It's been a while since I wrote anything and in fact what I
really should say is it's been a while since I had time to write anything,
except that would make me look like I am unable to prioritise or I think the
blog isn't a priority! Now I am digging a hole! Never mind here is a blog and I
will write more regularly again now.
My friend at the bank of England is worried about the help
to buy scheme, he says the economy is already on the mend and that with this
help for the housing market there could be a boom.
I think he is stating the very obvious and my advice to
everyone is exactly the same as I have given my daughter over the weekend. Buy
now if you are able, waiting until January to receive the interest free 15%
from the Government will put you into the mix with everyone else and there is a
reasonably sure bet that there will rapidly become a shortage of houses for
sale and prices will rise. If you have 20% deposit now, buy now and a reap the
rewards when prices rise. You can always trade up next year and make use of the
15% then. If you do that the government's plan will still be working as that
will still be fuelling the economy.
What a great weekend we have just had with lovely weather.
It was my birthday on Saturday and we had a BBQ with some friends and family
which was really enjoyable and a very welcome break from the building project.
Francis Marshall FNAEA
Managing Director
Bradleys Group