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This week we have seen a distinct difference between buyers and sellers. Buyers are keen to buy, but sellers have become wary about selling at this moment in time. We completely understand why sellers are cautious, and we would like to reassure all sellers that we will deal with their concerns sympathetically. We will conduct all appointments safely following our own and the Government's guidelines to ensure that our staff and clients can work within a safe environment. For more information abo...

After a very positive December, we remained very optimistic for 2021, and then another lockdown came along! We wanted to let you know that we can continue to support your moving plans. The Government has confirmed that "you can still move home", "Estate and letting agents and removals firms can continue to work" and that property viewings can continue. We are relieved that buyers and sellers can continue with their plans in a time of high market activity where there is still a strong desire ...

Following yesterday's announcement by the prime minister, England will move to a new national lockdown, estate and letting agents continue to work. House moves are permitted to go ahead. The guidance states: "You can still move home. People outside your household or support bubble should not help with moving house unless absolutely necessary. Estate and letting agents and removals firms can continue to work. If you are looking to move, you can go to property viewings. Follow the national gu...

This month the number of sold (STC) properties proceeding to completion substantially increased, which is excellent news. Hopefully, this will continue into quarter one of 2021 as we move closer to the stamp duty deadline. Buyer activity remains strong; we are still registering a significant number of buyers.We would be delighted to hear from you if you need to sell in 2021. Earlier this month we launched a new full 360 virtual walk around tour with 3D floor plan and "dollhouse" (pictured) funct...

This week Rightmove forecasted a 4% national average price growth in 2021. We expect quarter one to be a busy one as the stamp duty deadline approaches, with a logjam of properties currently changing hands. Many uncertainties remain in 2021 but based on this year, we expect buyer demand to remain healthy, and we will continue to need new instructions to satisfy this demand.Also, this week the Government announced that the Stamp Duty deadline will not be extended beyond the 31st March 2021. So fa...