The Butler Blog

With an estimated 979,500 golf players, courses reopening today in England will be a joyous occasion for many.There are 373,673 hectares of open green space in Great Britain. Golf courses account for a staggering 33%, the equivalent of 124,806...

Today we are giving you some ideas on how you can use your garden to make a staycation feel like you really are getting away from it all.The last year has left many of us in need of a holiday more than ever. Things will slowly start getting back to...

As tomorrow is #InternationalDayOfHappiness let’s tune out from the negative headlines for a moment and reflect on a few positives.The theme for this year’s event is:Keep Calm - Stay Wise - Be Kind A motto that chimes perfectly with the...

This Sunday, the 21st of March is Census day in England and Wales.By law ALL households must complete their form sent in the post (or face a potential fine up to £1000) luckily it can also be done online.The census has taken place every 10 years...

Get a move on! Not just a great song by Mr.Scruff, but the current reality if you want to make a saving when buying a property in 2021.The Chancellor recently announced a stamp duty holiday extension, offering buyers in England and Northern Ireland a...

Part twoIf you’re planning a spring move, get ahead of the competition by preparing your property for sale now.You’d be amazed how a little bit of planning and elbow grease can influence the sale process.Paying attention to detail can mean the...

It’s British Science Week this week so let’s celebrate the pioneering men and women who have changed the world.As science buffs in St Neots will undoubtedly know, Britain has a long tradition of invention and discovery. The list of breakthroughs...

Part one Spring is on its way (we promise)If you’re planning to put your home on the market in the next few months, now is the perfect time to spring into action.Traditionally, the property market booms in springtime, with many buyers and sellers...

It's Mother's Day this coming Sunday in the UK a chance to say thank you, remember and think of loved ones.Across the UK there are over 4.6 million mums with dependent children and in addition it is estimated 6.1 million (39%) of young...

Just over £6 billion was collected by the Treasury in England in SDLT property tax in 2020. This is £2.2 billon less than in 2019, a 27% fall.Over 300,000 property transactions were ineligible for tax in the final 6 months of the year, the majority...