In this month's newsletter, we start by looking at five in-demand factors buyers are now looking for. In April, the lettings market saw a record-breaking number of enquiries from new prospective tenants, causing the demand for rental properties to reach new heights.

Further into our newsletter, we remind you that eviction notice periods have now been reduced to four months for landlords, instead of the six months they were previously set at to help protect tenants over lockdown.

Finally, as summer fast approaches us, we take a look at how valuable your garden could be, sharing guidance on how to make your garden pay for itself.

In this month's newsletter, we start by taking a look at the new Help to Build scheme introduced by the government, in an attempt to make it more easier and affordable for people to build their own home. 

Do you love to take pride in your home? We share with you 12 cleaning tricks for a fraction of the cost from your oven to bathroom. Further into our newsletter, with the market booming, we've seen an increase in both sales and property prices, with UK house prices now 8.6% higher than this time last year.

Finally, as restrictions start to ease, a third of UK households are predicted to move this year, following multiple lockdowns and a shift in buyers attitudes. 

In this month's newsletter, we start by taking a look at home improvements you can make to help boost the value of your house. We're pleased to say the housing market has seen it's strongest spring for home sellers in a decade, as many of us look to buy or sell in the upcoming months.

Further into our newsletter, as more and more buyers look for their dream property this spring, mortgage agreements are currently at their highest in a decade, see what this means for both homeowners and buyers.

Finally, with the Stamp Duty extension confirmed and the vaccine rollout underway, residential transactions are 23% higher, as the market bounces back.

In this month's newsletter following the annoucement made by the Chancellor, we are pleased to announce the Stamp Duty Holiday has been extended and 95% mortgages are being introduced for first-time buyers.

As the property market is currently experiencing high demand, we take a look at the surge in demand for detached homes due to buyers demanding more space. 

If you're a landlord then we're pleased to say rental growth has picked up for the sixth month in a row as demand for letting properties continues. Finally, we give advice to landlords regarding electrical safety regulations and why they must comply before the deadline on April 1st.  

In this month's newsletter we explore how house-buying behaviour continues to be shaped by working from home as this becomes the new norm for many people. 

As the property market is currently experiencing high demand, we take a look at decorating mistakes that could stop your home from selling as it is recommended that homes need to be presented in the best possible light. Further into our newsletter we are pleased to share the help-to-buy extension has now been confirmed, taking it to the end of March. 

Finally, we evaluate how the pandemic has impacted the housing market following 2020 and how this may contribute towards the market in 2021.

In this month's newsletter we take a look at the surge in homeowners keen to move this year following a change in buyers' and sellers' attitudes. 

We also share with you which room in your home is the best value for money so that you can make home improvements whilst spending time indoors. Further into our newsletter we give first-time buyers some top tips on how to save money for a deposit, before finally looking back on 2020 at the positive property developments.

In this month's newsletter we answer all your stamp duty and mortgage holiday questions before taking a look at what drives increased buyer and tenant interest. 

We also share with you our winter maintenance suggestions to help safeguard your property this festive season. Towards the end of our newsletter we give advice to landlords surrounding the new guidelines on right-to-rent making it easier and safer for both landlords and tenants. 

Following the annoucement from the Prime Minister on Saturday that England will enter another lockdown on 5th November, we would just like to reassure you that the housing market will remain open.

This month's newsletter we share why you should consider buying or selling in the winter months leading up to Christmas. We also look into how tenant demand for rural properties is predicted to continue during the second lockdown. If your a landlord looking to protect your investment we give you some top tips, before closing our newsletter exploring how we are moving from a generation focused on renting to a generation that now wants to buy.  

 

With the property market booming, we give you advice on how to make your property stand out in a busy market.

 

This month's newsletter also features how important it is to get your property priced correctly and how friends and family loans are providing support to first-time buyers. To finish, we give you an update on the latest guidance on lettings evictions this autumn..

 

With the furlough scheme coming to an end in October, we look at mortgage holidays, how to navigate them and whether they're the right option for you. 

 

This month's newsletter also features our industry knowledge and guidance on the current property market surges and the eviction ban extension. To finish, we discuss the mandatory electrical checks for landlords, as well as how to manage the rental bounce.

 

With the recently-announced stamp duty holiday leading to a housing market 'mini-boom', we take a look at the tremendous opportunities now open to homeowners and landlords across the UK.

 

This month's newsletter also features our industry guidance on how to handle – and minimse disruption from – those dreaded void periods, as well as our top tips for first time renters.
 

Welcome to the latest edition of the Town & Country newsletter. This month we share our property advice and some top tips.

 

Property demand has been rising since the release of lockdown, and a change in property priorities has been identified in potential buyers. We share what the most popular property features are in our first article. There may be some people who have continued to save for a house deposit during lockdown and are ready to search for their first home, so we also share a first time buyers guide.  Elsewhere you will find some top tips for designing a home office, and a legislative update for landlords now that electrical safety regulations have come into effect.

 

Welcome to the latest edition of the Town & Country newsletter. We hope everybody is safe and well as the country navigates the next stages of easing lockdown restrictions.

Despite holidays abroad being cancelled for the summer, there are many beauty spots in the UK that could be your summer haven later in the year; we share ways to enjoy the UK below. Elsewhere we provide some guidance on returning to work safely, some summer property maintenance tips, and our top tips to make your house move organised. 

We hope that you are staying safe and well in the current circumstances. The team at Town & Country are still working remotely and are available to support you with any of your property queries.  

This month we share some of our favourite property programmes to inspire you in your property journey as well as our tips to prepare your property for a sale. Elsewhere you will find our suggestions of some healthy habits you can adopt whilst in lockdown, as well as some supportive tools that can help with anxiety and stress. We all need some time out every now and again, so we hope that some of our suggested apps can help you to relax.

We hope that you are staying safe and well in the current circumstances. The team at Town & Country are still working remotely and are available to support you with any of your property queries.  

To start this months' newsletter we share some gardening advice we hope you will find useful in the warmer weather we have been having. Next you'll find some of our top tips to help you cope in self isolation. To end we share some ideas for fun activities you can do at home, as well as some insights into a child's top property features! We hope that you enjoy this months edition. 

During these unprecedented times, all of our colleagues at Town & Country would like to wish our valued customers and their families to stay safe and well. 

Our newsletter this month provides some helpful tips and guidance to support you whilst staying at home. We include tips for working from home, a guide for getting your garden ready for Spring, suggestions for keeping the kids entertained, and finally some spring cleaning tips for you to be truly house proud. We hope that you enjoy this months edition. 

2020 is here! We're looking forward to a healthy year in the property market, and we're kicking things off with news of a new discount for first-time buyers, as recently announced in the Queen's Speech. 

We also explore the concept of shared ownership and how it can help younger buyers, we take a look at the possible effects of the upcoming abolition of Section 21 and finally, we offer our top tips for both buyers and sellers looking to make a move. 

We're full of festive cheer this month! Alongside a selection of local events, you'll find top tips for keeping your property warm this winter as well as a set of recipes to make your own delicious Christmas treats; we offer our guidance for first-time buyers looking to save up for that first property and finally, decorate your home to perfection with our detailed guide!

From all of us at Town & Country Markyate, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

In this month's edition, we're kicking things off with a quick reminder; if you're looking to start your Help to Buy ISA, November is the last month you can do so!

Elsewhere, we reveal the average age of first-time buyers in 2019, we look into what homebuyers value most in a home and for landlords, we provide a guide to preparing your properties for winter.

In this month's edition, we kick things off with a look at how you can prepare your property for the incoming colder weather. 

We also offer our top tips for moving out of your rented property, we detail the importance of setting a realistic asking price and finally, recent findings suggest that the UK mortgage market is continuing to see growth. 

In this month's edition, we start off with reports that stamp duty reform could encourage landlords to re-invest in the property market.

We also ponder if it's worth paying off your mortgage early, we offer an update on the proposed abolition of Section 21 and finally, if you're a first-time buyer wondering what your purchasing options are, why not read our guide on the Help to Buy scheme?

In this month's edition, we start with a look at how much homebuyers can be put off by disrepair when viewing a property. 

We also detail what you need to know when considering a Joint Mortgage, lenders are anticipating higher levels of approvals in the run-up to Brexit and finally, we look at the potential impact that our new Prime Minister could have on the property market. 

In this month's edition, we start off with offering our guidance to the self-employed and business owners who are looking to purchase a property. 

We also look into the most common reasons for people moving home, we detail what you need to consider if you're looking into purchasing a second home and finally, we investigate why Buy to Let remains to be a great investment opportunity for landlords and vendors. 

In this month's edition, we're looking forward to the warmer months with our top tips on how to keep your property cooler in the Summer, alongside advice for essential property maintenance.

Elsewhere, the Government has relaxed planning laws for homeowners looking to extend their properties and mortgage approvals have hit their highest level in over two years. 

In this month's edition, we start off by offering our top tips to make your property search easier.

We also detail what the potential abolition of Section 21 could mean for landlords, we've suggestions on how to go about getting the best mortgage possible and finally, if you're looking to add more value to your property, why not read our guide?

In this month's edition, we're looking forward to the warmer months of the year with news that higher temperatures could be having an effect on house prices, alongside a series of tips for how to prepare your garden for Summertime. 

Elsewhere, the mortgage market has enjoyed a surprisingly strong start to the year according to reports and finally, we spell out what the recently-introduced Tenants Fee Ban means for both renters and landlords. 

In this month's edition, we're on hand to offer a step-by-step guide to anyone looking to sell their home. 

We also investigate which perks tenants are happy to pay a little extra for, we've a raft of great decor ideas to help you to transform your home and we delve into the details of the Queen's stunning, billion-pound property portfolio. 

In this month's edition, we're on hand to offer our guidance for first-time buyers to are looking to make that first all-important offer on a home.

We also look at what buyers are prioritising when it comes to choosing a property, investigate if landlords should start allowing pets and we've top tips on how to help you to save for a deposit.

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2019! In this January edition, we look at the increasing influence of the Bank of Mum & Dad on the so-called Generation Rent. 

We also take a look at why it can take as little as eight minutes for buyers to make a decision on a home, there's news on the mortgage industry's inroads into the digital market and we look at the option of shared ownership for young potential homeowners. 

This month, we look at what's driving purchasing habits in smart-home technology; are these new gadgets only for those with money to burn, or will these products soon become commonplace around our homes?

Elsewhere, we look at the recent extension of the Help to Buy scheme, we investigate if the 100% mortgage should be reintroduced and we offer a guide to help tenants move out of their rented property. 

In this month's edition, we're on hand to assess the options available to first-time buyers wishing to get onto the property ladder.

We also look at how to improve your property's security, there's news on how much of an effect a street name can have on the value of your home and we've top tips to share on how to design your child's bedroom. 

In this month's edition, we offer guidance on how best to help your children get onto the property ladder. 

We also answer what tenants are looking for in a rental property, offer top tips to help sell your home this autumn and look at why buyers are taking longer to decide on a new home. 

In this month's edition, we look at how the Help To Buy scheme has helped over 420,000 people get onto the property ladder.

We also reveal the biggest turn-offs for potential buyers when viewing a property, offer our top tips if you're downsizing into a smaller property and we've plenty of suggestions for landlords for keeping their tenants happy. 

In this month's edition, the government has proposed a new three-year tenancy agreement and the best day of the week to move home has been revealed.

Also this month, we reveal how much disrepair it takes to put off a homebuyer and we share some top tips for viewing a property like a pro!

In this month's edition, renters are paying over £2000 more than homeowners every year and we share the top reasons why people choose to move house.

Also this month, we share what you need to consider before buying a second home and we share some top tips for how to plan your moving day.

In this edition, homeowners are wasting £53 million simply because they haven't remortgaged and we reveal the top 20 must have home features according to the people of the UK.

Also this month, the Bank of Mum & Dad will lend a total of £5.7bn in 2018 and we share some top tips to keep your home cool this summer.

In this month's edition, the number of buyers currently outpace the number of vendors and we reveal how many viewings it takes to sell your home.

Also this month, we reveal how to make your property search easier and we share some money saving advice.

In this month's edition, we reveal how much it costs to buy your first home in 2018, the government have given communities more power over how their neighbourhood develops, the affordability of mortgages has reached a ten year peak and we reveal how your kids would change your home.

Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter.

In this month's edition, first-time buyers are opting for longer fixed terms, we share predictions on how the property market might develop over the next decade.

Also this month, landlords only have a few days left to ensure their properties meet the new minimum energy efficiency standards and we reveal what perks and features were included in the nation's dream home.

Welcome to the February edition of the Town & Country Markyate newsletter.

In this month's edition, property demand in the UK is up by 9%, statistics have revealed that first-time buyers have become more active, we share a guide to buying a second home and we share some top tips for buying a fixer-upper.

Welcome to Town & Country's January newsletter.

In this month's edition, 2018 is set to see a surge in the number of first-time buyers and 40% of buyers will decide to buy based on first impressions alone.

Also this month, a recent study has discovered which room homeowners like to decorate the most and we reveal how you can get the most out of your home's wasted space.

Welcome to Town & Country's December newsletter.

In this edition, the government has announced stamp duty relief for first-time buyers and a recent study has revealed how long it takes to sell a home.

Also this month, we share ten questions that you should consider asking whilst attending a viewing and it has been revealed how much the average homeowner will spend on updating their home in the first five years.

Welcome to Town & Country's November newsletter.

In this edition, the government have made a serious of pledges to help improve the property market, including making the process less stressful and providing funds to help to buy.

Also this month, we share a guide on how to prepare your home for the winter months and we reveal five myths you will probably hear when selling your home.

Welcome to Town & Country's November newsletter.

In this edition, the government have made a serious of pledges to help improve the property market, including making the process less stressful and providing funds to help to buy.

Also this month, we share a guide on how to prepare your home for the winter months and we reveal five myths you will probably hear when selling your home.

Welcome to the October edition of the Town & Country newsletter.

This month, UK property prices are set to rise by 56% over the next decade, more than four million homeowners over the age of 55 are looking to downsize, homeowners across the country are sitting on a small fortune thanks to rising house prices, and we share a guide to making an offer as a first time buyer.

Welcome to the October edition of the Town & Country newsletter.

This month, UK property prices are set to rise by 56% over the next decade, more than four million homeowners over the age of 55 are looking to downsize, homeowners across the country are sitting on a small fortune thanks to rising house prices, and we share a guide to making an offer as a first time buyer.

Welcome to the September edition of the Hearnes newsletter.

This month, nearly half of property purchasers are first time buyers, the number of new builds being built in the UK has reached the same levels as 2008, we reveal how much parents are willing to spend to move closer to a good school, and we tell you everything you need to know about extending your home.

Welcome to the July edition of the Town & Country newsletter.

This month, we reveal what drawers a buyer's eye during a viewing of your property, we look at why second steppers are turning to the bank of mum and dad, we investigate the effect Brexit has had on the property market and we share ten vital questions you must ask when viewing a property.

Welcome to the June edition of the Town & Country newsletter.

This month, we reveal which is cheaper; modernising an older property or buying a new build, we reveal how much an extra bathroom might add to the value of your bathroom, plus we share our guides to moving house with children, and how to spot five of the most common property selling myths.

Welcome to the May edition of the Town & Country newsletter.

This month, we investigate how the snap election could influence the property market, we share our guide to making an offer for first time buyers, we reveal why house hunters only need 30 minutes to choose a home, and we share some top tips for a fixer upper.

Welcome to the April edition of the Town & Country newsletter.

This month, we investigate how Brexit might influence the value of your house, we explain Stamp Duty, we have a guide on everything you need to know when extending your home, and we reveal why the bank of mum & dad has loaned over £5bn a year.

Welcome to the March edition of the Town & Country Newsletter!

This month we investigate how renovation and decoration can affect the price of your home, we rank the nation's favourite home feature, we take a look at how property values are set to change over 2017 and we offer a guide for first time buyers.

Welcome to the February edition of the Town & Country Newsletter!

In this edition we take a look at why the average value of a UK property is now worth £300,000 and why the number of first time buyers have jumped to a nine year high. We also reveal the best way to downsize and what steps to take before painting a room.

Welcome to the January town & country newsletter!

In this edition; we take a look back on what happened in 2016 for property, why buyers are willing to spend more on a character property, our guide to moving house with children and finally, how to set the right asking price for your property. 

Welcome to the December town & country newsletter!

In this edition; could making the move from tenant to homeowner save you money? Mortgage activity rises to pre-brexit level, top tips for a 'fixer-upper' and finally, how to help your child buy a home.