1,041,610 homes changed hands in 2020
An estimated 1,041,610 residential sales completed in 2020.In spring the housing market paused for several weeks and despite this, sales were only down -11% on 2019.129,400 homes changed hands in December 2020, 32% higher than December 2019 and a...
The seven 'L’s, why people in Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire are moving this year
Since opening in August 2020, we have already helped clients move home in St Neots and the surrounding area successfully.The reasons why people move are varied, but in our experience, they tend to be one or more of the seven ‘L’s.What are the...
The top ten board games people are buying and playing in lockdown
One of the few positives of the lockdowns has been that families living in the same home have spent more quality time together.This time together has seen a surge in the number of board games sold.Amazon has just released the top ten games that...
Ten little jobs to do around your home during lockdown
If you’re currently working from home, home schooling or both (well done) here are ten things you can add to your lockdown to do (or not to do) list.Equally if you’re just at home, with time on your hands and want to stay productive give these a...
Eight ways to get children and teenagers away from their screens this weekend
You did it, you made it through just over two weeks of home schooling.Many family homes across St Neots are now doubling up as classrooms.The remote lockdown learning, added to gaming and social media use means many young people spend up to 80-90 per...
Now for some good news – Yes, it’s Feelgood Friday in St Neots
Today we share some tales of triumph and generosity from around the UK.Postcards of KindnessThe pandemic has been tough on us all, but particularly so for care home residents.To ease the sense of isolation that many people in care homes feel, an army...
Struggling to sell your home in the St Neots area, then try these four tips
Monday was officially the most depressing day of the year, as if we needed reminding (sorry about that) Scientists claim it’s the perfect storm for a downer.Money is tight, resolutions have fallen by the wayside and let’s not get started on the...
Leasehold reforms: What you should know about the Government’s changes
What will the new leasehold reforms, announced last week deliver for leasehold property owners in Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire? Here’s what we know so far.Now, ‘leasehold reform’ may not be the most interesting of subject matters, but if you...
It's #Feelgoodfriday time to focus on a little bit of good news
So, winter lockdown hasn’t been as easy as the one back in the spring. The weather, currently a typical shade of grey (which is a popular colour in homes, but not so much when it comes to outside) certainly isn’t lifting any moods.So here are a...
How do you choose your Estate Agent?
The results are in!Capability and market knowledge top the list of how prospective home buyers choose their agent according to results of the 2020 Property Academy Home Moving Trends Survey analysed by Dataloft.Confidence in ability was rated by more...