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An interview with Royston & Lund

Friday, August 30, 2019

This month, we caught up with Val Shakespeare, Sales Director at Royston & Lund to discuss her idea of a perfect home and top tips for working in the property sector. Tell us about yourself I have 38 years of experience in the property...

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What do proposed changes to Section 21 mean for landlords and tenants?

Friday, August 16, 2019

On Sunday 21 July this year, the Government announced that they had launched their consultation on the abolition of Section 21 . The consultation, which will only cover England, will be open for 12 weeks closing on Saturday 12 October. In the...

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Have you considered inheritance tax?

Monday, August 12, 2019

While leaving your home to a family member is a very generous act, there is the matter of inheritance tax to think about.  One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin was once attributed to saying that...

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A Guide to Understanding Credit Scores

Friday, August 9, 2019

Understanding credit scores can be tricky yet essential, as it affects your ability to borrow loans for mortgages. Below we will explain what a credit score is, how it’s calculated and what to do if you have a bad credit score.  ...

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Stage your home like a pro

Monday, August 5, 2019

When it comes to selling a house, ‘ staging ’ is of the utmost importance. You might spend hours upon hours dusting ceiling corners, scrubbing at the kitchen floor or rearranging the furniture. However, there are other changes you...

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Could Boris make changes to Stamp Duty in the near future?

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Many in the property industry have called out for the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson , to act decisively on his previously proposed plan of possibly scrapping Stamp Duty on homes under £500,000, at the same time cutting it from 12% to...

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Location, location, location: a guide to finding your next home

Monday, July 22, 2019

There is one thing that all property professionals agree on, whether they work in commercial property or residential, and it’s that location is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a home . Property gurus around the...

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How Virtual Reality is changing the property sector

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

In today’s fast-moving technological age, new developments in tech are constantly being introduced that are having a significant impact on the property sector. The most recent is the introduction of virtual tours and virtual reality (VR)....

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