Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Autumn Budget: the first Labour Budget in 14 years.

Ongoing cost of living pressures are likely to have contributed to the large amount of coverage and speculation the Budget has received in recent weeks.

The Autumn selling season is an important period for the real estate market. As summer holidays come to a close, many people begin to consider what life in a new home might be like

Carpenter Surveyors join the field for the Paul Tanner Memorial Football Tournament with RICS Matrics.

Over August Bank Holiday weekend, news broke that Jeremy Clarkson’s latest venture, The Farmer’s Dog pub, had opened its doors. And while stories of long queues made up of eager would-be punters hit the headlines, it seems that many others headed to Rightmove instead.

The number of enquiries each rental property is receiving from would-be tenants is now 17 which, whilst down from 26 this time last year, is more than double the 8 at this time in 2019.

The allure of Victorian architecture continues to captivate homebuyers, as new data from Rightmove, the UK’s number one property website, unveils that Victorian homes are the most searched for period property style.

Would you rather live in a new-build or an older property that has a lot of history and character? The answer is neither right nor wrong. The most important thing is what you value most. Nevertheless, it's not always easy to make a decision. You can use our guide to compare the advantages of new-build homes and older properties.

Have you found 'the perfect property'? In the next step, make sure everything in your new home is working order and will be the right purchase. A home survey will help you with that.

More homes for sale and renewed confidence amongst buyers continues to support the number of sales being agreed which are 12% higher compared to this time last year, reveals property website Zoopla. 

Spring home-moving season is already heating up, with an influx of sellers coming to market before Easter.

Carpenter Surveyors is delighted to support Fine & Country’s Bert Rogers and Lee Armstrong travelling to Nepal and trekking for 12 days to Mount Everest Base Camp, one of the world’s highest civilisations, for the Fine & Country Foundation.

Many home-hunters are already getting their 2024 moving, with estate agents reporting a busy start to the new year.

New research from the UK’s biggest property website Rightmove reveals that the number of new properties coming to market on Boxing Day has nearly tripled since before the pandemic started.

In 2023, Carpenter Surveyors supported various projects that will help us calculate our carbon footprint, reduce emissions, as well as support climate projects. We’re proud to share the news we have so far planted 1000 trees too, with more to come!

Nothing is flawless about a house. A property that has been meticulously maintained will still have a few imperfections.

In the UK, first-time buyers save between £26,400 and £144,500 on a home purchase. Learn how much people save for a home in different areas of the country.

In this article from Carpenter Surveyors, we look at the difference between leasehold and freehold. We also look at how to extend a lease or buy your freehold.