What's going to happen to interest rates?
26/11/2021
In recent months, there has been a lot of talk in the press about interest rates. Prices and wages have been rising rapidly since the end of lockdown, which has been driving up inflation.
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What's the latest on the property market?
26/11/2021
With our next auction coming up on 9th December, we thought it might be a good time to give you an update on what's been happening in the property market.
Lots to think about
04/11/2021
The ending of the stamp duty holiday has, it seems, had little or no effect on the housing market and the auction world is busy, busy, busy.
Dealing with damp
04/10/2021
Damp, it’s extremely common, especially in older houses, and yet it fills us all with dread. Often we hide it - we paint over it with a stain blocker or push a piece of furniture in the way, so it goes out of sight and mind. But neither is a solution and both can easily make things worse, because untreated, damp can not only be unsightly, it can also cause serious damage.
How much? A rough guide to the cost of home improvements
04/10/2021
Do you know what the average costs are for some of the bigger jobs around the house? For example, how much would it cost you to build a new extension? What about rewiring the place? And have you got any idea how much it would cost to replace all the windows?
How to find a good builder
02/09/2021
If you’re buying at one of our auctions, the chances are you will be buying a probate property. They tend to have belonged to older people, so they often require updating. However, if that’s not something you regularly do, finding a good builder to undertake the work is a challenge that often fills us with dread.
Hybrid Auctions
19/07/2021
A 'Question and Answer' session with Phillip Arnold of Phillip Arnold Auctions and Digital Munkey's property journalist, Simon Cairnes.
Probate and Auctions
29/06/2021
A 'Question and Answer' session with Phillip Arnold Auctions' Director of Operations, Julie Gooding and Property Journalist, Simon Cairnes.
What sort of buy-to-let property should I buy?
21/06/2021
Finding the right property in the right location is important when searching for your own home. But it's equally important when looking for a buy-to-let property.
What is the 2021 outlook for the UK property market?
16/04/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant we are living through some unusual times when it comes to finances.
