Are you ready? From next month, April 2017 mortgage interest tax relief will start to be restricted to 20% for all buy to let landlords. The relief could affect landlords who are basic rate and also higher rate tax payers. The changes will impact in
Nine year high for numbers of first time buyers. More first time buyers purchased homes in 2016 then in any other year since 2007, according to a study by the Halifax. Record low mortgage rates, high employment levels and access to Government schemes are thought
History of the Terrace In Chester, terraced properties form a reasonable proportion of the property stock but the proportion of available, particularly Victorian terraces, is reducing and demand is high. At Homesale and Homelet we’ve been selling and renting terraces since 1989 and there’s not
History of the Bungalow In Chester, bungalows form a reasonable proportion of the property stock but the numbers being built is reducing and demand is high. At Homesale and Homelet we’ve been selling and renting bungalows since 1989 and there’s not much we do not
With regards to Brexit, it is of course difficult to envisage how, if at all, the decision might impact directly on the property market here in Chester. There is a lot of talk currently, some of which that is creating uncertainty within many quarters. Much of
On Monday 4 July we will be opening the doors of our new office, in Grosvenor Street which is in the heart of our beautiful city. 18 Grosvenor Street is a proud, Grade II listed building with a fascinating heritage. Terry Kavanagh a friend of Homesale and Homelet
Since 23 November 2015, all Landlords operating in Wales must become registered with Rent Smart Wales. Landlords have a year to comply with this new obligation. This new requirement comes from Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014. Are you a Landlord with
Homelet are proud to support the Huntington CP school sports team. This is the winning team in their summer strip. They have had success with football, long distance and most recently last week with year 5 and 6 cricket. We hope this is the
The number of people buying a home for the first time increased to a 7 year high last year, despite prices rising by an average of 9%. The Halifax First Time Buyer Review charts a 22% rise in those purchasing their first property. It marked
The number of people buying a home for the first time increased to a 7 year high in 2014, despite prices rising by an average of 9%. The Halifax First Time Buyer Review charts a 22% rise in those purchasing their first property. It marked
