Seeking to add more value and quality to an already thriving department, Wosskow Brown are proud to announce StJohn Wright as the new Head of Commercial Property. StJohn has worked for Wosskow Brown since 2016 implementing his skills and knowledge in both Residential and Commercial conveyancing. StJohn is well-liked and respected by his colleagues. He…Continue reading
The news has dropped recently from the UK’s largest mortgage lender, that house prices are still rising. This brings the average property price in the UK to £270,027 according to the Halifax. The Nationwide however stated earlier in the week that average property prices was now £250,311. Whichever figure you look at, they both represent…Continue reading
The ongoing saga in the leasehold sector has just seen another plot twist, and this time it’s good news for leaseholders. Leasehold – What Does It Mean? As a leaseholder, you own a lease that gives you the right to use the property how you wish, within the parameters set out in the lease. However,…Continue reading
Sheffield has moved up one place in the past 12 months in the top 10 most searched areas by prospective homebuyers looking to buy a new home. Since the first lockdown last March, over two million people have searched for Sheffield on property website Rightmove. This has moved the city up to 7th in the…
The government’s 5% Deposit Mortgage Scheme, which was announced in the Spring Budget, is now underway, helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder. How will the 5% Deposit Mortgage Scheme Work? It is designed to help people buy a home despite struggling to put down a deposit. The lower required deposit will help people in…Continue reading
Good news in today’s budget for those looking to move house. Rishi Sunak announces extension to Stamp Duty Holiday & 95% Mortgage GuaranteesContinue reading
The 31 March 2021 sees the end of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday. The Government initiative provides up to a £15,000 saving when buying a new house.Continue reading
From today, 13 May 2020, the housing market is back open. Estate agents’ offices can reopen; viewings are again permitted; show homes can open; removal companies and the other essential parts of the sales and letting process can be re-started with immediate effect. Since lockdown restrictions were implemented in March, an estimated 450,000 people nationwide…
We know that moving house is stressful enough, but in the middle of a global pandemic adds an unbelievable amount of worry. The UK Government released fresh advice on the 26th March 2020 to all parties involved in the process of moving home during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We urge all parties involved in home…Continue reading
The Tenant Fees Act 2019, introduced June this year, means thousands of tenants could be owed refunds on deposit fees. This new Government-approved protection scheme has been introduced in an effort to make the rental market fairer. Tenants will be able to see, in the advertised rent, what a property will cost with no hidden…Continue reading