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Top home improvements for this summer

Over the last 18 months, the number of Brits undertaking DIY projects and renovations has jumped significantly, as we found new ways to pass our time in lockdown and improve our living situations

Stay informed with changes to the Right to Rent scheme

First introduced in 2016, right to rent checks have been a core part of the check in process for landlords and tenants

Is it still location, location, location?

Faced with the prospect of a lockdown-free summer, buyers are anxious to move quickly, resulting in record numbers paying over asking price to secure their dream property

Buying to become a short-let landlord

With a lack of certainty on travel restrictions, many Brits are planning to vacation closer to home this summer, giving investors the opportunity to break into the short-let market

Managing properties through the eviction ban extension

Over the course of the eviction ban for residential tenancies, the government have looked to balance support for tenants and landlords, helping those unable to meet their rent payments whilst recognising the strain this puts on landlords who may depend on the income

Is selling at auction the right choice for me?

Selling at auction can mean a quick and easy sale, with excited bidders driving up the price of your home

What to do if your home isn’t selling

There can be any number of reasons to explain why your property isn’t performing on the market as you had expected

What’s driving property prices?

Asking prices continue to climb, with several key reasons to explain why this is happening after the emergence of a global pandemic

Carbon monoxide campaign to alert ‘new landlords’

The government has launched their ‘Carbon Monoxide Safe 4 Summer’ campaign, which has been put in place to highlight how dangerous carbon monoxide can be

A guide to your property valuation

When it comes to selling your property, it’s only natural you want to know all of the facts before beginning

Post-pandemic predictions for the property market

After 18 months of uncertainty, the UK property market has seen some incredible highs and lows, from the sector closing and reopening last spring, to the impact of the stamp duty holiday on residential transaction levels

by Pygott & Crone on 9th June 2021

Estate agents nationwide foodbank campaign - we need your help

As members of the Relocation Agent Network, Pygott & Crone are delighted to be once again supporting the summer foodbank campaign

What's changed to safeguard homeowners and renters?

New laws have been put in place to place to protect homeowners, landlords and tenants

Five in-demand factors buyers are now looking for

Working and spending more time at home has caused significant changes to people’s property needs

A third of homes sell for over the asking price

One in three properties sold for more than the original asking price in April

Rental growth soars outside of London

Cities outside of the capital have witnessed a mixture of strong rental growth, high tenant demand and profitable yields, with expectations this will continue to benefit the lettings market over summer

What is the outlook for the housing market?

Compared to this time last year, the value of homes being sold in the UK has practically doubled in the first 15 weeks

How valuable is your garden?

With the summer months promising a season of sun and property market surges, we’re sharing guidance on how to make your gorgeous garden pay for itself

How to avoid mortgage red flags as a prospective homeowner

Taking your first step onto the property ladder can seem daunting

Cities are making a comeback with buyers and tenants

The pandemic took a toll on the UK’s previously bustling cities, with empty streets and closed down businesses becoming the new norm for many residents

Top ten features that could bring down your property's value

Property prices have increased rapidly since the start of this year, with high buyer demand, vaccine optimism and stamp duty savings all key contributing factors to that growth

Demand for rental properties has reached new heights

In April, the lettings market saw a record-breaking number of enquiries from new prospective tenants, and the demand shows no signs of slowing down now we’ve reached summer!*

The average rent of a newly let property outside of London is 8% higher than in February last year, which equates to £68 more per month

Low cost changes to increase your home’s kerb appeal

Whether you are considering putting your property on the market or you are simply looking to increase the aesthetics of your front garden, there are a few low cost tips that can help you increase your home’s kerb appeal

Eviction notice periods now at four months

From June, eviction notice periods have been reduced to just four months for landlords, instead of the six months they were previously set at to protect tenants over lockdown

by Pygott & Crone on 24th May 2021

Relocating but Not Moving Far? We’ve Got You Covered!

The term ‘relocation’ is often associated with a particular notion: someone packing up their family to move cross-country or even internationally for a change in job or career and specifically at the request of and sometimes with the assistance of, their employer

What do buyers and renters find essential in the current climate?

More than a quarter of UK homeowners and renters have claimed that their property priorities have changed since the COVID-19 outbreak

£150m ‘Help to Build’ scheme to be launched

The government has announced a new ‘Help to Build’ scheme in a bid to make it easier and more affordable for people to build their own home

What you need to know about the 95% mortgage guarantee scheme

A new mortgage guarantee scheme was announced this spring, with the goal being to help first-time buyers and aspiring home movers purchase a home with a smaller deposit

Majority of transactions since May 2020 backed by mortgages

Aside from the market boost provided by the extended stamp duty holiday, it’s clear that the property market is seeing high levels of activity due to the continued low rates of borrowing for mortgages

Why most landlords are not planning to increase rents in 2021

As the easing of lockdown restrictions continues, it would seem that tenants are beginning to return to cities and resume their ‘normal’ lifestyle routines, drawn by reopened venues and attractions

How your street name could affect property prices

A recent report has analysed property sales across England and Wales in order to determine the most popular and expensive street names

Tenant demand continued to rise at the start of the year

The number of prospective tenants registering with agents rose for the third consecutive month in March, as many homebuyers either chose to delay their purchase plans or decided to rent in between their next house sale and purchase

How much hidden equity is in your home?

It has been reported that almost half of homeowners are undervaluing their homes, including some cases where the properties were worth nearly £50,000 more than they realised

Market boom leads to more sales and higher prices

The average UK property price has risen by 8

Updated guidance on possession action from the government

Landlords need to be aware of and follow the guidance set by the government on coronavirus and renting, which contains advice on possession proceedings, health and safety, maintenance and repairs

A third of UK households predicted to move this year

As restrictions start to ease, almost a third of UK households are making plans to change their living arrangements, following their lockdown experiences

12 cleaning tricks at the fraction of the cost!

From your oven to your bathroom, if you love to take pride in your home, you’ll want to know all the cleaning tricks and hacks to keep your home sparkling for a fraction of the cost

One in every 50 homes has been sold in 2021

The housing market has had its fair share of ups and downs over the past year

by Pygott & Crone on 21st April 2021

Take a look at our refurbished branch in Spalding

We are pleased to announce that the refurbishment works to our branch on Bridge Street in Spalding are now complete, and we are now welcoming customers back into branch

by Agne Paskeviciute on 16th April 2021

Expanding Pygott & Crone Residential Services into Gainsborough.

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we are pleased to see excellent levels of business throughout our Residential, Lettings, Commercial, Agricultural departments and Financial Services

Home improvements to help boost your house price

Whatever your budget, there are plenty of ways you can add value to your property before selling this year

The top 10 scents to have in your home

There are many steps you can take to help attract prospective buyers, including cleaning and clearing away clutter, but what you may not know is that certain scents could help showcase your home and encourage buyers to put in an offer

Half of tenants have no home insurance

A recent report conducted by Nationwide Building Society has shown that 48% of the UK private renting population have no home insurance cover at all; which roughly amounts to 2

Housing market sees the strongest spring for home sellers in a decade!

Many of us have been thinking about selling our homes in recent months, with a record number of buyers enquiring about properties on Rightmove

The key trends we have noticed during the pandemic

A year of being homebound has given us a lot of time to reflect on what’s important in our personal and professional lives, and we’ve seen a huge shift in attitudes within the property sector too

Surge in holiday let enquiries due to stamp duty holiday

Properties bought for the purpose of holiday lets have grown in popularity since the introduction of the stamp duty holiday, with the extension giving investors until June to see savings for homes worth £500,000 and until September for those worth £250,000 and under

Strict new fire regulations for HMOs and multi-tenancy buildings

The Home Office recently announced their intention to increase fire safety measures, stating that landlords of HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) could face unlimited fines if they fail to comply

Residential transactions 23% higher due to stamp duty and vaccine news

February saw a total of 147,050 residential transactions according to HMRC, which is a 23% increase from January’s total and a whopping 48

Over 290,000 are now homeowners due to the Help to Buy scheme

The Help to Buy scheme was introduced by the government with the aim of helping first-time buyers get onto the property ladder; designed mainly to overcome the barrier of people not being able to save a large enough deposit to qualify them for a mortgage loan

Mortgage agreements for early 2021 at their highest since the financial crisis

Mortgage approvals have reached a 14-year high, propelled by last year’s property market boom

Lockdown helped third of UK homebuyers get onto property ladder

As challenging as the last 12 months have been for all of us, for many different reasons, there have been some positive stories and developments that have emerged during this unprecedented time

Chain-free property listings boom as sellers opt to rent ahead of their next move

Recent data from Rightmove suggests that there has been a sudden increase in the number of chain-free properties listed on the market, due to sellers being more willing to rent before they purchase their next home

What you need to know when investing in a buy-to-let property

Investing in a buy-to-let property is a dream that many of us will have at one point or another

by Pygott & Crone on 30th March 2021

The impact of our fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support

At Pygott & Crone estate agents we pride ourselves on the amount of support we have given to our local communities and charities through a range of initiatives, events, and challenges

by Pygott & Crone on 24th March 2021

The demand for property is as strong as ever

What effect has the stamp duty extension and vaccine rollout had on the property market? Well at Pygott & Crone we’ve seen a progressive increase in activity and strong transactions through the first quarter of 2021, which has highlighted the fact that demand is outstripping supply across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands

by Agne Paskeviciute on 17th March 2021

Welcoming our new Spalding Residential Valuer.

Pygott & Crone are pleased to welcome Jodi Ingamells to our valuation team! We have seen steady development in the residential business in Spalding, and we are pleased to continue to expand and develop our team to provide the highest standards of service to our customers

by Pygott & Crone on 4th March 2021

750,000 buyers have seen stamp duty savings so far

It’s been estimated that 600,000 homebuyers agreeing a sale from May 2020 onwards will not pay any stamp duty at all and are set to be saving £5 billion in total – that is an average of £4,660 each, according to Zoopla

Our reaction to the Chancellor's Budget

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has today announced his much-anticipated Budget; but is it good or bad news for the estate agency industry

How much could you save by re-mortgaging?

Homeowners whose fixed rate mortgage deal has ended could save hundreds by just re-mortgaging!

When a fixed mortgage deal ends, you are usually automatically put onto the lender’s Standard Variable Rate (SVR), which can cost borrowers more each month in repayments than if they actually re-mortgaged onto a new fixed rate deal

How many tenants have a good relationship with their landlord?

According to a recent survey, around 75% of tenants reported having a good relationship with their landlord and letting agent

Good news for first-time buyers as lenders allow smaller deposits

Over the last 12 months, first-time buyers have found it more difficult to move forwards with their purchase plans, as low-deposit mortgages became increasingly scarce

Landlords urged to comply with electrical safety regulation or risk fines

What are the new electrical safety standards?

The new electrical safety standards require landlords to ensure the safety of all electrical wiring and fixed electrical installations are tested and signed off for each of their properties

How you can get negotiation-ready

According to a recent source, 30% of surveyed homeowners stated that they didn’t attempt to negotiate on the price when purchasing a home

How to maximise what you can see without physically viewing

It goes without saying that COVID-19 had a massive ripple effect on the world, and of course, the property market wasn’t left untouched by this

Why did virtual viewings surge in January?

Online property viewing activity continues to surge due to stay at home demands from the UK government

The government’s multi-billion pound intervention to end unsafe cladding

After the tragic incident of Grenfell tower in 2017, a massive investigation was launched to determine what caused the fire to spread so rapidly, resulting in an outcome that blamed the poor quality of the additional external cladding used to hold the building together

Rental growth picks up for the sixth month in a row

The rental market has picked up for a consecutive sixth month, suggest sources in the property sector, with reports showing a 4

10% price surge for detached homes due to house hunters demanding more space

Since the property market reopened last summer, we’ve seen a market boom that’s led to record activity for new listings and sales agreed in the UK, as homeowners rush to find somewhere more suited to their lockdown needs and lifestyle

by Pygott & Crone on 2nd March 2021

Looking ahead to the spring with new plans and projects

Spring is now just around the corner, a season with which we all associate new beginnings, new plans, and new projects

by Pygott & Crone on 1st March 2021

Buy your replica shirt direct from Pygott & Crone

We are passionate about supporting our local communities in a variety of ways, with sponsorship of sports teams being one of the many ways in which we support our local area

by Pygott & Crone on 24th February 2021

Eviction ban “more balanced” than past examples

Just after we started 2021, Housing Secretary – Robert Jenrick – announced an extension on the ban preventing tenants from being evicted

by Pygott & Crone on 24th February 2021

Buyers have a second chance at stamp duty savings

Initially announced in 2020, the stamp duty holiday was intended to aid homeowners through the buying process during the pandemic

by Agne Paskeviciute on 18th February 2021

Looking to move? We are open for business and dedicated to keeping you safe.

As England continues its third lockdown, we want to reassure our customers or anyone thinking of moving house that we’re open for business and Pygott & Crone are continuing to operate to strict Covid guidelines

What do tenants really want during the pandemic?

The latest data from Zoopla has revealed the most common search terms from tenants between July and September 2020, with the findings showing a shift in attitudes as more people look for places they consider to be ‘pandemic proof’

Where are the best universities for a buy-to-let investment?

Since the closing of universities and businesses last spring, the property sector has seen highs and lows across the UK

Half of tenants worried about their housing situation

It’s recently been found that 50% of UK tenants have expressed anxiety about their housing situation, with the most common concerns including unemployment and rent increases

How to decorate your rented home without making permanent changes

When decorating a rented property, there are many things you must bear in mind when making any dramatic changes, including getting the landlord’s permission

Latest eviction ban “more balanced” than past examples

Just after we started 2021, Housing Secretary – Robert Jenrick – announced an extension on the ban preventing tenants from being evicted

Market activity remains high despite stamp duty deadline

Initially announced in 2020, the stamp duty holiday was intended to aid homeowners through the buying process during the pandemic

Tips to speed up your home move

As the stamp duty holiday reaches its deadline, a huge number of sales are being agreed

How the pandemic impacted the housing market

It would be somewhat of an understatement to say that the pandemic led to confusion and uncertainty for businesses last year

How to conduct property viewings safely in lockdown

Since the first lockdown last March, the housing market has managed to successfully adapt to the changes being made and evolve to offer homeowners safer ways to buy or sell

Help-to-buy extension has been confirmed

The deadline for the current help-to-buy scheme is set to be extended by a further month – taking it to the end of March – in order to take into account delays to the sector caused by the pandemic

Decorating mistakes that could stop your home from selling

With the property market seeing a lot of demand, sellers need to present their homes in the best possible light to beat the competition

House-buying behaviour continues to be shaped by working from home

With the number of vaccine jabs administered in the UK now over 10 million, we can start to imagine a future beyond the pandemic, but it’s expected that the ‘new norms’ many of us have adopted will have lasting effects in our day-to-day lives

by Agne Paskeviciute on 22nd January 2021

Pygott & Crone receives Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2021

by Agne Paskeviciute on 20th January 2021

Nine Ways to Help Your Child Succeed at Home with Distanced Learning

The increased demand for rural and coastal properties explained

Since the initial lockdown in March, the demand for rural properties has increased massively due to changing property priorities and working habits

How to set achievable goals with your home

Setting New Year’s resolutions is a long-lived tradition, however, this year is set to be slightly different

Positive property market developments from 2020

Looking back on 2020, it’s easy to focus on the negatives

The updated 'how to rent' guide for tenants and landlords

As a landlord, there are a number of legal requirements to be complied with prior to letting out a property

Your property investment checklist

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on many aspects of our lives over the past 12 months, but the property investment sector has stayed somewhat consistent

Top tips for first-time buyers saving for a deposit

Buying your first home is an extremely poignant event in anyone’s life and being able to put down a significant deposit is vital to stand you in good stead for your future repayments

2020: A year where everything changed

As we all make preparations for the year ahead, we’ve brought you a month-by-month recap of 2020’s property market highs and lows

Which room in your home is the best value for money?

Faced with a third lockdown, how are you maximising your time to your advantage?

Whilst it might be the furthest thing from your mind right now, making home improvements is the perfect way to spend all of that extra time indoors

UK property market set to grow 4% in 2021

As we come into the new year, the housing market is forecast to continue its positive state, according to Rightmove

How landlords can cut down on emergency callout costs

Emergency property issues are costing landlords billions every year, according to research from Direct Line

Steps to beat the January blues

With another lockdown keeping us indoors, it is understandably a difficult time for many of us to find the motivation to plan ahead and commit to seeing through our resolutions for a healthier, happier and more productive 2021

Surge in homeowners keen to move this year

COVID-19 has caused a major shift within the property market regarding buyers’ and sellers’ attitudes