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June 20, 2025

No Move On Interest Rates

[lead]It’s been a while since our last blog and when we did a straw poll around the office, no one wanted to…

April 20, 2025

January to March is always a funny one, especially when it comes to selling or buying a home. Firstly, it feels like…

March 23, 2025

It’s that time of the year again. The bees are starting to hum, the butterflies are searching the bright flowers and the…

August 1, 2024

[lead]It’s finally happened, the Bank of England has announced a rate cut for the first time since October 2021 when we saw…

July 11, 2024

[lead]Whether it’s a small landscaped oasis or a hectare of land that requires expert hands, it’s one of the most quintessential English…

March 28, 2024

[lead]We’ve all been there, the Easter DIY weekend spent painting rooms, screaming into the abyss when hitting your thumb with a hammer…

February 21, 2024

[lead]Switching on the news today has never been more nerve wracking. From conflicts to national politics, everything feels like all doom and…

February 8, 2024

[lead]You’ve more than likely failed at one or two of your New Year’s Resolutions by now – we know we have –…

January 4, 2024

[lead]As we enter 2024, the UK housing market is poised for a transformative year, influenced by the anticipation of rate cuts and…