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Property Advice, News & Events

We take a look at the local property market, national trends and the current conditions to identify advice for both buyers and sellers alike. Our teams add valuable input to our blogs, with specific focus on each of our branch areas.

Properties both for sale and to let are also featured, along with updates on new homes, hints and tips, plus local events that we’re proud to sponsor.

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Could Mansion Tax Impact You? 
As the November Budget fast approaches, homeowners are being urged to take note: a new levy on high-value homes, often… 
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Government Backed Plans to Digitalise Home Buying 
Digitisation sits at the heart of the government’s reform proposals, which are as yet in the early stages, with the… 
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The November Budget: Remove Stamp Duty to Get Britain Moving 
If you’ve been watching the property headlines lately, it’s clear: the market is caught in a slight limbo, with some… 
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Is it a Borrowers’ Market With Fixed Mortgage Rates? 
We're now seeing encouraging signs of stabilisation in the UK mortgage market, with factors creating a distinct environment that is… 
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2025 Guide to Local Christmas Fairs & Markets 
As Christmas approaches, our local fairs and markets are the perfect way to get into the festive spirit and find… 
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Christmas Colouring Competition 2025 
We’re excited to announce that our annual festive colouring competition is back! Local children aged 3 and up are invited… 
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Rightmove Harnessing New AI 
Since Rightmove released their web platform in the year 2000, it has been the number 1 portal for online window-shopping.… 
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As the Bank of England Holds the Base Rate, What Does it Mean for Your Property Plans? 
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has today held the UK Bank Rate at 4%. For many the… 
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Faster Offer-to-Completion on Property Sales Ahead 
Here at Mackenzie Smith, we are always keen to share positive developments that make moving home a smoother, more efficient… 
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Propertymark Speaks Out on Tax Changes in the Budget 
With talks of tax changes from Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Propertymark, the UK’s independent industry body for… 
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What Local Buyers Are Looking For... 
If you’re planning on selling your home one of our local areas, buyers aren’t shy about what they're looking for… 
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How The Renters' Rights Act Impacts Landlords 
The Renters’ Rights Act (formerly the Renters’ Rights Bill) has attained Royal Assent — marking one of the biggest shifts…