Urban Village Blog

FIVE REASONS WHY IT’S TIME TO BUY PROPERTY NOW

Rightmove has just released its House Price Index and it makes for very interesting reading. It gives a national picture of house prices over the last few months and what’s been going on in the property market.

DO NOT GET CAUGHT OUT PAYING TOO MUCH STAMP DUTY

Nearly two years ago, the additional 3% rate of stamp duty came into force on second homes, but we are finding that buyers are still unsure of whether it applies to them.

HAS YOUR PROPERTY HAD ITS TIME ON THE MARKET?

You’re on the hunt for your next home and the latest house to come to market catches your eye on the property portals. It’s been listed for two days. It’s shiny and new.

WE’RE PART OF THE BEST PROPERTY CLUB IN THE BUSINESS

You can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep. Which is why we at Urban Village have teamed up with just the right sort: The Guild of Property Professionals.

WHY HOME STAGING MAKES YOU MONEY

First impressions count. It takes a minute for a buyer to make their mind up to purchase a property so getting the look right as soon as they walk through the door is crucial, especially in today’s cooler market.