Sunderland Properties Selling in 51 Days
Are you a Sunderland homeowner or landlord? Are you thinking of selling your home or property in early 2025? Then, in this article, let me show you how long it will take, on average, to find a buyer for your Sunderland home and how long solicitors will take to get you moved. Independent […]
Sunderland Buy-to-Let is Dead
Long Live the Sunderland Buy-to-Let Landlord Future legislation and the recent Budget have stirred considerable anxiety among landlords. The Chancellor’s decision to increase the additional Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) from 3% to 5% for landlords purchasing additional properties initially suggested a grim outlook for the buy-to-let sector. This move, coupled with the introduction of […]
The New Stamp Duty Increase: Another Hurdle for North East Landlords – But Is It Really a Game-Changer?
The New Stamp Duty Increase: Another Hurdle for North East Landlords – But Is It Really a Game-Changer? Over the past eight years, landlords have faced a barrage of new regulations and tax changes. From the original 3% stamp duty surcharge introduced in 2016 to Section 24’s limitation on mortgage interest relief, the new Renters’ Rights Act […]
October ’24 Market Update
A Comprehensive Overview for Buyers and Sellers Are you a homeowner in Sunderland? Perhaps you’re planning to move/sell/buy within the next six to twelve months, or maybe you’re on the lookout for your next dream home and have no timescales. Whether you’re buying or selling, having a clear understanding of the current state of the […]
Hundreds Flock to Seaburns New Play Park
Hundreds of families headed to Seaburn this weekend to visit the new children’s play park. Situated on land near Cut Throat Dene, behind the Seaburn Inn, the new play area marks another major investment in the community. Officially opened by the Mayor alongside children from Seaburn Dene Primary School, the park was built by BCE […]
1 in 9.6 Sunderland Home Sellers Lower Their Asking Price Every Month
As the property landscape in Sunderland continues to evolve, many homeowners who have been on the market for a while find themselves navigating the complex decision of when and how much to reduce their asking prices to attract buyers. With an increasing number of properties on the market in the Sunderland area, rising from 1,086 […]
UK Housing Affordability
The housing affordability data across the UK provides an insightful snapshot of how long it would take to buy a home in different regions based on average salaries: North East: 4.97 years Scotland: 5.41 years Yorkshire & Humberside: 6.26 years Northern Ireland: 6.30 years North West: 6.39 years West Midlands: 6.41 years Wales: 6.52 […]
% of Homes Privately Rented
The latest Census data reveals the percentage of homes that are privately rented across various UK regions, providing insight into the distribution of private rental housing. Below is a list of each region by the percentage of homes privately rented: London: 30.0% South West: 19.7% Yorkshire & Humber: 19.4% North West: 19.2% South East: […]
The Resurgence of the Sunderland Terraced House
The Resurgence of the Sunderland Terraced House: Or Has it Ever Been Out of Fashion? The terraced house, once considered a relic of the past, is making a notable comeback. But one might wonder – did it ever truly go out of fashion? The simple, unassuming two-up two-down, a hallmark of Victorian red brick […]
What the Renters’ Rights Bill Means for Landlords?
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Renters’ Rights Bill, recently announced by the Labour Government, introduces sweeping changes to the private rental sector in England. The Bill is not law yet as it needs to pass through parliament, still many landlords may feel apprehensive about these reforms. Yet it’s important to note that much of what the […]