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LATEST PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE AUGUST 2024
The UK property market continues to evolve, with significant developments affecting buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. August 2024 has brought a fresh wave of changes, driven in part by the recent reduction in the Bank of England’s base rate. This
LATEST PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE JULY 2024
The UK property market continues to be a topic of conversation, with July 2024 seeing a mixed picture. In our latest property market update, we’ll look at the latest trends for buyers, sellers, landlords, and renters, and of course we
LATEST PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE JUNE 2024
During June we’ve seen the UK property market continuing its path of cautious optimism. While the fast growth seen in previous years has eased, a sense of stability is emerging, underpinned by rising buyer demand and a potential shift in
LATEST PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE MAY 2024
With headlines in the news about stagnating house prices and rising mortgage rates, May has been a challenging month, with the cost-of-living crisis still biting homeowners. However, it’s not all doom and gloom! Owning a home is still beneficial, offering
APRIL 2024 PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE
With the first quarter of the year now behind us, last month brought a positive forecast as some of the uncertainty of the past 12 months is starting to ebb away. Thanks to the latest developments in the economy, the
LATEST PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE MARCH 2024
Now that we’re moving into Spring, the UK property market is looking set for a buoyant year to come. Home movers appear to be more active as we enter the new season, which is a cause for cautious optimism, although
LATEST PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE FEBRUARY 2024
As we reach the end of the second month of the year, the UK property market seems to be settling into a positive pattern, with buyer confidence continuing to rise and mortgage rates coming down. A recent Dataloft Poll of
LATEST PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE: JANUARY 2024
2024 is upon us already, and the property market is already making a strong start in January. Both the rental and sales markets are thriving as the year begins, and landlords and homeowners alike look set to benefit. So, what’s
Latest Property Market Update: December 2023
Mortgage rates continue to fall, the best cities for investment returns have been revealed, and the UK’s 10 happiest places to live have been announced. Plus, we wrap up 2023 Spotify-style! Read on to find out more. Two-year Mortgage Rates
Latest Property Market Update: November 2023
This month, we pick out the key points that affect the housing market from the chancellor’s Autumn Statement. There’s also been an increase in homeowners slipping into mortgage arrears, rents remain on the rise for new lets, and we reveal
What’s Happening in the UK Property Market: September 2023
Interest rates have finally been frozen, rental costs have hit new highs and sadly mortgage arrears are on the rise. Read on to find out the latest on all this and more. UK Interest Rates Frozen After 14 straight increases,
What’s Happening In The UK Property Market: August 2023
Interest rates have risen for a 14th consecutive time, with further increases expected. Average asking prices have fallen sharply, and rent is now cheaper than a first-time mortgage across most of the country. Read on to find out the latest
What’s Happening in the UK Property Market: July 2023
Mortgage rates have seen their first fall in two months, although rents have risen at the fastest pace on record. Meanwhile, a major credit rating agency is predicting a significant downturn in property prices, and we reveal the places where
What’s Happening in the UK Property Market: June 2023
The turbulence in the UK housing market is showing no signs of slowing down, with mortgage rates continuing to rise, which is having a knock-on effect for renters. Read on to find out all the latest UK property market news.
What’s Happening in the UK Property Market: May 2023
Interest rates have increased again, 100% mortgages have been relaunched, and there’s welcome news for renters. Read on to find out the latest on all this and more. Interest Rates Rise Again The Bank of England has raised interest rates
What’s Happening In The UK Property Market: April 2023
Mortgage rates continue to edge down, the number of properties for sale is rising, and the UK’s priciest seaside town has been revealed. Read on to find out the latest property market news. Mortgage Rates Creeping Down Despite inflation remaining
What’s Happening In The UK Property Market? March 2023
House prices have risen this month, buy-to-let mortgage choices are recovering, and there’s welcome news for homeowners in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget. Read on to find out the latest property news! House Prices on the Rise Again Figures released by
What’s Happening In The UK Property Market? February 2023
Interest rates have risen yet again, average asking prices have increased by their smallest margin on record for February, and one major online estate agent has put itself on the market. Read on to find out the latest property market
What’s Happening In The UK Property Market? January 2023
The housing market remains uncertain heading into 2023, but there’s some optimism among homeowners and first-time buyers, particularly as one developer has launched an innovative new scheme. Read on to find out the latest. House Prices See New Year Bounce
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market – December 2022
There’s a slightly more festive feel to this month’s property market update, with a few interesting facts and figures to round off a hectic 2022 in the housing market! Despite Christmas usually being a slow period for property sales, read
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market – November 2022
As the cost of living crisis worsens and UK inflation hits a record high of 11.1%, is it all doom and gloom and what does this mean for the UK housing market? Read on to find out everything you need
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market – October 2022
Mortgage rates, house prices and average rents have hit new highs, while stamp duty has been cut in the government’s mini-budget (one of the few changes to remain after Kwasi Karteng’s sacking and the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as the
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market – September 2022
The biggest hike in interest rates for more than 30 years is expected later this month, a surge in buying activity has been reported by some estate agents in August, while renters are turning to smaller properties to cope with
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market – August 2022
House prices have fallen for the first time this year, the under-30s are the age group most likely to face unaffordable rents, and mortgage rates are expected to rise imminently. But it’s not all doom and gloom! Read on for
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market – July 2022
House prices have hit yet another record high, while the true scale of the UK’s price increases has been revealed, and a study has shown the locations where properties sell the fastest. Read on for all this and more in
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market – June 2022
House prices have hit another record high, while interest rates have increased again, but there’s good news on the horizon for renters and first-time buyers. Read on for all this and more in June’s property market update. UK house prices
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market – May 2022
House price growth is finally starting to slow down, with some property experts predicting a crash this year. In other news, a shift in renters’ demands has been revealed by one leading property website, and fans of a popular TV
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market: April 2022
The housing boom is showing no signs of slowing down, while an ONS report has revealed the number one factor when it comes to property prices and the staggering rise in prices since the pandemic started. Read on to find
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market: March 2022
Interest rates have increased again, the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme has launched, and one major lender has reported record annual price rises. Read on for all this and more in our March property market update. With the clocks going forward at
7 Exclusive Tips for First Time Home Owners in Gloucestershire
It’s great news that you have become a first-time homeowner and have got the keys to your new place, but it’s likely you may be unsure of a few things. After all, buying a home was never top of the
Property Market Update: What’s Been Happening In The UK Property Market – December 2021
The big news for the UK property market in December is the first rise in interest rates for three years, and various lenders are predicting a less frenetic housing market in 2022 . These are just some of the headlines
Property Market Update: What’s Happening In The UK Property Market
Interest rates have increased again for the second time in quick succession, and a quiet Wiltshire town has leapt up the property hotspot list! In good news for tenants, the government has announced new reforms to protect renters. Read on
Property Market Update: What’s Been Happening In The UK Property Market – November 2021
The UK property market has seen a drop in sales, but prices continue to rise. Meanwhile, the happiest place to live in Britain has been named in a survey, and one mortgage lender has launched an extraordinary new fixed-term product.
Property Market Update: What’s Been Happening In The UK Property Market – October 2021
Welcome to our round-up of some of the property news stories that have caught our eye this past month. Don’t forget, if you need to know about property in Gloucestershire we’re more than happy to help. Call us on 01452
Property Market Update: What’s Been Happening In The UK Property Market – September 2021
The UK property market appears to be stabilising after a frantic 15 months, and the stamp duty holiday is finally coming to an end this month. Read on to find out more, with some of September’s key headlines: Stamp Duty
Property Market Update: What’s Been Happening In The UK Property Market August 2021
The UK’s property boom appears to be coming to an end following the winding down of the stamp duty holiday, and the number of properties currently up for sale has fallen to a new low. Read on to find out
Property Market Update: What’s Been Happening In The UK Property Market July 2021
The Gloucestershire property market is continuing to enjoy a boom, with prices also reaching record highs nationwide. With demand far outweighing supply, many buyers are increasingly paying more to secure their dream properties. Read on to find out more, with
Property Market Update: What’s Been Happening In The UK Property Market June 2021
Phew! It’s been a crazy busy one for us and indeed most agents throughout the UK. The UK property market is continuing to enjoy a boom, with prices still rising in most areas, although with the first stamp duty deadline
The Conveyancing Process Explained – A Step by Step Guide for Home Sellers in Gloucestershire
The Conveyancing Process Explained – A Step by Step Guide for Home Sellers in Gloucestershire Selling a property can be a very confusing and lengthy process but having a good solicitor or conveyancer will help it to run as smoothly
Latest News: What’s Happening in the UK Property Market April 2021
The past few weeks have seen a very busy property market, especially here in the Gloucestershire area. The weather has certainly changed, and lockdowns have eased, adding to a general feeling of confidence and a theme of “getting on with
Latest News: What’s Happening in the UK Property Market March 2021
Once again, it continues to be a busy time in the property sector. The property market is inextricably linked to wider economic issues, so it’s no surprise that government decisions and the pandemic will affect what’s happening locally. As far
Rishi Rubber Stamps Homes Duty Holiday Extension!
It’s happened – after lots of rumours, and arguments for and against the continuation of the Stamp Duty Holiday in England and Northern Ireland, Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday announced that the Stamp Duty Holiday will be extended until the end
What’s Happening in the UK Property Market
And so, we are at the end of February already, and what a busy month we have had at TG Sales & Lettings. Hot News: Stamp Duty Holiday To Be Extended The Stamp Duty holiday has caused a huge increase
Government announces new protections for renters
As the pandemic continues the Government has announced new measures for the Private Rented Sector which includes updates to the COVID-19 guidance on home moving and the possession action process. Here are the key information points:- Renters will continue to be supported during
Christmas Opening Hours & Protocol
INFORMATION FOR MANAGED TENANTS – WINTER PRECAUTIONS, INFORMATION & CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS Dear tenants Winter precautions, office opening hours & protocol for emergencies during the festive period As we are now within the winter months and approaching the festive
I LIVE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE, CAN I STILL MOVE HOME IN TIER 2?
As we enter Tier 2 restrictions many people are wondering if you can still move home. The answer is Yes! Yes, you can still move home. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said that estate and letting agents, and removals firms,
Courts will Re-open for Housing Possession Hearings Monday 24th August 2020
The government has confirmed that the evictions ban is to end on the 23rd August and that the courts will re-open for possession hearings the next day, Monday 24th August. The announcement was made by Lord Greenhalgh; “This is an
Updated Coronavirus Procedure
30th November 2021 IT IS BUSINESS AS USUAL! As of 4am today it has now become mandatory to wear face coverings in our offices, if you are visiting us. However, due to Government Guidelines for social distancing our offices will
Coronavirus Procedure
IT IS BUSINESS AS USUAL! However, due to Government Guidelines for social distancing our offices will be closed to the general public for the time being. If you are due to move into a new home, we have systems in
Finally! The Electrical Safety Regulations are to become Mandatory
The first and second full working weeks of January 2020 have already been super busy and we see some new legislation coming into force with an announcement from Government that is The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector
Alex Clark and TG Residential pleased to announce merger
We are pleased to announce the merger of two of Gloucestershire’s leading estate and letting agents, Alex Clark and TG Residential. Why TG Residential Ltd merged with Alex Clark Lettings Founded on core family values of