8th December 2022
How to Decorate for Christmas on a Budget
It might be difficult to decorate your home for Christmas when you're on a tight budget. You may stretch...
News
1st December 2022
Property Price Update: November 2022
For November, the average price of recently listed houses fell by 1.1% (-£4,159) to £366,999 across the UK. As...
20th November 2022
4 Things every landlord in Wales should know
At James Douglas Sales and Lettings, we recommend landlords to follow the latest industry news and ensure they meet...
14th November 2022
Can I rent my house out if it’s mortgaged?
Wondering whether you can rent your house if its mortgaged? The short answer is yes, however you must let...
3rd November 2022
Interest rate raised to 3%
The interest rate has increased to the maximum level of 3%, since the 2008 financial crash. The Bank of...
3rd November 2022
8 Things To Look For When Buying A New House
Would you spend just 20 minutes looking at a future investment, whether online or in person, that will serve...
26th October 2022
Property Price Update: October 2022
As less properties are available for purchase, prices are continuing to rise. This month, the average property price being...
28th September 2022
Land Transaction Tax: New Rates for Wales
Land Transaction Tax (the welsh version of Stamp Duty Land Tax) has been cut in Wales. The Welsh government...
23rd September 2022
Stamp Duty Cuts: Help for first-time homebuyers?
Stamp duty land tax will be cut, as part of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announcement today. The limit at which individuals...
Interest rate rise by the Bank of England
Britain’s economy is now in recession, the Bank of England has said, as it raised interest rates to tackle...
Property price update: August 2022
Property prices are up by 10.3% year-on-year in Cardiff. The average asking property price is £295,960, with it taking...
4th August 2022
Interest rate increase: August
The Bank of England has made the decision, to yet again, increase the base rate from 1.25% to 1.75%....