Sometimes we all must talk about things we feel uncomfortable discussing. It could be with a neighbour whose parking is driving you to distraction. Or your colleague who doesn’t know the meaning of leaving the work kitchen as they’d like to find it. Maybe it’s the sweat-inducing chat about the birds and the bees with your growing children. Whatever it is that makes you fidget in your seat at the...
In this two-minute read, we look at the reasons behind the incredibly high levels of activity in the Ringwood and New Forest property market. Earlier this month saw the UK record its highest temperature in 17 years. And it’s not just the weather that’s been red-hot. The property market in Ringwood and the New Forest is going through a blisteringly busy period. At Fells New Forest Property, we’re...
In this three-minute read, we share the things you should look for when instructing a solicitor to do the legal work when selling or buying a home. When you are selling a home, you have two crucial decisions to make. Firstly, choosing the right estate agent to sell your home is often the difference between getting a good deal or ending up with no deal. Secondly, selecting the right conveyancing...
In this three-minute read, we look at ways to smarten up your garden to boost its appeal when thinking of selling your home. One of the most significant property trends to emerge from lockdown is the growing importance of outdoor space to buyers. Industry insiders report that post-lockdown, an increasing number of people are looking for homes with a garden – or at least access to communal spaces. This...
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...