With the weather being so warm at the moment, what better than to let the outside in than invest in large glazed doors doors to provide an abundance of lovely summer natural light, however which do you choose, bi-folding doors or sliding doors? – here we explain the difference,
It can be a tricky decision to decide whether to go with bi-fold doors or sliding doors for your home, the decision usually comes down to individual budgets and personal style preference. Both these types of doors provide an easily accessible connection between both inside space and the outdoors, whilst also providing an abundance of natural light benefits. Because of how these differ it leads people to lean to one style over another.
Bi-fold Doors
Made up of at least 2 door leaves when bi-fold doors are opened up, they fold back up on one another concertina style. This characteristic means that they can open up an entire wall so are perfect for homeowners who are looking to create a seamless transition between rooms or between you home and patio or garden. Each door panel is attached to another by a series of hinges, with each of these running along two separate tracks (one at the bottom and one at the top), via a carriage system. The great thing about bi-folding doors is that they have the ability to really open a space up. They often come with an optional traffic door that means you get access through them easily and without having to slide all of the doors back.
A wooden bi-fold door will provide a traditional look while maximising space, on the other hand you may want to create a more modern feel which is easy with an aluminium bi-fold door or composite bi-fold door, this can offer exceptionally slim sightlines and an up-to-date look.
On the downside, frames can obstruct your view, although sightlines are getting slimmer all the time, the doors may also need to be stacked inside which could compromise.
Sliding doors as the name implies work by a sliding along a track. There are two types available:-
Unlike traditional sliding doors that simply slide a long a track, lift and slide doors work by using a handle that you simply turn to lift the door onto its rollers. This means you can be sure the door is always in the optimum position and has allowed for the development of sliding doors with larger panels.
Sliding patio doors are popular with homeowners seeking a contemporary edge to their home design and look great in any modern home extension, making the transition between the home, garden, patio area or any outdoor space seamless.
Compared to bi-fold doors, sliding doors have a few drawbacks that should be considered before making the choice between the two types of doors these include
The difference in cost is more driven by the specification, rather than the one option being more significantly more expensive than the other. Standard sliding doors tend to be slightly less expensive as they have less moving parts.
So if you are looking to bring more outside light into your home this summer then adding bi-folding or sliding doors could be just the thing to enhance those long summer days.
However, rather than looking to improve your home you may have decided that a move of home is more what you are looking for, and if so call David Phillip for a free market appraisal on 01134 676 400 w:davidphillip.co.uk A: 86, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds
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I have a lovely commute from Beckwithshaw to our office in Bramhope, with views right over the moors, really beautiful Countryside and wonderful drive to work, but felt really sad last week when on my commute I saw that someone had just thrown litter (bottles etc) probably out of a car window and left at the side of the road– why would someone be so thoughtless?
I was therefore pleased to read in the Daily Mail that they are teaming up for another year with the Great British Spring Clean, to safely bring communities together across the country to help clean the litter that blights our streets and countryside. The Great British Spring Clean takes place until June 13th. This is a national campaign to keep Britain tidy and is supported by a community of #litterheroes who are on a #millionMileMission to clear litter from our streets, parks and beaches. – they claim rightly so that, what is good for the environment is good for mental and physical health too.
In the past twelve months, our outdoor spaces and places have mattered to us more than ever before, this is a great initiative.
Anyone interested in taking part can simply go onto the Great British Spring Clean website and pledge how many hours and minutes of litter picking they pledge. You can pledge as an individual or as a group of up to 30 people.
Selling your home is the biggest emotional and financial investment that you will make, and on paper it may seem like a good idea to sell your home privately if you are looking to move, however, deciding to take on board this huge task without the help of an Estate Agent could be a huge and costly mistake.
While there are no doubt some benefits to this approach, sellers must be aware of the downsides of coordinating their own sale and weigh up the pros and cons before making a decision.
The main drawcard for a private sale is the potential for cost savings - namely Estate Agents fees the other benefit is that the seller gets the opportunity to meet the buyer face to face, which sellers don’t often get through an estate Agent – however, as this is a Business transaction becoming ‘pally’ with the buyer can often be a disadvantage further down the line if there are issues as the sale moves towards completion.
A private seller with no prior Estate Agency experience may have limited knowledge of the process of selling a property and the complex legislation that goes with it – whilst they may be able to research what’s involved, they still potentially lack the benefit of past experience and may put themselves at risk of non-compliance with property legislation which can be complicated and costly.
The biggest drawback could be that the seller may not have the skills to appraise the property - a natural reaction is to overprice and therefore deter potential buyers and have a property that sticks on the market with little interest or under-price and therefore receive a lower offer.
The current property market is seeing lots of fluctuations as a result of Covid-19 – an office and a large garden can add a price premium - open plan was very much an ‘in-thing’, but since lockdown, this may be a drawback as more individual rooms can be a big bonus - a summer house in the garden currently can add a premium too. The stamp duty holiday has also had an impact on pricing. At David Phillip Estate Agents we have access to many pricing portals, we are obsessive about looking at the direction in which price houses are going, hence we are able to advise on a realistic but competitive price.
The seller may lack the skills and knowledge to negotiate the sale, this in itself can be an intense and stressful period – Estate Agents do this every day and because they are not so emotionally invested in a property, this is a normal part of their role. A private seller may be too close to the property to see any issues that may turn a buyer away – one person’s taste may definitely not be that of another, and how do you tell the seller that there property really is not in a fit state of repair or decoration. An Estate Agent will be able to provide valuable advice on how to get the property ready for sale and what can be improved to raise the sale price including improving kerb appeal .
So the price has been agreed, the photographs then need staging and taking by a professional photographer, using an i-phone to take photos will have a negative impact on the marketing of the property, and where do you start with organising the 3D virtual tour, the for sale board, the Floor Plan and the EPC if one is required.
When selling your home it is important to reach the greatest audience possible – motivated people looking to move – we pay over £2,000 a month on Rightmove alone, and because we use Premium listings, your property can appear right at the top of the searches and therefore attract more people looking to buy. Your Agent should also ensure that your home goes onto more than one portal than Rightmove, we use Zoopla, On the Market, Prime Location, Boomin, One Dome and All Agents as well as having an intuitive website www.davidphillip.co.uk
A private seller may know someone (usually a friend) who has expressed an interest in purchasing, an Estate Agent however will have a relevant and fresh database of people looking to move into the area and into a specific type of property – by selling yourself, you are likely to lose out on this group of motivated contacts who are invariably ready to buy.
Looking from a buyers point of view, it is generally considered more trustworthy to buy through a reputable Estate Agent with 5 star reviews (take a look at ours on All Agents) and if there are two people looking to make an offer on a property then it would definitely make more sense for the vendor to avoid the ‘private sale’ offering.
Finally, it is always best to have an outside, unbiased opinion when selling your home which is something an Estate Agent can provide.
And once the property is sold then, the post- sale element starts – which can be even more stressful, particularly if the chain is a long one.
So if you are looking to sell your home and think you can save money going down the ‘private sale option’, take a look at our Firer fixed fees – not only do they potentially save you money but they give you choice too.
Selling your home is the biggest financial and emotional investment there is, so why not speak to a reputable professional Estate Agent, call David Phillip Estate Agents on 01134 676 400 A: 86, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds.
We have just received the recent House Price watch and are pleased to note that in March 2021, house prices were up on average 0.3% v the previous month and plus 6.9% v the previous year.
The stamp duty extension and the announcement of the new mortgage guarantee scheme means that the housing market is still likely to continue at pace. The number of houses coming to the market though is struggling to keep up with demand and therefore we are likely to see rising house prices until the supply of homes catches up with demand.
Property in Yorkshire and the Humber is seeing an increase of plus 10.9% and with the East Midlands at 10.6% the greatest rises are in the North of England.
Rightmove indicate that the number of potential buyers enquiring about each available property is at a record high. With sales agreed for almost two out of three properties, buyers eagerly await fresh choice coming to the market, making this the best sellers’ market of the last ten years. Rightmove also report that new listings are gaining momentum.
The Halifax says “the extended stamp duty holiday has put another spring in the step of home movers, overall we expect elevated levels of activity to be maintained in the coming months with consumer confidence spurred on by the successful vaccine rollout, and buyer demand still fuelled by a desire for larger properties and more outdoor space, as work-life priorities have shifted during the pandemic. A shortage of homes for sale will also support prices in the short term, as lower availability always favours sellers
David Phillip commented ‘if a property is priced realistically but competitively and is marketed in the best way to the greatest audience then a property will sell quickly. We have this week listed a property in Chapel Allerton and already had 21 bookings arranged, with six offers received today. We have a fresh and relevant database which ensures we have motivated buyers who are ready to proceed’
So, if you are looking to move home and would like a free market appraisal call David Phillip Estate Agents on 01134 676 400 w davidphillip.co.uk 86, Leeds road, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9AN
Using outstanding photography in your property listing can make all the difference when making an impression on home hunters, but it is often an area that is overlooked by sellers and Estate Agents.
At David Phillip Estate Agents in North Leeds, using great photography is key to us, as is capturing the best images possible, using high quality equipment (a professional photographer) and carefully considering what homebuyers want to see – the benefit of sunny Spring Weather and beautiful gardens in Bramhope and the surrounding area also helps.
Here are a few guiding principles to be used when marketing prospective homes:-
A quality Estate Agent should never scrimp on the cost of a Professional photographer, some agents feel it is part of their role to take the photographs, and true, Smart phones are now advanced, but it is not just about a shoot and grab picture - An Agent’s time is much better spent communicating with clients and leaving it to the experts.
It is best to use horizontal landscape views, which are more pleasing on the eye than vertical – although a different set of photographs may need taking for use on social media.
Without furniture then a space is just walls, floors, windows and ceilings - furniture provides scale, lights and adds character – a personality. People decorate their homes to their own tastes, but this does not always appeal to the masses and sometimes the decoration can take over the room – a lick of neutral paint may do the trick prior to photos being taken.
A cluttered, messy photo can reflect lazy work from an agent – things to be removed from the kitchen, include fridge magnets, pet’s food bowls and cluttered bins - all cupboard doors should be closed and kitchen tops should be cleaned and de-cluttered.
The kitchen should be curated with a nice set of dishes, bowls of fruit and flowers rather than tea towels hanging from the cooker, and the dining room table should always set for dinner.
The lounge should be cleared of scruffy throws, children’s toys and DVD’s - piles of magazines can look unsightly and the TV should always be turned off.
Old towels are a definite no in the bathroom as are cluttered sinks, baths and shower cubicles. the toilet seat should always be left down – small details sometimes overlooked.
When taking photographs, it is important to emphasise each room’s selling point, it might be the natural light, the spaciousness or an unusual feature that will make the potential buyer curious to see more. A professional photographer will shadow and colour boost to improve the property.
In some properties it is difficult to photograph an entire room at once, so moving furniture around can capture the perfect angle, photographing through doorways and keeping internal doors open will make a difference.
Owners often overlook the outside of the property, the area that provides that first impression on the property portals – cars and dustbins should be removed, the lawn should be mown and windows should be cleaned – we call this good kerb appeal.
Working around the weather is key, and having taken a look at then long range weather forecast between now and the beginning of June, then there are certainly some sunny days ahead – ideal for producing the best photos possible, particularly when gardens are coming into full bloom. And, if the weather isn’t perfect, then we have a photographic enhancement service that allows Estate agents to improve the look of photography, even if the weather isn’t perfect.
Only the best photos should be used, buyers don’t want to sift through an entire library of images. it is recommended that at least 5 pictures should be used to give searchers a flavour of every room, remembering that it is the first two weeks when a new property will get the most viewings and hopefully that all important sale.
So, if you are looking to sell your home and would like to have the perfect Spring/Summer photographs to enhance the look of the property, give us a call now and we can undertake a free market appraisal.
David Phillip Estate Agents, T: 01134 6767 400 W: davidphillip.co.uk A: 86, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 9AN
With the Covid-19 restrictions lifting a little on March 29th, allowing up to six people to meet (or two households) to meet outside including in private gardens, people will want their gardens to be in tip top condition for hosting outside, particularly with Easter just around the corner too.
So, this Weekend is a great time to Spring Clean your garden – so what do you need to do?
Focus your initial energy on hardscaping – this is the time to repair damaged walls, level out stepping stones, clean out gutters, fix fences, benches decks sheds and raised beds.
Clear the patio and clean the paving – over time, moss, algae and debris will build up on a patio making it look a little unsightly but also this could make it unsafe too.
Use a dedicated patio cleaner or bleach, although specialist cleaners are also available. Rinse the patio before and after cleaning, give the area a vigorous scrub, leave for 5 to 10 minutes, pressure wash to remove stubborn dirt, and then give a final rinse. Remember to use thick gloves and eye protectors.
Cut the lawn. Our garden lawns play an important part in our al fresco summer enjoyment, providing a place to relax and read, host parties and provide a space for the children to play, so it is important to get the first cut right to set up the lawns for summer use – but only when the grass is dry enough to cut. Traditionally the first cut is known as ‘first cut Sunday’ (a phrase coined by Flymo) – which falls today on March 28th.
In the spirit of helping wildlife do you need to mow a whole area or could you just have a patch leading through wildflowers and also before you are about to mow, check for any animals - Hedgehogs can often be found in piles of grass and leaves.
Before cutting, take time to clear any mess around the area including dead sticks, leaves and any rubbish that may have gathered. Check for stones and thick branches as these may damage the mower blade. If required, have your mower serviced before the first cut too, there are many local companies who offer a collection and delivery service for lawnmowers, but book early as these sometimes have a long lead time!
Never cut more than one third on your first cut as this can stress the grass. Don’t try to shear it off in one go, cutting the grass too short too fast is known as ‘scalping’ which can lead to disease and weed infestation – reset the blades on your mower to the highest cutting position to just take off the tops, if your garden is small then you could use shears or a strimmer. Your usual mower should cope once you have got the grass down a bit.
Clear up dead perennial plant stems and tatty ornamental grasses by cutting them back close to the ground – they will soon start to re-shoot and you don’t want this year’s healthy green foliage growing up through last years’ dead bits!
Prune hybrid roses to around knee height, this will make it easier to work on the borders afterwards. New English roses should not be hard pruned – just give them a light tidy-up to improve their shape.
Clear away prunings, dead leaves and rubbish, then weed thoroughly, this is no-ones favourite garden pastime but with the correct mind-set, weeding isn’t such a painful excercise. The best time to weed is just after it has rained, when the soil is moist and loose. Grab the right tool a pair of gloves and a bucket. Tackle the roots and all the vegetation – fully remove the plant before it goes to seed so that it doesn’t have chance to grow back.
Always work from the back of the borders towards the front and as you finish each patch, sprinkle on fertiliser and prick the soil surface to aerate the ground, work in the fertiliser to keep it looking tidy.
Now is also a good time to clean out debris from the pond, water feature or bird bath. Maintaining good hygiene in your garden beds will help to keep pests and diseases at bay.
Though most annual flowers need the soil to warm up a bit before planting, some plants such as pansies, nemesia and osteospermum daisies won’t mind if you plant them in the garden early.
It will soon be time to plant spring pots, and you could order summer flowering bulbs and seeds now from your local garden centre.
So your garden is now looking lovely and all that hard work is likely to pay off.
David Phillip Commented ‘If you are looking to sell your home, then Spring is traditionally one of the busiest times to sell according to Rightmove - gardens are starting to look lovely and photogenic, and the nights are getting lighter for viewings (remember the clocks go forward today too!) – so after making today ‘first cut Sunday’, why not call us to arrange a free market appraisal, houses in Bramhope have some beautiful gardens, which since Covid-19 is one of the key elements that people require when looking for a new home’.
David Phillip Estate Agents, 01134 676 400 w: davidphillip.co.uk a: 86, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds.
I read with interest a recent article in The Yorkshire Post about the five advantages Yorkshire small businesses have over big business – it is something we feel our Company totally aligns to.
For smaller companies competing with larger companies can be perceived as a daunting task – competitors may have a more established customer database, although being relevant and fresh is key and the money and capacity for solid marketing campaigns, and more offices, however, the Yorkshire Post compared the speedboat to the Oil tanker – small businesses can move faster, be more personable than the high street counterparts and connect with customers in a much more meaningful way.
So what are the 5 key advantages – these are especially relevant to Estate Agents
Be Agile
When you are a small business you can certainly be more flexible when it comes to thinking on your feet and steering past obstacles – no head office to consult, layers of Management, or franchise owners, small business owners can make their own decisions – no sending out e-mails to various management tiers and waiting days for someone to respond.
During Covid-19, this has been key – research carried out in the first half of 2020 found that Independent shops have been ‘more agile and better at surviving the pandemic than chain stores’ – so true – small businesses can also have great technology and impressive telephony that supports what is essentially a people business when selling property.
Offer Personal touch
Customers would much rather be able to connect with a human being rather than a disembodied voice over the phone. As a small business you can add that special personal touch that a big business can’t do so easily, and … a small business never relies on a call centre – impersonal, distanced and all a bit of a ‘‘call centre roulette’’ (as I like to call it!).
Larger Estate Agents often have that one size fits all mentality, rather than focussing on the individual customer – all properties are different and therefore customers’ should be able to have choice. At David Phillip Estate Agents we have tailored packages to suit all requirements and budgets, we get to know what our customers want and advise accordingly.
Small businesses really take the time to get to know the customer. With frequent communication and attention to detail, needs can be evaluated and solutions customised. David Phillip (whose name is above the door) carries out all the market appraisals and really gets to know what clients require, and can be reached whenever required too – our clients never talk to a call centre!
And customers agree, with a recent survey revealing ‘76% expect companies to have a good understanding of their needs and emotions’
Be different
When it comes to executing ideas quickly, everything in a small business can move faster including executing strategic plans and introducing creative solutions and new technology. Different doesn’t have to mean drastic, it might just be showing off your personality through social media – people engage with people and not faceless companies. Different can also mean disruptive – we like to think we are challenging the normal way of working.
Specialise
Small businesses can focus on what they are experts in, as an Estate Agent you can be hyper local. At David Phillip Estate Agents, we really focus on the geographical area Bramhope, we know the area, the Businesses and the people, so when people ask about Bramhope, not only can they view our beautiful local video of the area, but also talk to David who has over 30 years’ experience selling houses in North and West Yorkshire. Localness is our speciality – we don’t want to appeal to a huge geographical area, what we want to be is the go-to Business in Bramhope and the local area.
You’re in control
In control of the accounts, the strategy, the marketing, and the day to day operation of the business – the complete opposite of larger operations where there are often large complex chains of demands. We know where every penny is being spent – and think it is important that it goes to what is important to people selling their homes – the main property portals, beautiful photography, 3D virtual tours etc.
Both large and small businesses play a critical role in the economy but David Phillip Commented:-
“In the past I have worked in a large corporate environment, I find it refreshing to now make my own decisions, to take the business forward in the best way for our clients, to talk to and advise customers all day long and be answerable to no-one but them. Agility and the personal touch is key to us, for example we took a phone call on Monday for a property on Creskeld Lane in Bramhope, it was listed today with beautiful photographs and 3d virtual tour on all the property portals and we already have viewings on the property (take a look on Rightmove) – we are totally in control of how we work for our clients”
So, we liked reading the article in the Yorkshire Post, we think it made some very good points, we are passionate about our values and working in Bramhope where we are selling beautiful properties in a lovely area.
If you are looking to sell your home and would like a free market appraisal contact us w: davidphillip.co.uk t:01134 676 400 a: 86, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will extend the stamp duty holiday until the end of June – a three month extension.
The lead story in The Times this morning and also on Estate Agent today says the extension, following a fierce campaign by Agents, property commentators and economists will be announced in the Spring Budget next week.
What isn’t clear is whether the extension is three months for all current and new buyers of properties up to £500,000 – or a tapered extension only for current buyers.
The extension is precisely the same length advocated yesterday by the Building Societies Association.
The BSA say that with the March 31st cliff edge deadline fast approaching, many buyers and sellers who have already agreed sales and have mortgagees approved would be unlikely to complete the transactions within deadline.
The BSA believe that a tapered end would allow any house purchase where the mortgage approval has been granted by the end of March, an additional three months to complete while still benefitting from the rate reduction.
In addition to supporting homebuyers who are likely to have budgeted based on the Stamp Duty saving, a taper of that length would ensure that lenders and conveyancers could manage the operational pressures in a Covid-19 Secure way, the association believes.
David Phillip commented ‘if this is accurate, then it is certainly good news for buyers hoping to achieve the stamp duty deadline. It will be interesting to see if the Chancellor extends the holiday with no kind of tapering or grandfathering scheme built in or if he decides to extend the holiday to those only currently sold and moving towards completion.’
We will update after the Spring Budge on March 3rd when we have more information, however as we move towards the lockdown restrictions being further lifted and the traditional Spring ‘bounce’ for people selling homes just around the corner, then now is a great time to start thinking about selling your home and arranging a market appraisal.
Call David Phillip on 01134 676 400 for a free market appraisal or book a free instant valuation on w: davidphillip.co.uk a: 86, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds.
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When it comes to moving home, you may already have decided the type of property you would like, your price range, the quality of the schools in the area if you have children and the commute to work, these are all key factors.
People often overlook though the culture of an area, what the community really stands for, what the local shopping and entertainment is like, in other words, home is where the heart is but what if your heart doesn’t quite know where that place should be?
Lesa Brown, a Director at David Phillip Estate Agents in Bramhope commented “The UK housing market is highly localised and only by thoroughly researching individual areas, communities and streets can you be confident you are making the right decision to put an offer on a house – fail to do the research and you may have bought something you may want to move on from pretty quickly, which will be costly both financially but also in terms of emotional investment too”.
Here are the things you may need to consider
Local videos showcase a property
So, once you have considered all these things and you think you have located the perfect potential community in which you know you will feel happy and contented, make contact with a local Estate Agent. At David Phillip Estate Agents, we have invested in videos of Bramhope, Adel, Harewood, Pool-in-Wharfedale and Otley. Local videos showcase a property in a whole new way. Rather than just looking at static photos and literature, you can look at the landscape surrounding these beautiful areas, the local businesses operating there, the sense of community and the recreational areas too, plus it also portrays a feeling of excitement that still pictures can’t always show.
And, if you are selling your home, sending a potential buyer a video of where they could be living and the community in which they will become involved, creates a much more positive impression – in other words, it’s not just the property you are marketing but the area too!
Whilst we are in Covid-19 lockdown and there is snow on the ground now is an ideal time to take a look at the videos – all filmed in summer!
At David Phillip Estate Agents we are delighted to be working with David Varley at Home onFilm who has created amazing videos for all the areas we cover in North Leeds.
“We think that the quality of the films we are providing to our clients, really enriches the customer experience and sales outcome when buying and selling a home”, said Lesa –! it’s not just about the property but the community and lifestyle too!“
If you are looking to sell your home and can see the benefit of adding a local video, contact David Phillip Estate Agents t: 01134 676 400 w: davidphillip.co.uk or take a look at the videos on our website and on some of our current properties for sale
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We, like all Estate Agents, recently signed a petition to extend the Stamp Duty Holiday which is due to end on March 31st. In order for a petition to be taken to the House of Commons 100,000 signatures were required – the Stamp duty holiday extension reached almost 140,000 signatures.
The stamp duty holiday was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in July 2020 as part of a raft of measures to support the UK economy following the first national Covid-19 lockdown. The promise of up to £15,000 off buyers’ tax bill this year triggered a surge of home sales
We know that in some areas it is taking longer for surveys to be returned, and also conveyancers/solicitors are working with increased workloads (some though have taken the last few months ‘new normal’ a way to improve their working practises through technology) and some mortgage lenders are taking longer to approve too
MP’s from both main parties have argued for the extension of the stamp duty holiday to allow people who are already in the process of buying a home to benefit from the tax saving of up to £15,000.
The issue was debated yesterday – (interestingly in a virtual House of Commons session, we are big believers in all virtual!) which saw the majority of the MP’s in the debate calling for an extension to the holiday. Most MP’s called for a phased extension which would allow those who had reached a certain point in their transaction to complete and still benefit from the tax deduction post- March 31st. Simply setting another fixed date would create another ‘cliff-edge’ where people could still be disappointed at missing the deadline
Homebuyers are anxious to know where they stand from the benefit of the stamp duty tax break, and although the majority of MP’s are asking for an extension it seems likely that they may have to wait for an answer in the budget that takes place in March.
Financial Secretary to the Treasury Jesse Norman MP spoke on behalf of the government during the debate saying ‘The Government would continue, as it always does to listen to representatives from the industry and of people who are themselves looking to buy a property’.
David Phillip commented ‘we are fortunate that we have an efficient proactive post-sale process in place with deadlines, but are acutely aware that solicitors, lenders and local authorities in some areas are struggling to cope with the extra work.
We are certainly in favour of extending (or scrapping )the stamp duty holiday to avoid a cliff-edge of sales but are also mindful that if it went on for too long, the bubble effect it created wouldn’t be helpful. People who are desperately looking for a property, could in fact push up prices unrealistically in the short term but then prices could fall after that. We expect further clarity as part of the Spring budget.’
So… if you are looking to sell your home, and we are selling properties quickly and even off market (before they are advertised on the key property portals) as a result of our relevant and fresh database then there are many people still looking to move home, and if your property is priced realistically but competitively and marketed correctly, then this definitely speeds up the chance of a quick sale.
For a free market appraisal T: 01134 676 400 w: davidphillip.co.uk A: 86, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds
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