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Major Changes Coming for Landlords and Tenants in 2025

Sweeping changes to landlord and tenant law are making their way through Parliament, with the newly reworked Renters’ Rights Bill (formerly the Renters’ Reform Bill) ...
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Cotswold Property Market Update – Steady Growth Despite Slower Pace

According to the latest House Price Index from Zoopla (February 2025), property prices in the Cotswolds have edged up by 1.1% over the past year. ...
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Spring Statement: Government’s Housing Plans Unveiled

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement focused on economic updates rather than major tax or spending changes. On housing, she emphasised bold planning reforms aimed at ...
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Market Update – March 2025

The property market in Cirencester and the surrounding Cotswold towns continues to face significant challenges as we move further into 2025. A combination of economic ...
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What to Do When Your Property Isn’t Selling – The Importance of a Price Reduction

In today’s challenging property market, many sellers find themselves in a frustrating position: their home has been on the market for weeks, perhaps even months, ...
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Thinking About Moving This Spring? Here’s Why Now is the Perfect Time to Plan Your Move

As the days start to get longer and the property market gears up for a busy spring, now is the ideal time for homeowners considering ...
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Bank of England keeps Base Rate at 4.5%

The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee has decided to hold its base rate at 4.5%, citing global trade changes led by the US and a sluggish ...
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Many Sellers Unhappy with Estate Agent Valuations Despite Rising House Prices according to Zoopla

House prices may be on the rise, but a significant number of sellers have expressed dissatisfaction with their estate agent’s valuation. A Zoopla survey of ...
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Revenue up 7% as Rightmove squeezes more out of estate agents

Agent numbers may have remained broadly flat but the portal has still managed to extract more money from them as it boasts of ‘its proven ...
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