Spoilt for choice? You can’t beat a good recommendation!
by Paul Wood on 10th April 2019
Today, we have more choices than ever before
PYGOTT & CRONE RECEIVES FEEFO GOLD TRUSTED SERVICE AWARD 2019
by Gary Wand on 14th February 2019
Pygott & Crone has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers
by Paul Wood on 18th January 2019
We’re delighted and proud to announce that we have entered a team of runners, joggers, and walkers into the Lincoln 10k on 7th April 2019
Pygott & Crone Helps National Network Celebrate 25 Years Of Estate Agency Excellence
by Gary Wand on 28th November 2018
Pygott & Crone joined Relocation Agent Network to mark its 25th National Conference and Exhibition, and celebrated their status as East Midland’s Local Expert
Pygott & Crone Named Best Agent In The East Midlands Region By Relocation Agent Network!
by Paul Wood on 26th November 2018
Local estate agent, Pygott & Crone is proud to announce that they have won Relocation Agent Network’s prestigious 2018 Best Agent East Midlands Regional Award
We’ve just returned from a national estate agency conference and exhibition
by Paul Wood on 26th November 2018
The team have returned from yet another informative and entertaining Relocation Agent Network National Conference and Exhibition
% of adults who ride once a week
by Paul Wood on 21st November 2018
House price growth is strongest in areas where people exceed regional cycling participation levels
Shortlisted for Best in Region Award 2018
by Paul Wood on 8th November 2018
The directors and staff from Pygott and Crone are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for the 2018 Best Agent East Midlands Region Award by Relocation Agent Network, a national network of selected estate agents
by Pygott & Crone on 1st November 2018
Pygott and Crone are proud to be supporting Sleaford New Life Community Larder this Christmas helping provide hampers for the local community
Property Award Nominations 2018
by Paul Wood on 14th September 2018
The directors and staff at Pygott and Crone are delighted to have been nominated for multiple awards at two separate prestigious events
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by Paul Wood on 5th September 2018
Offering property sellers something to consider when selecting the right agent
Your Local Area Property Market Reviews
by Paul Wood on 9th August 2018
We are pleased to issue the latest information, explaining what is going on in the property market, generally in Lincolnshire combined with more detailed facts and infomation in local towns and cities around the county
Why use a High Street Estate Agent – Part 2
by Paul Wood on 6th August 2018
Richard Tucker, Managing Director of Relocation Agent Network, says: “In my previous post, I mentioned the importance of paying close attention to the quality of the agent’s service, advice and trust, as well as commission rate
by Paul Wood on 2nd August 2018
The housing market – including prices, mortgage approvals and rental prices – are viewed as symbolic of wider economic trends, such as in investor and consumer confidence
by Paul Wood on 17th July 2018
Richard Tucker, Managing Director of Relocation Agent Network, offers property sellers some tips to help them plan their marketing strategy: “If you’re considering selling your property, it’s important to think carefully about your expectations of the agent handling your sale
by Paul Wood on 29th June 2018
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve helped collect a staggering 6,511 items of food for the nation’s foodbanks
Lettings Market Review – June18 Lincolnshire
by Paul Wood on 29th June 2018
Click on the image / link below to download our PDF version of our latest insights into the letting market in Lincolnshire over the last 12 months
Lincolnshire Housing Market Review June 2018
by Paul Wood on 29th June 2018
UK house price growth softened in April, the average price of a property rising by 3
by Paul Wood on 29th June 2018
Pygott and Crone was established in 1991 and now has 12 offices in Lincolnshire with further bases covering Nottingham and London
by Paul Wood on 12th June 2018
We’re delighted to announce that we are participating in a nationwide event organised by Relocation Agent Network called #OneThousandItemsofFood, supporting local Foodbanks in their bid to help tackle food poverty in the UK
by Gary Wand on 27th March 2018
Local estate agent Pygott & Crone, Relocation Agent Network member for Lincolnshire, has just returned from the Cartus Broker Network Conference in Boca Raton, Florida
Au revoir MIPIM 2018, hello hard work!
by Tim Downing on 23rd March 2018
What a week! I have just returned from MIPIM – the world’s largest property and construction fair in Cannes – and I am pleased to report it was one busy but successful event
by Paul Wood on 14th March 2018
We bring you the latest trends in the rental market, with a detailed focus on Lincolnshire
Pygott & Crone prepares for world’s largest property fair
by Tim Downing on 7th March 2018
NEXT WEEK, MIPIM, the world’s largest property and construction expo, will be in full swing
by Tim Downing on 15th February 2018
2018 marks our 21st year attending MIPIM and this year is set to be bigger and better than ever
by Paul Wood on 7th February 2018
R G Carter, Pygott & Crone and GEDA Construction were just some of last night’s winners at the second annual Greater Lincolnshire Construction & Property Awards
Reaction to the scrapping of Stamp Duty
by Tim Downing on 23rd November 2017
Pygott & Crone Director Tim Downing, reacting to today’s Autumn Budget said: “Although Mr Hammond kept us waiting until the end of the Budget, the housing crisis was significantly addressed today and, arguably the biggest announcement of the speech – the scrapping of stamp duty for first time buyers on properties under £300,000 – was also held back until the end
UK Agent of the Year opens 24-7
by Paul Wood on 22nd November 2017
Pygott and Crone launch new 24/7 service and win top UK industry award
Pygott & Crone Looks Forward To National Estate Agency Conference and Exhibition
by Paul Wood on 2nd November 2017
The Pygott & Crone team will soon be heading to London for the Relocation Agent Network National Conference and Exhibition
MIPIM UK 2017 – we came, we saw, we conquered
by Tim Downing on 27th October 2017
I’m very pleased to report that we’ve had another successful year at MIPIM UK – which was held at Olympia, London between 18 – 19 November
by Tim Downing on 18th October 2017
2017 has been a strong year for the Midlands, and I can’t wait to share the good news with my real estate colleagues at Olympia Hall in London at this year’s MIPIM UK, which is a two day event attended by thousands of property professionals from across the UK
Best Estate Agent in Region Award Nomination
by Paul Wood on 13th October 2017
Local estate agent Pygott and Crone from Lincolnshire is pleased to announce that they have been shortlisted by Relocation Agent Network, a national network of selected estate agents, for the 2017 Best Agent East Midlands Region Award
Pygott & Crone makes its mark in Nottingham
by Tim Downing on 13th October 2017
This week we had a busy day at the East Midlands Expo – held on Monday (9 Oct) at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, for property, construction, finance and investment firms to network and develop business opportunities in the region
Commercial Surveyors – we need you!
by Jasper Caudwell on 10th October 2017
With the growth of our services – and our recent expansion into Nottingham – we are looking out for new talent to strengthen our commercial team
Staff to take on new roles following promotion
by Gary Wand on 6th October 2017
Pygott & Crone are proud to announce that two long serving members of its residential sales staff will be taking up new positions within the company this week
by Tim Downing on 20th September 2017
With interest rates being at their current level, it may no longer be in a council’s best interest to simply sell a piece of land or a building which is no longer in use
The value of embracing technology in the property sector
by Paul Wood on 11th September 2017
Pygott and Crone is embracing modern technology to give customers an improved, more convenient service
Pygott and Crone and Envvy Brave the Shave for Macmillan
by Kevin Scrupps on 22nd August 2017
Pygott and Crone’s team have Braved the Shave for Macmillan Cancer Support as part of their continued support for the charity
Where London’s property market slows, the East Midlands prevails
by Tim Downing on 22nd August 2017
Research conducted by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that in the 12 months following the EU referendum, property prices have risen by £10,000 nationally – with the East Midlands being ranked as the second most successful region for property price growth in June
by Paul Wood on 8th August 2017
Pygott and Crone from Lincolnshire is delighted to announce that it has helped to raise £1,450 for UK charity, Agents Giving
Pygotts Pledges to Support Lincolnshire Town
by Tim Downing on 30th June 2017
Pygott & Crone is proud to be on the Place Board for the Invest Gainsborough programme and I have recently made the pledge to become an economic ambassador for the town which is undergoing a major regeneration plan
Lettings fees are scrapped in historic announcement
by Jamie Aspland on 22nd June 2017
Agents are currently paid lettings fees by tenants – an average of £223, according to government figures – to cover references, credit checks and potentially investigating an immigration status
by Tim Downing on 19th June 2017
The new office in Gothic House will be used primarily by our growing commercial department, as we seek to employ two new surveyors
by Lewis Brooks on 21st April 2017
It’s hard to please everyone when decorating your home and it’s especially difficult to know what a prospective buyer will be looking for
Holbeach heralds strong property potential
by Jamie Aspland on 10th April 2017
I am the manager of Pygott & Crone’s Spalding and Holbeach branches, as well as Lincolnshire’s NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents) representative
by David Gardner on 28th March 2017
It’s fantastic that residential retirement provision is being recognised by the government and house builders as a sector which needs to expand and provide a better quality of living than has been stereotypically produced in the past
Cartus International Real Estate Conference
by Paul Wood on 23rd March 2017
Local estate agent Pygott & Crone, Relocation Agent Network member for Lincolnshire, has just returned from the Cartus Broker Network International Real Estate Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
by Tim Downing on 22nd March 2017
Best Ever MIPIM: that was the message from Cannes this year
by Tim Downing on 10th March 2017
The government went into great detail in terms of what it hoped to achieve for housing across the UK in the Autumn Statement so I’m not too surprised that it wasn’t covered in the Budget on Wednesday
Will the new government White Paper ‘Fixing our broken housing market’ impact on buy to let?
by Paul Wood on 3rd March 2017
A few weeks ago, the government launched its new housing strategy for England
by Tim Downing on 2nd March 2017
When I initially started going to the week-long event in Cannes 19 years ago the reaction I often had was ‘why does an estate agent based in Lincolnshire need to go to MIPIM?’ And my response has always been the same – what better place to market Lincolnshire and the fantastic investment opportunities the city and wider county has to offer?
How to get a mortgage when you’re single
by Paul Wood on 23rd February 2017
If you’re buying a home on one salary, either as a one income family or as a single applicant you may think your options are limited
Lincolnshire remains a fantastic location for property
by Tim Downing on 20th December 2016
It’s been a year of considerable ups and downs for all industries and we’re still charting the impact of Brexit and the announcements made during the Autumn Statement
Cleethorpes is a hot spot in the property market
by David Gardner on 6th December 2016
I have recently seen a lot of interest in particular postcode areas in Cleethorpes and Grimsby, where I manage two branches of our award-winning estate agency
Political landscape acts as catalyst for new breed of rollover land buyers
by William Barker on 30th November 2016
Having more than 20 years of experience in this sector, I have been carefully analysing the market in recent weeks in the wake of the UK referendum on membership of the European Union; together with our experienced agricultural specialists here at Pygott & Crone
Autumn Statement: how changes could affect the local property market
by Tim Downing on 23rd November 2016
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has today announced a number of changes in his inaugural Autumn Statement to help improve the affordability of housing and rental homes, but how will these changes impact the property market in Lincolnshire?
by Paul Wood on 23rd November 2016
We all know that feeling when your house becomes so full that you feel like you can’t see the wood for the trees
Does it matter if the market is going up or down?
by Paul Wood on 3rd November 2016
If you are buying and selling a home, does it matter if the market is going up or down?
Lincoln is named as a buy-to-let hotspot
by Tim Downing on 18th October 2016
The city of Lincoln, home of Pygott & Crone’s flagship branch, has this week emerged as one of the most popular places in the country for buy-to-let investors
Help to Buy Guarantee Scheme closes on December 31st
by Paul Wood on 14th October 2016
What are your options to buy affordable and discounted homes? The news of the end of one of the government schemes to help people onto the housing ladder may, initially, seem to be bad news for those hoping to get support for their first home or second step with a small deposit
by Paul Wood on 11th October 2016
The picture built up from the data is one of a calm market, showing signs of house price growth and stabilisation
2016 Third Quarter Market Review
by Paul Wood on 5th October 2016
Quarter 3 Review (July – September) In this newsletter we look at how the property market has adapted to the changes during 2016; first we had the changes to stamp duty for the buy to let market, then Brexit and the uncertainty that was created around the decision to leave Europe
How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed
by Paul Wood on 22nd September 2016
If you’re self-employed and looking for a new mortgage deal, you may be worried that your employment status could limit your borrowing options
Help to Buy: Not Just for First-time Buyers
by Paul Wood on 28th July 2016
The Help to Buy Equity Loan is excellent for those looking to move home into a new build property that is no more than £600,000, but who are struggling to find the funds for a deposit
2016 First to Second Quarter Review
by Paul Wood on 13th July 2016
Looking back over the first six months of 2016, we have seen a number of key factors that have changed attitudes and some forecasts towards the residential property market
Is a sub-1 per cent mortgage rate on the horizon?
by Paul Wood on 13th June 2016
A market war is on the horizon as sub-1 per cent deals draw ever closer
The importance of your credit rating when applying for a mortgage
There are a number of small things you can do that could greatly increase your chances of getting your dream home
First Time Buyers Still Need Help
by Paul Wood on 22nd April 2016
In the lead-up to the EU Referendum, the mortgage market has been quietly chugging away in the background
The lowest mortgage rates on record and the most choice since 2008
by Paul Wood on 14th April 2016
The fall in mortgage rates comes after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to keep the Bank of England Bank Rate at 0
by Paul Wood on 13th April 2016
The opening quarter of 2016 has been very interesting in the residential property market
by Paul Wood on 17th December 2015
The presents have been unwrapped, the Christmas dinner is eaten and the chocolates are being passed round, so what next?… Find a new home for 2016 of course! In our experience, many potential home buyers use the festive period to search for their next home online – so if you’re thinking of selling, don’t miss out, contact us today!
Pygott & Crone awarded at The Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2015
by Kevin Scrupps on 14th December 2015
On Friday 4th December, over 650 leading property professionals from throughout the UK attended a glittering ceremony at The Lancaster London Hotel opposite Hyde Park where the winners of the most highly regarded awards in the estate agency industry were revealed
Pygott & Crone Splashers at Swimathon 2015
by Paul Wood on 16th November 2015
Pygott & Crone once again supported Sleaford’s Rotary Club Swimathon on Saturday 14 November held at the Sleaford Leisure Centre, in aid of the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and Sleaford St
Pygott & Crone looks forward to National Estate Agency Conference
by Paul Wood on 4th November 2015
The Pygott and Crone team will soon be heading to London for the Relocation Agent Network National Conference
by Kevin Scrupps on 12th October 2015
We are pleased to announce that we have relocated our Sleaford branch to a new building in the town centre, and have said farewell to our old building at 21 North Gate
East Midlands Agent of the Year win for Pygott & Crone
by Paul Wood on 7th October 2015
Lincolnshire estate agent, Pygott & Crone, continues to sweep the board as it secures Agent of the Year at last nights (1 October) East Midlands Property Awards
Strengthening the Agricultural Team at Pygott & Crone
by Kevin Scrupps on 28th August 2015
Pygott & Crone are very pleased to welcome Camilla Shipley to their busy agricultural department, based in Pygott & Crone’s flagship Sleaford Office
