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The Romford Baby Boomer Housing Paradox:  Wealth in Property, But Nowhere to Go

11 December 2024

The Romford Baby Boomer Housing Paradox: Wealth In Property, But Nowhere To Go

For decades, baby boomers in the UK have been the quiet beneficiaries of a housing market that has worked in their favour. Rising property prices and a growing housing shortage have pushed home...

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Romford House Sales Up 16.8% on 2023 –  Yet Challenges Still Remain

4 December 2024

Romford House Sales Up 16.8% On 2023 – Yet Challenges Still Remain

The number of agreed UK property sales until Saturday, 22 nd November 2024, is 18% higher than a year ago.   Breaking those stats down even further, as of 22nd November 2024, 1,009,340...

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Romford’s Ageing Population Turning to Rentals: What it Means for Landlords.

27 November 2024

Romford’S Ageing Population Turning To Rentals: What It Means For Landlords.

Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that across the UK, 486,795 households are occupied by individuals aged 65 (and over) who live in a private rental sector home. This...

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Romford Properties Selling in 48 Days

21 November 2024

Romford Properties Selling In 48 Days

Are you a Romford homeowner or landlord? Are you thinking of selling your home or property in early 2025?   Then, in this article, let me show you how long it will take, on average, to...

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Romford Buy-to-Let is Dead  Long Live the Romford Buy-to-Let Landlord

19 November 2024

Romford Buy-To-Let Is Dead Long Live The Romford Buy-To-Let Landlord

  Future legislation and the recent Budget have stirred considerable anxiety among landlords. The Chancellor's decision to increase the additional Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) from 3% to 5%...

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The Hidden Trap of Overpricing Your Home in Romford's Property Market

7 November 2024

The Hidden Trap Of Overpricing Your Home In Romford's Property Market

  In an age of sensational headlines, the UK property market—particularly in Romford—often finds itself misinterpreted.   While we cannot ignore the challenges of...

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