According to HMRC, the number of homes sold for more than £1 million in England and Wales went up by 6% in 2017, with a total number of 19,100 property sales over £1 million. Although this rise in prime sales volumes over the past 12 months points to a relatively active market, the analysis of Land Registry data shows that the most notable rises in activity have come in prime markets outside of London and the traditional ‘commuter zone’. The…

Applying for planning permission is a difficult and frustrating process. Thousands of applications are denied every year, resulting in numerous re-attempts. The main reason for declining an application is overlooking or the loss of privacy. However, 88% of planning permissions are still approved in England. The easiest place to get your application approved is the City of London, with 99% of all planning permission applications granted. Everest held a survey that revealed 34% of people who recently applied for planning…

If you want to sell your house, then you must be prepared and take some well thought steps to get it looking its best. This way, you can ensure that it will sell even quicker. Here are a few tips from estate agent comparison website www.getagent.co.uk to make this process less stressful: 1. Increase your property’s kerb appeal The first thing a potential buyer will notice is the outside of your property, so make sure it looks impressive. Cut the…