Will the latest interest rate increase affect the North Somerset property market? With the Bank of England increasing the base rate by 0.5% in the past few weeks, the largest increase in 27 years there is plenty of speculation as to what will happen to the...
Today has seen the government announce its new Rental Reform Bill for England, which aims to protect tenants, and ensure all private renters are able to access safe and secure living accommodation. Under the bill, Section 21 evictions – also known as no-fault evictions – will...
Our opening hours over the Jubilee Weekend are as follows: Monday 30th May - 9am - 6pm Tuesday 31st May - 9am - 6pmWednesday 1st June- 9am - 6pm Thursday 2nd June- Closed Friday 3rd June - Closed Saturday 4th June - 9am - 4pm Sunday 5th June - Closed ...
HOW TO CREATE A HOME FIT FOR ENTERTAINING From family gatherings to dinner parties, home entertaining is a priority for many. Here are a few ways to make your home an inviting and enjoyable space for guests, whatever the occasion. A good first impression The entrance to your...
Announcing the Launch of Our New Website! We are pleased and excited to announce the launch of our brand new website! Our old website was looking a little outdated and we wanted it to better represent who Steven Smith Estate Agents are – so we teamed...
Owning a leasehold property is extremely common in England and Wales, but it can be tricky to know exactly what it means. Here, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions on the subject so that you’re better equipped the next time you think about buying...
It’s very rare that two property purchases are the same, while one property investment could be the foundation to building wealth, another could be a monetary black hole. But what is the difference between the two? To ensure that you are making the most out of...
Over half the population’s working circumstances have changed with around 34% of people being told they will continue to work solely from home and a further 22% being told that they will continue to work partly from home and partly from the office. How will...
1. Convert your garage to living spacePotential Value Added: 15% If your garage isn’t being used to house a car, it could make sense to convert it into a living space – especially if you have parking space outside. Your first step should be to check that your...