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NEXA Properties shortlisted as one of the top property firms in the UK
NEXA Properties has been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service to its clients, making the shortlist of The ESTAS – the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry. The ESTAS honours the best agents, conveyancers, and mortgage advisors in the UK. The awards are powered by the ESTAS online customer review platform, which […]
Your Buyers Guide
Step 1: Thinking about buying a home Approximately 86% of people in the UK want to own their own homes. But, before you can jump into being the owner of your new property, you need to check how much you can afford. It is at this early stage that you will want to speak to […]
What does the 5% deposit mortgage introduction mean for the buy-to-let property market?
Introduced in March, the 95% mortgages are to be supported by the Treasury: lessening losses for mortgage lenders should the borrower be incapable of repaying and get repossessed, as the Government seeks ‘Generation Rent’ to transcend to ‘Generation Buy’. This may initially cause some concern for buy-to-let investors as they prepare for tenants to start […]
What Will Happen To House Prices in 2022?
1 in 5 homes is selling within a fortnight of coming to market. One of the most astounding things that have happened in the last 12 months was something that did not happen. Even after the country saw the deepest recession since the Great Freeze of 1709 with GDP dropping 28% in one quarter, one […]
Why listening is the most important skill we have when selling a home
Well, what a month it has been for anyone who loves, supports, or follows football. Less than 48 hours after the announcement of the European Super League (ESL), the six English clubs quit against a backdrop of anger, criticism, and disbelief. News channels highlighted their failure to speak or listen to fans, and to understand […]
More Properties Being Sold with No Chain
So is it a good idea to rent in between moving home, to be chain-free? Moving home is said to be the third most stressful thing you can do, so if you can do anything to reduce that stress – the better. When buying your next home, being chain-free can certainly reduce your stress and […]
Panic buying in the property market?
Would it surprise you that there are much fewer properties for sale today than a decade ago? Property values are much higher than a decade ago and the property market is on fire: with many people saying it’s reminiscent of 1988 when dual-MIRAS relief was abolished by Nigel Lawson, as people are paying top dollar […]
How to wow buyers with your home’s kerb appeal
As you walk along the streets where you live, there will be certain houses that catch your eye. They may be of an architectural style that you adore or just scream potential – but more than likely it’s because they win you over with their kerb appeal. ‘Kerb appeal’ is simply how a home looks […]
Choosing The Right Agent To Sell Your Home
Why now, more than ever, it is essential to choose the right estate agent to sell your home. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the property market recently, one thing you will have noticed is just how busy it is. With lockdown easing, and many wanting and needing a fresh start, people have been […]
Supporting children and young adult’s wellbeing with Youth Sport Trust
Ensuring a healthy mind through a healthy body is key for our team at NEXA Properties and with sport and physical activity being a huge part of our culture, we are thrilled to be partnering with Youth Sport Trust, the UK’s leading charity for improving the education and development of every child through play and […]
The ‘search for space’ is driving buyers in Bristol
It has been another busy week at NEXA Bristol and one common theme we’re hearing from buyers is that they are seeking a property with more space. Our finding is echoed in Zoopla’s February House Price Index, which states that, “Continued demand for larger family homes as buyers look for more inside and outside space […]
Portsmouth Property Market Improved by 13.4% Over Pre-Pandemic Levels
Has there ever been a better time for Portsmouth home sellers? Portsmouth house prices are anticipated to rise throughout 2021 after the Stamp Duty cut (and subsequent extension until the summer/autumn) and the newly revealed 95% mortgages for Portsmouth first-time buyers (and Portsmouth homeowners with minimal equity). In addition, the continued low-interest rates and the […]