Goodfellows blog

Welcome to the Goodfellows blog. Here we share property news, and informative articles as well as the latest community news from our branches.

Why now is a good time to review your mortgage arrangements
November 23rd 2021
The Bank of England is expected to announce interest rate rises in the coming weeks.  Embrace Financial Services (EFS) is urging existing and potential borrowers to address their current or future mortgage needs to minimise the risk of higher mortgage repayments in the future.
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Government financial support for rent arrears in Winter 2021. Guidance for Landlords and Tenants.
November 16th 2021
The government recently announced that it will make £65m available to support low income households who are in rent arrears, as a result of the pandemic. As a landlord or a tenant, what does this mean for you?
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November 15th 2021
If you’ve decided 2022 is going to be the year you move to a new home and you have a property to sell, then we recommend you get started now. Getting your property on the market before Boxing Day will give you the best chance of getting a buyer in place quickly – but with Christmas coming you’ll need to act fast.
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November 10th 2021
Find out about the different property valuation options available before you sell your home.
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November 10th 2021
There are lots of things to consider when moving house. Find out more about each stage of the house buying process and things you can do to help it move smoothly.
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November 10th 2021
You’ve decided to sell your home. There are a lot of things to think about which can seem overwhelming. Our step by step guide below covers everything you need to do.
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November 10th 2021
9 things to do before your home goes up For Sale. First impressions are important right? Follow our top tips below to help you get your home ready to sell.
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5 Reasons why you should list your property before looking to buy.
November 10th 2021
Following a year of exceptionally high levels of property sales, the market is now seeing a shortage of new properties available on the market. This is making buying a new home more competitive than ever and in many cases a high number of buyers are looking to purchase the same property.
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October 27th 2021
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced today (27 October 2021) in his Autumn budget some updates that relate to the housing market. Find out more.
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October 20th 2021
If you're thinking of becoming a landlord, there are a number of rules and regulations you’ll need to consider. read our guide to find out more.
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October 20th 2021
Buy to let properties have become a popular type of investment. They are a medium to long term investment which provide both income and capital growth over the long term, despite occasional fluctuations in the property market. Follow our guide for top tips for your buy to let investment.
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October 20th 2021
Do you know what the ‘yield’ of your buy-to let property is? Find out how to calculate it.
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