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HONEYWELL SOUTH MOLTON - OPEN DAY (SATURDAY 29TH MAY) BY APPOINTMENT

We are delighted to be marketing these new build "Net-Carbon-Zero Smart Homes" in South Molton. Please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange an appointment to view THIS SATURDAY 29TH MAY. We will be "on site" between 12 noon and 4pm (by appointment only). Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the team on 01271 342000.

A Year On

David Edwards looks at how property buyers’ interests and demands have changed over the past twelve months. Covid19 has changed many things in our lives. It has altered our outlook, our expectations and our ambitions, and it has changed the way we live or want to live. Over the past year we have experienced this in an evolving list of property buyers’ aspirations. Oh, the usual essentials...

EICR - Deadline Approaching Soon

Deadline Approaching – Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector With the 1st April 2021 deadline fast approaching for all homes with an existing specified tenancy required to have in place, or to have carried out, an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) which has been completed by a qualified and competent person, the restrictions faced by many due to Covid-19 have...

The UK is now experiencing a property buying demand reminiscent of a 1970s or 1980s type boom. We know there’s a property boom when adverse events that might otherwise have knocked the market off course fail to do so. Lockdowns 2 and 3 haven’t dented the recharged enthusiasm for property purchase, which began in the first lockdown; nor have the threatened end of the stamp duty holiday or the dark...

Quick Update - Budget March 2021

Good news today from the Budget, Stamp Duty for properties up to £500,000 extended to the end of June and properties up to £250,000 extended to the end of September. Also Sunak has announced that the proposed mortgage guarantee scheme for those able to save a 5% deposit will start April 1st.

Garden Trends 2021

Garden Trends 2021 With Spring just around the corner, now is the time to hatch plans and put into place all those fabulous ideas you have been incubating for making the most of your garden this Spring/Summer. The trend for outside living and entertaining looks set to continue so we are looking at some inspiring and beautiful options to set you on your path to your perfect and gorgeous garden!...

Under Offer within 4 Hours!

Our team were able to put this property in Landkey under offer within 4 hours of going to market, all within the current Covid guidelines. Similar properties in high demand. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us should you wish to arrange a valuation on (01271) 342000

PROPERTY MARKET OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Further to the latest government Covid-19 announcement on Monday night the detailed guidance outlines that the housing market is open for business. People can still move home, whether buying or renting, with the government guidelines being adhered too. We will follow these guidelines very closely to ensure the safety of you and our staff. Most of our properties have virtual tours, so you...

Cheerio 2020!

We hope you’re all well and have made it through to the end of a very different year! It’s been a year to forget for several reasons! We now look forward to a more positive 2021. We hope for many people this will be a better year with less hardship and the survival of those businesses that we have grown to love. For the property industry it's been a topsy turvey time with some difficult weeks,...

Update on Coronavirus and Tier 3 Status

Can I list my property if it’s in a tier 3 area? Yes, at John Smale & Co its business as usual as far as listing properties are concerned. Our team is working hard to ensure our clients safety is of utmost priority, while working towards making the whole process as stress-free and easy as possible. We have made some changes, including virtual property valuations where we are able to, and...

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