they think this will give them the chance to settle in and unpack, but could moving in the middle of the week actually be a better option for you?
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that the last couple of years have been busy in the removals business, and it looks as though 2023 could be busy too. Two-thirds of those planning to move are looking for a garden over a parking space, while 49 per cent would prefer a home near a park or green space, compared to 43 per cent who are looking for a home near public transport.
Read MoreFor many whose children have grown up and flown the nest, downsizing is an obvious choice. It means less maintenance and no danger of being lumbered with a large property that you and your partner are struggling to take care of as you get older. It might also present an opportunity for you to move to a different part of the South West, if you fancy a change of scenery as well as owning a smaller property.
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