In this two-minute read, we look at the return of 90% loan to value mortgages (LTV) and the flurry of activity in the housing market. The property market has received a shot in the arm with some lenders including Nationwide reintroducing 90% LTV mortgages for first-time buyers. As Nationwide is Britain’s second-biggest lender, the decision is another piece of good news for the sector which has roared...
In this three-minute read, we look at how the Eat Out to Help Out scheme can give struggling restaurants and cafes in Ringwood and the New Forest a much needed boost. We’ve been asked to do many things in recent months: stay home, home school, wear masks, keep apart and wash our hands, to name but a few. And now we’re being called to action again. But this time to dine out to help the hospitality...
In this three-minute read, architect Nigel Bidwell shares his tips on what to look for when buying a property AND ways to add value to your current home. Since the easing of lockdown restrictions, the property market has roared back into action. This has been turbo-charged in England and Northern Ireland by the stamp duty holiday announced last week on the first £500,000 of property sales. (Take out in...
In this three-minute read, we explore how you can help the little community groups that make such a big difference in Ringwood and the New Forest. Throughout this pandemic, many kind-hearted volunteers have rolled up their sleeves without fuss or faff. They have cooked, sewn, fundraised, collected, and delivered to support those in need. They are members of small neighbourhood groups and...
A 2-minute read. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced sweeping changes this afternoon around Stamp Duty which is excellent news for anyone thinking of buying a home in Ringwood, the New Forest and surrounding areas. Stamp Duty is a tax applied when you buy a property and the announcement that there will be a payment holiday starting immediately means homebuyers will save thousands of...
There’s a first time for everything, and in this 3-minute easy-read, we share advice on making your property buying debut in Ringwood and the New Forest a successful one. Do you remember when you rode a bike without support for the first time? Or when you learned to swim? And who can forget the moment when the driving examiner turns and says ‘congratulations, you’ve passed.’ You also never...