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Jan 25, 2023 What is a sitting tenant and what are their rights?

You may have heard the term ‘sitting tenant’ and wondered what it means. Here we explain what rights a sitting tenant has, how a sitting tenant may affect a property sale, and the choices landlords ha

Dec 19, 2022 Howards Season Greetings 2022

The festive period is truly underway at Howards and we can’t wait for Christmas Day! We wish you and all your family a wonderful time during the seasonal period. We wish you a happy, healthy and pr

Nov 9, 2022 When is the right time to sell?

There are a lot of myths surrounding the best time to sell your home or property: You should wait until spring to sell; When you get an offer you should make the potential buyer wait; Price

Sep 27, 2022 Stamp duty reforms 2022. What’s changed?

Howards has welcomed the Government's ‘mini-budget’, which will bring significant benefits to the housing market. On the 23rd September 2022, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced cuts to stamp duty

Aug 2, 2022 A Complete Guide to the costs of Buying a Property

Purchasing a new property can quickly become more expensive than originally expected. There are some costs which can be overlooked, which can add to the total costs and skew your budget. Former ren

Aug 2, 2022 Dos and Don’ts when going on a Property Viewing

Viewing a property is the key opportunity to gather valuable information before buying a home. Our Howards house viewing checklist gives you tips on what to look for when viewing a house, some do’s an

Aug 2, 2022 10 ways to add value to your home

If you’re thinking of selling your home what can you do to set your house apart from all the others? If you’re looking to make the move up the property ladder it’s important to explore the differen

Aug 2, 2022 How Much Is My House Worth? Your House Valuation Explained

There are a few different reasons why you might need to know the value of your property, including for property insurance, investment analysis, selling, and taxation. We’re going to take you through t