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Homes are moving 31% faster since lockdown

Homes are moving 31% faster since lockdown The time to sell a home has fallen by more than a quarter in the UK. No surprise considering buyer demand, since the start of the year, is +34% higher than over the same period in 2019. Source: Dataloft, Zoopla The number of days between first marketing a […]

Significant pick-up in the housing market

Significant pick-up in the housing market The July Sentiment Survey by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, gauging the mood of agents, showed a significant pick-up in the housing market. The stamp duty holiday has increased demand in July, agents report a significant increase in new buyer enquiries and new instructions. Agreed sales have also risen, […]

Has Coronavirus changed Property Viewings?

Virtual Tours are now available for all of our properties Here at Excel we always dedicate our time and efforts into using the best technology and the most advantageous marketing tools available. We pride ourselves on having a modern, forward thinking approach and are always looking to apply this to improving the customer experience. We […]

What are the new Stamp Duty changes?

The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced that from 15th of July 2020 until 31st of March 2021, there will be no stamp duty to pay on property purchases up to £500,000.   What is Stamp Duty and how much would you normally pay?  You must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if you buy a property or land over a certain price in England […]

New legislation comes into force from 1st July 2020 for Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector

The Government has now published the guidance for The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.   Landlords will have to ensure every fixed electrical installation is inspected and tested before the tenancy begins, for all new private tenancies in England from 1st of July 2020 and existing tenancies from 1st of April 2021. As a landlord you will also need to make sure that the […]

The busiest time for the Rental Market

The Busiest Time for the Rental Market The rental market is about to enter its busiest time of the year. Analysis from Dataloft Rental Market Analytics reveals that 40% of tenancies are set to expire in July, August and September. Usually the surge in activity is a combination of students seeking accommodation, graduates starting new […]

COVID-19 Announcement from Excel Property Services

– 23 March 2020 – COVID-19 Announcement We have been carefully watching the development surrounding the spread of the Covid-19 virus as we’re sure you all have too. The situation is changing daily and so the information provided is subject to change as new guidance is issued. To protect our landlords, tenants, contractors and team […]

A Comprehensive Guide to Electronic Signatures

– 5 February 2020 – Eighty percent of businesses still struggle with paper-based processes that are slow, error-prone, and fragmented. They spend countless hours hunting down approvals and ink signatures – and then print, scan, fax or mail documents to get the job done. These delays frustrate all those involved and can potentially cause delays […]

Prime North West London Lettings Overview 2019

– 03 Jan 2020 – A new decade has begun, an ideal time to look back at the housing market over the past 10 years. In England and Wales, the average price of a property has risen by £72,000 over the past decade. Across the South East, South West and London, average property prices have […]

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