by Julian Farr | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog
Research has suggested that 86% of people in Britain want to own their own home, but many still choose to rent nonetheless. If you are considering whether to own or rent, it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons of both to give a really good sense of which is more...
by Julian Farr | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog
With average house prices exceeding £260,000 for the first time in history, we thought it would be worth taking a look at how and why average house prices have changed over the years. Pricing in the housing market has seen a 12.6% annual surge in growth, with high...
by Julian Farr | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog
Stamp Duty Land Tax (or SDLT), commonly referred to as Stamp Duty is charged by the Government as a Land Tax when a property or land is sold to a buyer. To calculate stamp duty properly, you need to have an idea of what criteria the Government use to apply the correct...
by Julian Farr | Jan 12, 2022 | Blog
Property prices have increased by about 10% over the last year, mainly due to the stamp duty holiday and the so-called, ‘race for space’ as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions. In actual fact, a record number of people have achieved their asking price because...
by Julian Farr | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog
You’d think that people would have more than enough to do during the festive period, but you’d be forgiven for thinking exactly that when it comes to buying and selling property at this time of year. In fact, the property market is still incredibly active. Did...
by Julian Farr | Nov 21, 2021 | Blog
Here we compare and contrast renting or buying – the pros and cons. The property market has increased by a tremendous 12% this year and home owners are seeing significant increases in the value of their houses. It’s been researched that around 86% of UK...
by Julian Farr | Oct 4, 2021 | Blog
Here are Farr and Farr, we’ve been managing rental properties since 1982 and we are Gloucester’s leading Letting Agency. With the rental market being more accessible than ever to new Landlords, here are our 5 top tips for choosing the best Letting Agency...
by Julian Farr | Sep 16, 2021 | Blog
If you have got your sights set on moving away and Gloucester has cropped up as a possible new home for you and/or your family – we want to help you get a better idea of Gloucester! As Gloucester’s Longest Established Independent Estate Agency, we can confirm that we...
by Julian Farr | Aug 1, 2021 | Blog
Whether you are looking at renting out your old home or a new property you have purchased, there are many essential steps you will need to follow. These will all help towards getting your property ready for the rental market. Getting your property ready for renting...
by Julian Farr | Jul 7, 2021 | Blog
Buying your first home as a couple can be an incredibly exciting time for you both! Nothing beats the feeling of knowing you can share a space you love together. At Farr&Farr, we have seen our fair share of couples eagerly starting their journey to get on the...
by Julian Farr | Jun 8, 2021 | Blog
We have some really exciting news to share! As part of our journey to become greener and more environmentally conscious as a business, we have decided to team up with World Land Trust to begin planting trees! We have made a promise that for every property sold and...
by Julian Farr | May 13, 2021 | Blog
Are you renting in Gloucester at the moment? Perhaps you are a tenant in a lovely property, but you have aspirations of buying your own place? Here’s a look at some of the benefits of owning a property in Gloucester. There are many factors as to why people rent...
by Julian Farr | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog
When it comes to selling your home, one thing that can help is getting it visually ready for viewing. We have some home staging tips to help you sell your home faster. For many homeowners, putting your house on the market can be a bit daunting. You have no idea how it...
by Julian Farr | Mar 11, 2021 | Blog
In the 2021 Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced details of the 95% mortgage scheme. The aim of the scheme is to encourage lenders to offer more 95% mortgages. This will help buyers with 5% deposits get accepted, with the Government backing part of the loan. This...
by Julian Farr | Feb 4, 2021 | Blog
In July 2020 a Stamp Duty holiday was announced, cutting the rate of stamp duty to 0% for properties under £500,000. However, this ‘holiday’ is currently set to end 31st March 2021.To be able to qualify for the Stamp Duty savings, the property must be sold before...
by Julian Farr | Jan 26, 2021 | Blog
Have you heard about the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme?If you have, there’s some important information about upcoming changes that you need to be aware of. If you haven’t heard of it before and you’re thinking of becoming a first-time buyer, you could benefit from...
by Julian Farr | Dec 16, 2020 | Blog
This summer the Green Homes Grant scheme was announced by the Chancellor that homeowners would be given the opportunity to claim vouchers up to the value of £5,000 to use for energy-saving improvements to their homes, with £10,000 being available to...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Blog
Farr & Farr estate agents in Gloucester have a team of exceptionally experienced staff spread across 4 branches covering a large section of the Gloucester area. We do not only have an office in Gloucester city centre, but 3 further offices in Hucclecote,...
