News

David Gibson FNAEA MARLA, Partner - Sales department
Wed 22 Dec 2021

Maintaining your roof and keeping it in good condition is in the interest of every responsible homeowner. Keep on top of these simple chores and do yourself and your property a huge favour in the future. While the roof over your house is built to last and stand the test of time and harsh weather, the onus is on you to make sure it is well looked after so that you get the best return on your investment for many years. Read our top four tips to see your roof through winter …

Fri 02 Jul 2021

Although new the number of new homes coming to the market has increased slightly in recent weeks, demand continues to outpace supply, placing sustained pressure on prices. Month on month average property prices are rising in all regions of the UK and right across the South west....…

David Gibson FNAEA MARLA, Partner - Sales department
Thu 04 Mar 2021

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced that the Stamp Duty Holiday for the sale of properties up to the value of £500,000 will be extended from 31st March, to the end of June 2021. Then in order to ensure there isn't  a cliff edge, from 1st July 2021, the Stamp Duty Holiday will be tapered and will only apply on properties up to a value of £250,000 and this will finish at the end of September…

David Gibson FNAEA MARLA, Partner - Sales department
Sat 27 Feb 2021

The new mortgage guarantee scheme designed to help first-time buyers with 5% deposits onto the housing ladder will be unveiled by Rishi Sunak on Wednesday. The aim is to stimulate the housing market, get more younger people onto the housing ladder, and increase property transactions…

Symon Garratt CPEA FNAEA Dip.DEA Dip.GDA, Associate Partner
Sat 27 Feb 2021

At 8.5%, average annual price growth in the South West is stronger than the UK average. Growth is currently at its strongest level in over four years and considerably higher than the -0.2% recorded this time a year ago. Rightmove report average asking prices rose 0.6% month on month.....…

Wed 17 Feb 2021

When someone passes away, the person who applies for the right to deal with the deceased’s possessions and property has to “apply for probate”. If the person who died left a Will, then the person applying can be given a “grant of probate”. If someone has not left a Will, then a person gets “letters of administration”. If someone hasn’t left a Will but has part-owned a property it will pass to the part-owner. Note that the rules are slightly different in England when compared to Wales or Scotland......…

David Gibson FNAEA MARLA, Partner - Sales department
Tue 16 Feb 2021

Selling your home? Whether you want to move to a new location, upgrade to a larger home or are looking to take on a project property, selling your home can seem like a mammoth task. If you have never sold a house before, all the unknown processes can leave your head spinning. Maybe you need to sell your home right away or perhaps you are making preparations to put your house on the market in the next year. Whatever your situation, we have created a helpful guide to prepare you to sell your home for the first time.…

David Gibson FNAEA MARLA, Partner - Sales department
Wed 10 Feb 2021

One of our clients has asked us about how to create a wow factor in their home - they said - "Our house needs some improvement but we don’t really know where to start! What makes the biggest impact, in terms of both ‘wow factor’ and increasing the value of the house? …

Chris Heal MNAEA, Associate Partner
Tue 09 Feb 2021

Ongoing developments with the COVID-19 virus has meant a lot of employees are having to self-isolate and adapt to new work routines from home. With advances in technology that keep you connected with the office, flexible working is by necessity becoming increasingly popular and, working from home has never been easier. We take a look at our top tips to help you perfect your working from home routine.…

Sun 20 Dec 2020

The Stamp duty holiday is ending soon! …

Sun 10 May 2020

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David Gibson FNAEA MARLA, Partner - Sales department
Tue 07 Apr 2020

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David Gibson FNAEA MARLA, Partner - Sales department
Sat 09 Mar 2019

Open house viewings can increase the chances of a quick sale being achieved but "Block viewings" could well be even better!…

Wed 07 Jun 2017

South coast towns highest again …

Wed 07 Jun 2017

Energy efficiency, security and good broadband top homebuyers’ property ‘must-have’ features.…

Tue 06 Jun 2017

Griddled asparagus with crispy parma ham and honeyed yoghurt dip…

Wed 26 Apr 2017

Something to be aware of…

Wed 26 Apr 2017

Q. Given there is a shortage of houses for sale at the moment, wouldn’t I be better off selling my house myself, rather than using an estate agent?…

Wed 26 Apr 2017

Rightmove's latest report…

Tue 25 Apr 2017

February lending highest since before crash.…

Tue 25 Apr 2017

Our thoughts on its effects…

Thu 30 Mar 2017

Not exactly calorie-free, but it is nearly Easter...…

Thu 30 Mar 2017

Total now over £1trillion…

Thu 30 Mar 2017

But we'd never be so crass, we hope...…

Thu 30 Mar 2017

NAEA offers advice…

Thu 30 Mar 2017

Landlords remain confident…

Thu 30 Mar 2017

New mortgage allows equity to be gifted to other family members…

Wed 29 Mar 2017

But annual rises slowing…

Thu 09 Mar 2017

Not quite the article we'd planned, but here goes...…

Fri 24 Feb 2017

Exhibition of westcountry property…

Wed 22 Feb 2017

If you're a landlord, make sure your agent is licensed and regulated, or you could be left at a loss.…

Tue 21 Feb 2017

Many people unaware of their credit rating…

Tue 21 Feb 2017

Just ask for a free valuation to be entered into our £2500 holiday giveaway…

Tue 21 Feb 2017

Here's a great recipe we found recently and not tooooo unhealthy!…

Tue 21 Feb 2017

Rightmove traffic highest ever…

Tue 21 Feb 2017

The solution to 'the housing crisis' or just some flannel?…

Tue 21 Feb 2017

People expect home value to rise over the next 12 months…

Fri 20 Jan 2017

Shortage of supply keeps prices strong…

Fri 20 Jan 2017

Cost of deposits also up…

Fri 20 Jan 2017

Local sellers to benefit from London-link…

Fri 20 Jan 2017

Rightmove traffic rises from Boxing Day…

Fri 20 Jan 2017

This carb-free 'cloud' bread is a (great) bread alternative (maybe...!)…

Fri 20 Jan 2017

Q. I've received an offer after only a few days of marketing. What should I do?…

Fri 20 Jan 2017

It's easy with our free instant valuation tool…

Fri 20 Jan 2017

But banks warns of less good news for BTL borrowers…

Tue 22 Nov 2016

Jayne, our wonderful administrator at Budleigh is shaving her head in aid of Cancer Research UK.…

Mon 21 Nov 2016

Fulham agency Lawsons & Daughters offers Whitton & Laing property for sale…

Fri 18 Nov 2016

Q. We have a property that is likely to be unoccupied over the winter. Are there any precautions that we should take?…

Fri 18 Nov 2016

New research suggest that people downsizing their property have unrealistic expectations …

Fri 18 Nov 2016

The latest drone photography is a great way to show your property in its setting…

Fri 18 Nov 2016

Reduced access to finance is the main barrier to home ownership, says a report published recently…

Fri 18 Nov 2016

Rightmove points to confidence in housing market maintaining…

Fri 18 Nov 2016

A ban on second-home ownership in St Ives is being looked at by other tourist hotspots…

Fri 18 Nov 2016

Despite predictions of collapse, July stayed strong…

Fri 18 Nov 2016

No alcohol this time, just a great recipe for little people to get their fingers dirty!…

Mon 10 Oct 2016

Fancy becoming a property developer? The government's new initiative could be the start...…

Mon 10 Oct 2016

Founder of sushi chain shows off his modular, mechanical vision...…

Mon 10 Oct 2016

The Bank of England's is tightening the regulations for lending to buy-to-let investors. …

Mon 10 Oct 2016

What are the biggest turn-offs for buyers? We reveal the answers...…

Mon 10 Oct 2016

It could be yours for �11.9m, or rent for �38,000 a month…

Tue 06 Sep 2016

Just 45% of home-movers end up buying a property they found via a property portal, app or email, according to new research from Which, compared to 55% who found it via traditional methods.…

Mon 05 Sep 2016

Ask us to value your property before 30th November, and you could win £2500 John Lewis vouchers.…

Thu 01 Sep 2016

We were outraged to hear that the UK throws away 162m bananas a year. Well, this recipe for banana bread LOVES a brown banana...…

Thu 01 Sep 2016

The Nationwide Building Society's latest house price survey shows a surprising change given the uncertainties of Brexit...…

Thu 01 Sep 2016

Thinking of selling? Here are some pitfalls to avoid...…

Thu 14 Jul 2016

Things continue to move fast, but here is our view on what Brexit means for the property market...…

Wed 13 Jul 2016

It's official! Thanks to our fantastic team we are "Award winning" agents!…

Wed 13 Jul 2016

Another gem from Emily, wife of Chris, our Exeter sales manager.…

Thu 07 Apr 2016

'Tis tomato-planting season, and they're surprisingly easy...…

Mary Robertson BA (Hons), Senior negotiator - Sales department
Thu 07 Apr 2016

Selling or letting a property doesn't have to be a daunting task if thought is given to the simple things...…

Thu 07 Apr 2016

New research by Aldermore shows landlords remain undeterred by tax changes for buy-to-let...…

Mary Robertson BA (Hons), Senior negotiator - Sales department
Wed 06 Apr 2016

Simple one bowl mix that gets better each day, and after the chocolate overload of Easter it's almost healthy (Well, it does have fruit in it!)…

Thu 11 Feb 2016

Wife of our sales manager Chris makes cracking cakes. And when it's a drink in a cake, we simply had to share it...…

David Gibson FNAEA MARLA, Partner - Sales department
Tue 09 Feb 2016

Book now to get your property included in the upcoming Distinctly Westcountry Property Exhibition in London.…

Mon 08 Feb 2016

Mary in our Exeter office recently tried this recipe - and found it too good to keep to herself.…

Mon 08 Feb 2016

'I'm hoping to sell shortly, but is it really worth spending time and money on it first?' Our property expert David Gibson shares his knowhow...…

Fri 15 Jan 2016

New research by the Equity Release Council suggests that many homeowners over-55 have far greater housing wealth than they realise.…

Tue 01 Dec 2015

There's a little-known game that (some) estate agents play, and one which we think is the sort of practice that gives agents a bad name.…

Tue 01 Dec 2015

For buy to let landlords, now is the time to look at acquiring new assets as property investors are soon to be affected by legislation changes. …

Thu 23 Apr 2015

Pasta with homemade wild garlic pesto and basil…