The housing market heatwave across Great Britain continues this month, as temperatures soar up and down the country. Property portal Rightmove reports that asking prices have hit a record-high for the sixth month in a row, rising by 0.4% (+£1,354) to £369,968. In London, the average is now £692,828. You can find out the value... View...
It was announced today (July 1 2022) that David James Estate Agents are the proud sponsors of Mapperley People. Mapperley People is a community news page for the area around Mapperley (Postcodes NG3-5), which makes us the ideal sponsor, having branches in Mapperley, Carlton and Arnold. What started as a Facebook page a couple of... View...
Money Expert, Martin Lewis, has issued a warning to homeowners and advises paying a booking fee to secure the best mortgage deal now amid the cost of living crisis. Returning to our screens, the finance expert calls the current situation a ‘ticking time bomb’ and said homeowners should: “Prepare in advance and... View...
Been meaning to do that Spring clean but putting it off? There are some things that we tend to do every day when it comes to keeping our homes clean, such as vacuuming the carpets in high traffic areas, a quick spray and tidy up. But in just seven days, you can deep clean your... View...
The property market is still booming, so as a homeowner, knowing that your property is likely to have increased in value means that this is the perfect time to sell. Next you need to think about preparing your home for marketing. This means getting the property ready for photographs, video and viewings. You want... View...
Any one of those could lead you to breaking point, but not Ben Ironmonger and his family. At David James, we love getting great reviews. One which stood out for us was Ben’s, who, despite a slightly traumatic last few weeks of his sale and purchase which incuded a Vendor in New Zealand…No... View...
When Emma Ireland and her husband decided to move home back in April last year, it seemed perfect thanks to the stamp duty break, however they could have had no idea about the challenges which lay ahead. Thankfully Mapperley Residential Sales Consultant Vicky Saved the day Emma tells us “Unfortunately we... View...
Is one of your New Year Resolutions to get a better sleep pattern? We all certainly feel better after a good nights sleep, plus we know that how well you sleep can indeed have an impact on your health and general wellbeing. Seven hours is the recommended amount of time to help us stay focused... View...
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You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property. SDLT only applies to properties over £250,000. There are three rates of stamp duty for residential property, with a standard rate for people who own one property, a surcharge for those who own multiple properties and a relief element for first time buyers.
For more information visit the .Gov website HERE
