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23 SEPTEMBER AUCTION RESULTS

The continued need for social distancing and  increase in local lockdowns has proven the value and benefit of changing to virtual, online auctions. These have proved to be popular with both new and existing clients and are set to...

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LETTINGS AFTER LOCKDOWN

LETTINGS AFTER LOCKDOWN

Smith and Sons has let a record number of Merseyside based residential properties after lockdown. Since the end of June, the firm has let a large number of properties, several of which were new instructions from existing clients. Gill Smith,...

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LANDLORDS UPDATE - ELECTRICAL TESTING IN RENTED PROPERTIES

LANDLORDS UPDATE - ELECTRICAL TESTING IN RENTED PROPERTIES

New rules surrounding Electrical Inspection Condition Reports (EICR) have been enforced by Government during lockdown. It’s important that all landlords meet compliance following enforcement from the 1stJune 2020. The Regulations form part of the Department’s wider work to improve safe...

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23 SEPTEMBER AUCTION

Following  our first ever online auction in July which raised over £2.5 million pounds with an 80% success rate, due to the continuing concerns and government guidelines regarding public gatherings, our September sale will follow a similar format allowing prospective purchasers t...

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HELP TO BUY EQUITY LOAN

HELP TO BUY EQUITY LOAN

The Government’s ‘Help to Buy’ scheme has helped tens of thousands of people buy their home, providing a percentage of the original purchase price and therefore boosting the deposit. The scheme was first set up in 2013 and after 5 years have p...

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