Taking Social Media to the Next Level - Valentines
This Valentine's Day, Butler & Stag set out to redefine social media with a groundbreaking video campaign that captivated audiences...
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Butler & Stag's First Padel Day – A New Tradition is Born!
Last week, we hosted our very first Butler & Stag Padel Day, and what an incredible success it was! This event is now officially a tradition,...
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The opening of our newest office – Chelmsford!
We're thrilled to announce a major milestone for Butler & Stag – the opening of our newest office in Chelmsford! This expansion marks a...
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A Night to Remember: Christmas Party & 2024 Awards Celebration
What a phenomenal night we had at our Christmas party and the 2024 awards ceremony! It was truly a special evening, bringing the...
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Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Highs, Lows, and Growth
As the festive season approaches and the year draws to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on the journey we've had at Butler & Stag.
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Starmer and Rayner Announce Ambitious Planning Reforms
The housing crisis in the UK has long been a critical issue, but Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner are...
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First-Time Buyers Rush to Beat Stamp Duty Deadline
Evidence suggesting first-time buyers are racing against the clock to beat a Stamp Duty deadline, has emerged by Rightmove. ...
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The importance of selling your home before Christmas
Selling a home before Christmas has several strategic advantages, particularly in a year where housing markets may fluctuate due to factors...
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The Art of Preparing Your Property for The Perfect Photo
Making a lasting impression is crucial. With potential buyers often forming their first impressions online, the quality of your...
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Skipton Building Society Unveils a New Mortgage Product
Navigating the housing market as a first-time buyer can be a daunting experience, particularly when it comes to new-build properties...
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Rental Prices on the Rise Across All Regions
In recent months, rental prices have seen a significant surge across all regions, marking a notable shift in the housing market...
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What does a labour government mean for the UK property market?
A Labour government in the UK could bring several changes to the property market, based on their historical policy positions and...
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act
This week marks a historic moment for homeowners in England and Wales as the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act.
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Renters in Race for Homes as Listing Time Slashed
The housing rental market is experiencing a seismic shift, with properties flying off the market at unprecedented speeds.
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Why Spring is a good season to list your property
As the vibrant hues of spring begin to paint the world anew, it's not just nature that undergoes a transformation. For homeowners...
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Butler & Stag - Block Management Services
At Butler & Stag, we pride ourselves on our specialised expertise in the property sector with a true end to end service. We have assembled...
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Navigating Property Sales in the UK
The process of buying or selling property in the UK can often be a complex and uncertain journey.
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Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill introduced to Parliament
Millions of homeowners in England and Wales will be given greater rights, powers, and protections over their homes as part...
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The Ultimate Guide to Letting Out Your Property in London
If you own a property in London and are considering letting it out, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the options available to you.
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A Shift in the UK Housing Market: Rents vs. Mortgages
The UK housing market is witnessing a surprising turn of events that has caught the attention of both potential homebuyers and current...
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Different Types of Properties & Architectural Styles
A semi-detached house is a residential building that shares one common wall with another similar house, forming a pair.
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Marketing is key when choosing the correct agent
When it comes to selling a property, making a strong first impression is crucial. Potential buyers often form...
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Why are properties taking longer to sell?
There are several reasons why properties are taking longer to sell. Here we have highlighted the key areas that determine the flow of sales...
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Good news for the UK housing market and why its time to buy
When inflation falls in the UK, it can have several effects on the property market. Inflation refers to the rate at which the general price level ...
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East meets West - Covering east London & West Essex
With branches covering east London and west Essex, Butler & Stag is uniquely placed to bring its award-winning services to...
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Why 2023 could be a good time to invest in buy-to-let
With many landlords’ profits taking a hit as a result of legislative and tax changes, investors into the sector have significantly decreased…
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Total peace of mind - Partnership with Goodlord
At Butler & Stag, our exemplary lettings department can take away much of the stress of being a landlord, while the company's...
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Property Market Round Up 2022 and a Look Ahead
House prices are highly topical debates across London, which is home to some of the highest average prices in the country, but new...
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Cladding issues continue in the shared ownership sector
The Building Safety Act, which came into effect in June this year, has definitely helped take the edge off of the cladding crisis.
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The Launch of our Buckhurst Hill Branch
If you're looking to up sticks and move down south, we have the perfect solution. Our new branch in Buckhurst Hill, Essex
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How will the recent stamp duty cut effect homebuyers?
In Kwasi Kwarteng's controversial mini budget, he announced that no tax is to be paid on properties up to the value of £250,000
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Build to Rent (BTR) and who does it benefit?
It's one of the fastest growing trends in the lettings sector, but exactly what is Build to Rent (BTR) and who does it benefit
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Option or Promotion Agreement, which is best?
As a landowner with land suitable for development you typically have two arrangements you can enter into with...
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The case for property passports builds
Why the use of Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) could revolutionise the property industry Momentum continues to...
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What's been the impact of 'Freedom Day' on the property market?
The arrival of so called 'Freedom Day' might have passed you by if it hadn't been for the constant referencing to it in all...
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Life After the Stamp Duty Holiday - what is likely to happen
The stamp duty holiday has finally ended, but how has this tax saving initiative impacted the housing market...
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Land & New Homes in London & Home Counties
A complete service for builders, developers and investors, Butler & Stag Land & New Homes is a dedicated department that...
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New builds vs older homes - which suits you?
A bit like being a cat or a dog person, homebuyers often fall into two distinct camps - those who would only ever consider
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Reform announcements promise brighter future for leaseholders
On January 7th 2021 the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced one of the biggest changes in English Property Law...
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Stamp duty payment holiday - what does it mean for you?
When buying a property, homeowners would normally have to pay something called Stamp Duty Land Transaction Tax on all properties...
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The future of Property Viewings - virtual tours
As we recover from the initial shock and chaos of the last few weeks, we must divert our attention to ways that allow us to continue...
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Residential Mortgages - The Bank of Mum and Dad
The Bank of Mum and Dad is becoming a more common contributor towards first-time buyer's deposits.
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Residential Mortgages - Let to Buy info
We have recently advised on a deal that has allowed a client to retain their current home and take money out of that house, to allow them...
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Residential Mortgages - Shared Ownership
In 2018, the average UK tenant spent 52% of their disposable income on rent and with rental payments so high it makes saving for a deposit...
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Cladding and Lending - What can be done if I have been affected?
The repercussions following the dreadful Grenfell tragedy back in 2017 will forever be with the families and friends of those that lost lives.
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Our thoughts on the budget announcements
Last week the Chancellor Phillip Hammond announced he was scrapping the stamp duty for many first time buyers.
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Nationwide to pass on interest rate rise to mortgage customers
According to the Bank of England, 43% of homeowners are on variable mortgage rates and 57% are on fixed rate mortgages. T
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The Launch of our New Service 'Rooms'
Does the room or communal areas require any cosmetic improvements? If yes, then ensure that you are specific and list each issue that requires...
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Royalty to attend East End history exhibition in Mile End
A member of the Royal family will be coming to the East End for a 90th anniversary celebration of the areas rich history.
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Crossrail 2 Update - one of the biggest construction projects
It is no secret that Crossrail has split opinions across the city. It is of course one of the biggest construction projects the UK has ever seen...
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What does Brexit mean for the London Property Market??
Whilst it may have come as a shock and the initial knee jerk reaction from some is one of panic, what does it actually mean for the London...
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The new railway - How will Cross rail benefit us?
With London and the wider east growing rapidly and the population expanding there has never been a more sufficient time for Crossrail...
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Bow Property - Hot Topic - Stamp Duty...
In the London property market the hot topic of conversation has most recently centred around George Osbornes decision to levy an additional...
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Housing Ladder - London's Housing Crisis
Whilst those already on London's overheating housing ladder lick their lips in anticipation of further price increases, many hard working...
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Tax Implications when buying, letting or selling property
We are frequently asked tax related questions by would-be property investors and landlords alike, and due to the complexities involved, we...
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Housing Market To Explode On Tory Win?
The pensioner in Scotland who put a £30,000 wager on a conservative majority win was one of only a few that saw last Fridays result coming.
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Things to know about Japanese Knotweed
Having been in the business longer than I'd care to mention, Japanese knotweed is something I came across many moons ago.
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What does the budget mean for the property market?
Overall the budget appears to have been very positive in terms of the housing market with a couple of changes that really should...
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Landlord and Tenant Obligations - Know your rights
Renting a property can be a draining ordeal, so making sure you know your rights as a tenant or as a landlord are crucial to avoid...
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Benefits Of Mortgage Brokers - invaluable advice and guidance
The buying process can be a daunting one so anything that can take away some of the stress associated is more often than not, well received.
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The Importance of an Inventory. So what is an inventory?
As a landlord, making sure the condition of your property is maintained when you have tenants constantly moving in and out can be...
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Info regarding Property Purchase Price Reductions
Buying and selling property has always been deemed a complex process, and if handled incorrectly can prove costly for buyer or seller.
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Two terms buyers and vendors fear are 'gazumping' &...
Entering the London property market can be a daunting process, for any purchaser or vendor (seller) there is a lot you need to know.
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High Street Estate Agent vs On-Line Estate Agent
Within the past 10 years the internet has really taken us by storm. Whether it's your weekly food shop, next fashion fix or staying in touch...
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Shoreditch Estate Agent Launches Commercial Sales & Lettings
Butler & Stag Estate Agents are delighted to announce the launch of their Commercial Sales and Lettings Departments, headed by...
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London Property Market Update - Looking forward
Despite the clocks going back an hour the property market still has much to look forward. Some remain cautious...
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House over £2 million - Mansion Tax - Are You In Favour?
Dreamed up by the Lib Dems back in 2009, this much talked about new tax is a genuine proposition, should Labour get into government...
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Cycling Around Shoreditch east london
I've always considered myself a driver and if I'm completely honest, I'd never been a fan of bikes as a way of travel and had a certain image of...
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Void Periods - Every Landlords Worst Nightmare
It has been reported that the length of void periods here in the UK has fallen over consecutive years and now stands at an...
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Is The Shoreditch Property Bubble About To Burst?
Is the Property Bubble about to burst in our area? In a word. No! When an area has seen an almost 40% increase in property prices over a two...
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Advantages Of An Accredited Shoreditch Estate Agent
I've only ever rented a flat once and had no problems whatsoever so I've never really appreciated the issues some tenants and...
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The Rental Market in Shoreditch Cools
At Butler & Stag, we have noticed a significant reduction in rental enquiries since the beginning of October.
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Asian Buyers Dominate London Property Market
Buy what you know, close to home, the buy-to-let saying goes. This was ignored by investors in a conference room at Hong Kong's Mandarin...
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Butler & Stag Hackney Property Market Review 2013
What to expect from 2013? The million dollar question on everyone's lips but before I reveal my views, lets first look back at how 2012...
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Premiums For Weekend Markets in East London
Homebuyers pay on average 11% more to live in or a near a market town! With such vibrant markets in East London including Broadway...
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House prices in East London continue to soar...
House prices in East London continue to soar and show no signs of slowing down. On average, properties in East London have risen 6.5%...
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Shoreditch is the Home of a New Breed of Celebrities
Keira Knightley's recent decision to buy a new home in Shoreditch consolidates a trend that has seen this bohemian part of the capital...
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Shoreditch East London Rental Prices
Those who rent pay out over twice as much of their income on their accommodation than homeowners spend on a mortgage, new...
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