Working at Fenn Wright 50 years ago
A young college leaver, not quite 18 years old, applied for a job with local estate agents Fenn Wright in Colchester – and got it. Despite cheekily asking for half a crown (12.5p) more than the £7/5s (£7.25p) a week she was offered! That was in 1966.
Read more2016 Budget and property
In this week’s budget George Osborne announced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates are to be reduced from April 2016, and other measures that will affect those with property and those saving to buy property.
Read moreBasic Payment Scheme online in 2016
Applicants for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in England can start their online claim in March, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has said.
Read moreThe rural land market in 2016?
In his 2016 new year message Meurig Raymond, the president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), said: “I won’t shy away from saying how tough this year has been for farming. We’ve experienced a very difficult cash flow crisis within the industry and recovery may be some time off”. But is it all doom and gloom for the rural property market?
Read moreKey property measures in 2015 Autumn Statement
On Wednesday 25th November, George Osborne delivered his Autumn Statement and Spending Review.
Read morePlace your home on the market by 22nd October to agree a sale before Christmas
If you plan to enjoy the beginning of 2016 in your new home, your current property should be on the market by 22nd October, advises local estate agent Fenn Wright.
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