Budget Update – Stamp Duty
Despite pleas and pressure from the residential property industry, the Stamp Duty surcharge that the Chancellor announced in December 2015 will definitely go ahead on 1st April 2016.
All second home purchases or buy-to-let property purchases will be subject to a 3% surcharge on top of the standard Stamp Duty.
The original announcement in December created a frenzy and scramble from Buy-To- Let buyers to find and purchase a second home before the surcharge is applied. Under current legislation the Stamp Duty … Continue Reading…
Charity Concert For Cynthia Spencer Hospice
We are helping to support and raise funds for Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northampton, providers of palliative care for 40 years to approximately 400 in-patients each year.
My mother-in law spent the last weeks of her life in the hospice and received exception care so my wife vowed to raise funds to enable the same level of care to be offered to future patients.
This Saturday, 19th March 2016, we are sponsoring a Musical Variety Night called “Jenny’s Moments”, organised and Directed … Continue Reading…
Richard James ‘Selfie’ Competition!
Throughout the month of March, we are offering you the chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers!
All you have to do is:
1) Take a selfie with any of our boards or offices (Our offices are located in Wellingborough, Rushden and Irthlingborough)
2) Like our page on Facebook
3) Send us your best Richard James selfie via Facebook
4) All qualifying entries will enter in to a random prize draw. One winner will be selected.
Only one entry is allowed per person. The winner … Continue Reading…
Richard James: 74 High Street Rushden – Then and now….
At Richard James we’re very passionate about the history of our local towns. Our new office in Rushden is at 74 High Street and we were interested to see what it used to be! Our building and the one next door, used to be the Co-Operative pharmacy spread over both 72 and 74 High Street.
Here are the photos to compare! Big thanks to the Rushden Heritage Society for having such great information and vast volumes of photographs for us to … Continue Reading…
Rushden Lakes Update
Work is continuing on the much anticipated Rushden Lakes development. The scheme will bring various well-known stores including Marks and Spencer, Primark and House of Fraser to the town. The plans for a 12 screen cinema operated by a major chain have also been submitted. Building work is expected to begin by the end of summer 2016. The area surrounding the lakes has now been cleared and the first foundations have already been laid. Roadworks are to begin soon. For … Continue Reading…
Higher Rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on Purchases of Second (and Subsequent) Residential Properties May Impact Wider Property Market
According to a recent estate agency survey, the proposed increase in Stamp Duty Land Tax on purchases of second and subsequent residential properties, may impact local property markets.
In a national survey conducted amongst its members, Relocation Agent Network found 74% of respondents indicated that the proposed increase in Stamp Duty on purchases of second residential properties, may impact their local property market. When asked to elaborate on what kind of impact this will have, two thirds suggested that the number … Continue Reading…
Outline plans for housing on former swimming pool site in Northamptonshire
The article below was published on the Chronicle & Echo website yesterday.
Outline plans to build 27 houses where a swimming pool used to be have been submitted.
The proposal is for outline planning permission with all matters reserved for a residential development on the site of the old Wellingborough swimming baths in Croyland Road, Wellingborough.
Planning permission for the pool was originally granted in 1967, but the building was eventually replaced by the Waendel Leisure Centre in Thomas Street which opened in … Continue Reading…
Flats and new dwellings for former Rushden shoe factory
The site near the entrance to Allen Road, late January 2016
It’s now the start of February 2016 and the former Grenson’s shoe site, which was home to the shoe firm until 2013, is now rapidly changing shape due to the ongoing building works. Westleigh Developments Ltd are converting the the original Grade II listed building in to 20 one and two bedroom apartments. The 20th century extension and the north light sheds are currently being demolished and will … Continue Reading…
Stamp Duty Surcharge Creating Pressure
The first month of the year has been one of the busiest in my career. We have received record number of enquiries from buyers registering on our mailing list, with over a 1,000 potential buyers now looking to purchase.
By far, the most popular enquiry has been from Buy To Let Investors who are keen to purchase a property before the 1st April deadline when a 3% Stamp Duty Surcharge is introduced, imposed on anyone buying a second home.
The demands of Buy … Continue Reading…
Sellers Don’t Delay!
The presents have been unwrapped, the Christmas dinner is eaten and the chocolates are being passed round, so what next?… Find a new home for 2016 of course!
In our experience, many potential home buyers use the festive period to search for their next home online – so if you’re thinking of selling, don’t miss out, contact us today!
Sellers: Don’t Miss Out
Many people wait until the New Year to put their property on the market, thinking that most buyers will not … Continue Reading…