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How we are adapting our estate agency NEXA Bristol to stay open
A week of progressive announcements from the Government started to change how we ran our business, and then, with the announcement of a ‘lockdown’, traditional estate agency changed overnight. Our branch in Bristol has had to close, yet that doesn’t mean we are shut altogether. As with many businesses up and down the country we […]
How to survive if you must work from home
We are in unprecedented times; with things seeming to change by the hour, it is hard to predict what will happen next. Some employers are asking people to work from home, you may have even decided to self-isolate due to health concerns but want to keep on top of things even if you’re not in […]
Mistakes you can make as a first-time renter and how to avoid them
The time has come and you’re finally planning to rent a property for the first time, excited you can make decisions that may not prove beneficial in the long run. When looking for your first property in Bristol it’s easy to make rookie mistakes, and we want you first home to be memorable for the […]
Landlords, are you ready for the changes that this year will bring in Bristol?
Although it may only feel like yesterday since you were packing away the last signs of Christmas, the months of the New Year are starting to run away. And whilst you may have already set plans in motion for your rental properties at NEXA Bristol we want to ensure you have everything in place for […]
Etiquette you should follow when selling your home in Bristol
There are a whole wealth of emotions wrapped up into selling your home; you have to part ways with a property you once loved, whilst you start your quest for the next one that will steal your heart. The ups and downs of the process can sometimes cloud your judgement and, as this is one […]
Which estate agent should you choose in Bristol to sell your home?
One of the most crucial decisions you can make when deciding to sell your home in Bristol is your choice of estate agent. You need to be picky to ensure that the estate agent you choose is right for you and your home. The right estate agent will be able to attract suitable buyers to […]
What is going to happen to Stamp Duty on 11th March?
If you are buying a home in England costing more than £125,000, you will have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax on the purchase of your new home. In the provinces, it’s called something slightly different, so if you are buying a property in Scotland over £145,000 you will pay Land and Buildings Transaction Tax […]
The ‘Account Manager’ approach to Estate Agency
As an industry, Estate Agency has one of the poorest reputations when it comes to perception of service and value for money. It can be so painfully frustrating to deal with estate agents whether you’re a seller, buyer, tenant or Landlord. The reason for this is that there is no common theme throughout the customer […]
Bristol Homeowners £3,862,014,900 Windfall Since 2014
In the latest, and most recently published, set of UK mortgage data (for the month of November 2019) 18,470 pound-for-pound re-mortgages were made (i.e. the borrower went from one rate to another with no additional borrowing). However, since the 1970’s, the British have seen their homes as cash cows and cash machines, with many homeowners […]
Bristol Landlord’s £71.1m Tax Bill
I am asking Kerry McCarthy, Darren Jones, Karin Smyth and Thangam Debbonaire the Labour MP’s for Bristol to remind the Chancellor Sajid Javid and Prime Minster Boris Johnson to use their persuasive skills to highlight and take a more holistic approach and attitude to the private rented sector and tackle issues which affect a Bristol landlords’ […]
Portsmouth Homeowners £1,047,060,300 Windfall Since 2014
In the latest, and most recently published, set of UK mortgage data (for the month of November 2019) 18,470 pound-for-pound re-mortgages were made (i.e. the borrower went from one rate to another with no additional borrowing). However, since the 1970’s, the British have seen their homes as cash cows and cash machines, with many homeowners […]
Portsmouth Landlord’s £32.5m Tax Bill
I am asking Penny Mordaunt and Stephen Morgan the Conservative and Labour (respectively) MP’s for Portsmouth North and Portsmouth South to remind the Chancellor Sajid Javid and Prime Minster Boris Johnson to use their persuasive skills to highlight and take a more holistic approach and attitude to the private rented sector and tackle issues which affect […]