Urban Village Blog

Guild of Property Professionals: what it means to you

Having worked alongside independent estate agents for 25 years, The Guild understand how vital it is for buyers and sellers to deal with trained and trustworthy professionals – which is precisely why Urban Village are proud partners of the National N...

Stamp duty holiday: the perfect storm

The stamp duty holiday has changed things for buyers and for estate agents alike – but with a limited time frame, savings of £15,000 and some essential teams still running on skeletal staff, it’s not as smooth sailing as you might think…

New leasehold reform: there’s been a shake-up in the property industry

There are approximately 4.5 million leasehold homes in Britain. However, it’s been argued that the leasehold system is unfair, so what does the new reform mean for leaseholders in 2021?

The stamp duty window is closing: progress your sale today

If you want to attract more buyers before the stamp duty holiday expires, it’s a good idea to get your property in ship shape before putting it on the market…

Covid-19 tenant protections: a guide for landlords

The UK government has taken important steps to protect tenants during the pandemic. Here, we give an overview of the emergency measures and explain how we’re helping our landlords to manage them with free insurance cover and support.