Davis Tate Blog

As the market shifts back into gear for the new year, you might be starting your search for a new home. One option to consider is purchasing a new build property.

You may have seen a number of headlines over the past week around mortgages and interest rates, designed to get a reaction from readers. But what should you do?

Moving to a smaller home can be a great opportunity to free up some equity from your home, live a different lifestyle and to save money.

The chancellor has unveiled in this morning’s mini-budget that there will be a permanent cut to stamp duty taking effect immediately, as of Friday 23rd September 2022.  The cut is set to save home buyers thousands, with the aim to help encourage economic growth by allowing more people to move property and get more first-time buyers on the housing ladder.

With rising house prices and inflation costs it has never been more challenging for first time buyers to enter the property ladder, but with the government's Help to Buy scheme many first time buyers have been able to purchase their first home. If you are a first time buyer looking to use the Help to Buy scheme, then you need to act fast as it is ending soon!

How much is your property worth? Your property may have been a first-time pad or a place you’ve grown into and now out of, but it’s likely it will be home to many memories, some of which will be priceless.

Making your home more energy efficient with solar power.

Find out what a conveyancer does and how they are involved in the process of buying a house.

7 tips to help you to prepare for moving day and make it run smoothly.

Following a year of exceptionally high levels of property sales, the market is now seeing a shortage of new properties available on the market. This is making buying a new home more competitive than ever and in many cases a high number of buyers are looking to purchase the same property.

Eco homes – what you need to know Would you like to make a difference to the planet and climate by changing the way you live? Have you considered an eco home?

How long does it take to move house? There are lots of things to consider when moving house. Find out more about each stage of the house buying process and things you can do to help it move smoothly.