January 2022 - Local property market headlines in 60 seconds

Director, David Long, provides an overview on how 2022 has started.

Lack of property for same and to let, many buyers and tenants looking for their next home, competitive mortgage rates and how to find your next home before it appears online!



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The Renters' Rights Bill has officially become law, marking a significant shift in the private rented sector. This new legislation brings important changes for both landlords and tenants, and understanding these updates is crucial for everyone in our local property community.

If you listened to the doom merchants, you would think first-time buyers (FTB) in Shepperton had no chance at all. According to the loudest voices, buying a first home is impossible, the ladder has been pulled up, and the only people who buy their first homes today are lottery winners or those with wealthy parents.

If you’re planning to buy a home soon, you might assume the best place to start is on the property portals, Rightmove, Zoopla, or OnTheMarket. But the truth is, the savviest buyers are seeing homes long before they ever appear online. Here’s why registering with an agent puts you one step ahead.

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget has finally arrived after months of rumour, leaked ideas and speculation. Many households in Shepperton had braced themselves for a sweeping new annual tax on homes above £500,000. That proposal has now been dropped, which removes the biggest cloud that had been hanging over the local market.