Thomas Morris blog

With the UK in lockdown once again, you don’t need us to tell you this is a challenging time.

If you plan on selling your home, it is vital you focus on your needs and challenges. However, part of the task in selling your home is connecting with buyers. This means you should pay attention to what buyers search for, and what compels people to make an offer on a property.

Selecting an effective estate agent to sell or rent out your home can be a difficult and sometimes confusing task. Should you rely online reviews? Look out for an agents board presence? Scour the web for information on past performance? Seek recommendations from friends or previous clients?... or… check out the Best Estate Agent Guide 2021, supported by Rightmove and the Property Academy.

With the stamp duty holiday in place, this is an ideal time to sell your home. If you are a homeowner in Ramsey, contact Thomas Morris and we’ll arrange a property valuation for you.

As a landlord, you know how important it is to comply with regulations. At Thomas Morris, we work hard to ensure landlords are fully informed with the regulations impacting the industry and their business.

There is no denying tenants, like buyers, are looking for homes with more space. The lockdown period earlier in the year has significantly affected how people view their home, and what they consider essential for modern living.

With the stamp duty holiday causing many people to consider moving home, it is likely many people will be active in the market in the next few months.

With so much focus on the property market, and the impact of the stamp duty holiday, we appreciate times are challenging for landlords. It might seem as though there is a significant push to move people towards homeownership and away from renting.

The stamp duty holiday has increased focus on the importance of price and saving money. This isn’t a surprise, most people like to save money, no matter what they buy. However, in the housing market, saving money is crucial.

Moving home is a stressful activity at the best of times, but it is understandable that many people feel under greater pressure right now.

With many people entering the housing market because of the stamp duty holiday, there is a lot of individuals and households asking questions about the processes involved.

It is vital landlords maintain a high standard of safety in their rental property. With the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, unhappy tenants can take landlords to court.