Happy New Move in 2023!?..............

If you are thinking of moving in the New Year now is a great time to call for a free valuation. In these challenging and uncertain times, not only can we give you an honest and accurate idea of what your property is worth, but we are also happy to advise you on any possible...


It's time for a face lift!...........

Our offices on Stoke Newington Church Street are currently being refurbished and we apologise for any disruption. The work should be completed by the end of this month and we look forward to welcoming eveyone back in December. In the meantime, we are still open and ready for...


Stop press! Cuts to Stamp duty remain...........

Cut to stamp duty which is paid when people buy a property in England and Northern Ireland No stamp duty on first £250,000 and for first time buyers that rises to £425,000 - comes into operation today 200,000 more people will be taken out of paying stamp duty...


Best in class again!...............

WINNER FOR N16 Julian Reid Estate Agents have just won The British Property Award for N16. Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on customer service levels. Julian Reid Estate Agents have now been shortlisted for a number of...


House sales peak in July..............

More homes were sold in the UK in July than in any other month this year, official figures show, but agents say buyers are showing more caution. Cost-of-living pressures were leading some to negotiate harder for a lower price, agents said. A total of 110,970...


House prices rise again.......................

House prices hit a fresh record in June, according to Halifax, despite expectations the rising cost of living in the UK would dampen demand. The mortgage lender said the average house price reached £294,845 in June after rising by 1.8% - the steepest monthly increase...


Interest rates raised again..........................

UK interest rates have risen further as the Bank of England attempts to stem the pace of soaring prices. Rates have increased from 1% to 1.25%, the fifth consecutive rise, pushing them to the highest level in 13 years. It comes as finances are being squeezed by the...


How high could interest rates go?.................

How high could interest rates go?   Many people expect UK interest rates to reach 1.25% this year - but they could go higher. The Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) - the government's independent economic advisor looked at what might happen if the UK were to...


Rents surge to highest rates ever..............

Disparity between demand and available properties has propelled national asking rents outside of the capital to a new record high, rising to £1,088 per calendar month and taking annual growth in asking rents outside of London above 10% for the first time, according to the...


House price growth at 17 year high..................

House prices grew at the fastest annual pace for more than 17 years in March despite the cost of living crisis, according to Nationwide. Annual growth in house prices hit 14.3% in February, the mortgage lender said, the strongest pace since November 2004. The cost of...


Interest rates rise again...................

Interest rates have increased for the third time in four months as the Bank of England tries to calm the rise in the cost of living. The rise from 0.5% to 0.75% means rates are now at their highest level since March 2020, when Covid lockdowns began. Energy bills and food costs...


Gold award winners!................

Julian Reid Estate Agents have just won The British Property Lettings Award for N16. Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on customer service levels. Julian Reid Estate Agents have now been shortlisted for a number of national...


Interest rates on the rise.................

The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the second time in three months to try to curb a rapid rise in the cost of living. The increase to 0.5% from 0.25% came as the Bank said inflation was on course to hit a 30-year high. Prices are expected to climb...