Hawes & Co blog

April 2025 Stamp Duty changes are coming—see how they may affect your property transactions.

Planning to sell your home? Here are 5 reasons why it pays to get professional photography of your home before decorating for Christmas to showcase your property’s best features and attract more buyers.

With the property market set to pick up in January and Stamp Duty changes ahead, now’s the time to get your home ready to stand out to eager buyers. Here are our top tips for selling this winter.

Find out what the first Labour budget in 14 years means for homeowners, buyers and investors. 

In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies for achieving a neutral, uncluttered environment to successfully list your home and allow buyers to imagine themselves in it.

Learn how to depersonalise your home to attract buyers this autumn with our practical tips on creating a neutral, inviting space while incorporating seasonal decor.

In this blog we provide a summary of Renters' Rights Bill and discuss key highlights so you can navigate your lettings business with confidence.

Explore our comprehensive guide to property valuations, covering key factors, tips, and how to prepare for a successful sale.

In this article, we will lay out the average timeframes of house moves in the UK, and what to expect during the process.

When preparing to sell, it is important to cater your kerb appeal to the season you’re selling in to maximise interest from potential buyers. Find out how you can capitalise on the romantic cosiness of autumn to make your home exterior appeal to prospective viewers. 

Are you trying to sell your home in the run up to Christmas, but the weather conditions are having other ideas? Read on to find out our top tips for marketing your home in winter.

In the following article, we will look at how school catchment areas work, how to work out what catchment area a property is in and how you can apply all of this knowledge when looking for your next home.