At Steven Smith, we always try to explain the process of buying and selling property in simple terms, free of jargon and in-house terminology. We do however realise that other agencies and bodies in the pipeline may not be so accommodating and so we've put...
Spring is a time for change, growth, and new beginnings. As flowers spring to life and wildlife returns from hibernation, the brighter evenings are invigorating enough to set any hatched plans into motion. If you’ve thought about finding your perfect home this season, here are...
A couple of weeks ago we asked our followers on social media for nominations for our 2023 Charity of the Year, and you resoundingly nominated Be More Ben as our 2023 Charity of the Year. Choosing to support Be More Ben couldn't have been easier given...
In 2022, in addition to commiting to plant a tree for every property sold,, we also began looking at what it would take for Steven Smith to be a carbon neutral estate agent. We were challenged by the conversations taking place at the previous year's...
Moving to a home in a new area is an exciting endeavour which can feel equally as daunting as it is exciting and while it is easy to get ahead of yourself when mapping out your new journey, no life-changing decision should come without careful...
It pays to be Boxing Day ready and below we highlight just three of the many reasons why in property it is always best to be organised and ‘get ahead of the game’. 1. Be ready for the ‘Boxing Day boom’ in buyer demand Boxing Day marks...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and if your home isn’t ready yet, it is time to get the boxes out of the attic, set up the tree and get the Christmas tunes going. However, if you’re looking for a little inspiration or...
Together with our commercial tree planting partner, Ecologi, we have pledged to plant a tree for every property sale that goes through to completion. Ecologi are a Bristol based business and among the largest commercial tree planting organisations in the UK, with over 48.2 million trees...
The Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has today confirmed that Stamp Duty will be cut so that no stamp duty is paid on properties below £250,000. First time buyers will also pay no stamp duty on properties below £425,000. This change to stamp duty is permanent and effective...
UK house prices rose by 10% in the year to August, the Nationwide has said, despite pressure on buyers' budgets. The market still has greater demand from buyers than homes for sale, leading to a double-digit annual rise for the 10th consecutive month. The mortgage lender said...