If you’re looking for houses for sale in Ipswich you’re on the right page. This is a town that breathes history and heritage, and it’s a great place to live. Above all, it’s the oldest Anglo Saxon town in England, with links to famous historical figures like Cardinal Wolsey and Charles Dickens. The range of…
Marks and Mann are real estate specialists providing comprehensive property services. They handle the whole process for you on your journey towards owning your dream home. Are you currently searching the property market looking for a beautiful home to settle down in somewhere? Well, Stowmarket is an area definitely worth considering. Let’s explore some of…
Stamp Duty Holiday in a nutshell: This refers to Stamp Duty Land Transaction Tax that you usually have to pay upon buying a property, for all properties over £125,000 or £300,000 for first-time buyers. Unfortunately, the housing market was completely halted due to the Coronavirus crisis. Therefore, the Exchequer Chancellor issued a temporary Stamp Duty…
There are a number of reasons why property for sale in Ipswich has become such a popular Internet search term in recent times. Whether you are hoping to relocate to a more tranquil region or you have been searching for a town ideally suited for a young family, this location will definitely not disappoint. One of the…
What’s available in Ipswich town centre With the main part of the town now pedestrianised, and Queen Street nearing completion Ipswich will soon be a great place to visit and not only for the shopping. The central shopping area is a pedestrianised walk stretching from Westgate Street through to Tavern Street and includes many High…
Selling Post Brexit Pause for thought or go ahead with house sale? Latest data from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) published on August 11, revealed that both prices and activity in the three months to the end of July slowed down noticeably. So, here is what selling in a post Brexit world may…
Buying a home – new versus old Buying a house is not only about price You want a place where you and your family will feel comfortable, so the neighbourhood, the access to shops and perhaps public transport, the maintenance costs and the amount of space you get for your money are all important considerations…
Getting a Survey – Surveys explained. House buyers are advised to have a mortgage in place before they start looking for suitable properties. Usually this will be an “agreement in principle” which says the buyer is eligible for a mortgage and will give a maximum on the amount that can be borrowed. The next step…
What Is Stamp Duty? What is stamp duty and why do I have to pay it? Historically Stamp Duty in the UK dates back to the 1600s, but the current system really began in the 1950s. Strictly speaking, it is a tax on written legal documents that are required to have an official “stamp” to…
Marks and Mann House Prices. House prices are rising faster in the East of England than anywhere else in the UK New figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that average house prices for the year up to July 2015 have risen faster in the East of England than anywhere else in…
