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  • What Type of Survey Do I Need When Buying a Property in Ripon 2nd May Sales

    What Type of Survey Do I Need When Buying a Property in Ripon

    Buying a house in Ripon  is such an exciting time. Looking at areas, looking at different styles of property, different gardens, locations, schools, transport links….and of course, no one loves looking at property more than us! We adore it when our clients find the home of their dreams and move…

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  • View to a thrill 12th February Lettings Sales

    View to a thrill

    Everybody lives differently. Of course they do. But when viewing properties, seeing past how someone else lives can be vital in terms of establishing whether the property is the one for you. It’s all too easy to get sidetracked by the ‘stuff’ rather than the ‘space’ that a property offers.…

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  • Bank holds rate at 5.25% in split vote 1st February Landlords Lettings News Sales

    Bank holds rate at 5.25% in split vote

    The Bank of England has held the base interest rate at 5.25% for the fourth time running. David Callaghan 1st February 2024 The Bank of England held its base interest rate at 5.25% for the fourth time in a row today, but its Monetary Policy Committee was divided on the…

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  • January market update 24th January Sales

    January market update

    2024 has started with a bang in terms of property sales. While predictions were for a slow start with interest rate uncertainty putting a brake on mortgages, plus the cold weather affecting viewings, reality is proving the opposite to be true. Serious buyers and sellers are out in force, at…

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  • New 1% deposit mortgage deals coming??? 23rd January Sales

    New 1% deposit mortgage deals coming???

    Reports that the Government is considering a radical scheme to help first-time buyers by guaranteeing mortgages which would require just 1% deposit have left property and finance experts divided. The Independent reported at the weekend that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (main picture) and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt were considering the move to bolster…

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  • SHOCK: Interest rate cuts and price rise of 5% during 2024, predict economists 5th January Sales

    SHOCK: Interest rate cuts and price rise of 5% during 2024, predict economists

    Economists are boldly forecasting two reductions in interest rates this year coupled with a jump in house prices. Interest rates will be cut at least twice this year, and house prices will jump up 5%, according to leading economists. A poll of 41 economic experts by The Times showed most…

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  • Want a valuation without the home visit? 11th November Sales

    Want a valuation without the home visit?

    At Davis & Lund we use a market leading instant valuation tool that not only gives you a rough value of your property in seconds, but you can also upload photos of any renovations you have done that may not be taken in to account when the instant valuation is…

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  • Speed It Up! Experts join forces to call for quicker transaction process 10th November Sales

    Speed It Up! Experts join forces to call for quicker transaction process

    https://www.estateagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2021/11/speed-it-up-experts-join-forces-to-call-for-quicker-transaction-process At Davis & Lund, we use WeCOMPLETE, conveyancing reimagined.  Streamlining the conveyancing process from start to finish.  You do not have to buy or sell through us to use our system.  Get a quote now at DavisLundConveyancing  

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  • Are interest rate increases round the corner?? 10th November Landlords News Sales

    Are interest rate increases round the corner??

    The Bank of England will maintain their low interest rates for now, but hinted that changes may be on the way.  Were you expecting an increase? Read the full article now and share your thoughts with us: http://ow.ly/fc2A50GGVHE Now is probably the best time to review your mortgage.  Everybody has…

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