by Julian Farr | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Choosing a place to call home is one of life’s most significant decisions. It’s not just about finding the perfect property; it’s also about deciding whether to buy or rent. Both options have their merits, and the choice depends on various...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
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by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
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by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
I know it can be a daunting task for a young person preparing to buy a home for the first time, either on their own or with a partner. All of a sudden some pretty serious responsibilities are about to land on their shoulders. If you are on the verge of purchasing a...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
I was very pleased to read that more than 400,000 people have been able to buy their first homes thanks to the government’s Help to Buy scheme. A government report confirmed some 458,000 completions have taken place under the scheme. Of those 402,000 were first time...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
It may come as no surprise to many of you that Gloucester has been voted the second best place to work in the whole of the UK according to a survey carried out by Glassdoor Economic Research. Glassdoor’s Best UK Towns & Cities to Work In report questioned...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
With a general election looming there is bound to be a degree of uncertainty in the property market. This would appear to be reflected by the announcement by Rightmove that house prices have risen by just 1%, the lowest rise at this time of year since 2012. ...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
You may remember me telling you about Sarah and her mountain climbing exploits earlier in the year. Sarah mentioned at the time that she was planning an expedition to the Pyrenees in September. I am pleased to report that she was successful! Sarah and her lifelong...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you are considering selling or letting a property later this year, you might be thinking about making some improvements to it. A recent Home Improvement Report carried out on behalf of Barclays highlighted some of the UK’s likes and dislikes in the field of home...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
A new online property portal has been set up by estate agents to disrupt the market leaders Rightmove and Zoopla. To date it has signed up 1,000 new estate agents in the past five months and also hired staff from its two large rivals as it prepares to launch early...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Farr & Farr are extremely proud to be sponsoring The Rotary Club of Gloucester’s Tree of Light. The Rotary Club of Gloucester’s Tree of Light is back for Christmas 2014 and is a splendid 30′ high fir tree which resides outside the Guildhall. It...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
The number of house hunters has hit its highest level for eleven years. The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) found that there had been a rise of 5% from June to July this year, with an average of 462 applicants per branch member office. They announced that...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Chancellor George Osborne gave the housing industry plenty of good news yesterday in his Autumn Statement. At the same time, though, he triggered a stampede by landlords rushing to avoid the new 3% increase in Stamp Duty for buy-to-let properties and second homes....
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Local Estate Agent Farr & Farr recently celebrated their twenty-first birthday in their Hucclecote offices and celebrated with a complete makeover and a commitment to many happy returns. Farr & Farr first opened the office in Hucclecote in November...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
I sell houses. That is my job and I do it very well. My colleagues and I know our area well and are confident that we can value a property accurately enough to be able to sell it. We know the market. That being the case, I am often surprised at the stipulations other...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
How important is a south-facing garden? It is a long-held belief that it is a great advantage when selling a home but in a survey by insurance company Direct Line it was found to add, on average, just £800 to the value of a property. The Guardian recently asked...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
I realise that most home owners are interested in knowing what their property is worth, whether they are intending selling or not. In the past the answer would be to ask your local estate agency to pop round and provide a valuation. There is a new trend, however, when...
by Julian Farr | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
We’re looking for reliable and personable staff to work 9 am – 5 pm Saturdays, plus holiday cover as required. Own transport will be essential. If you feel you can fit this role, please contact Jackie on 01452 782080 for more...
