In Wales, the market was partially re-opened on the 22nd June, but restricted to the viewing of unoccupied properties only. On the 27th July the market fully re-opened with permission to view occupied properties as well. Since then the activity levels have soared, both with large...
This is the day that the property sales and letting market will finally open fully in Wales. What does this mean? You will be able to view properties that are occupied, with or without the owners being present. We will be continuing to conduct all viewings...
The Welsh Government have now announced the concessions that are to be made in the liability to Land Transaction Tax, which replaced Stamp Duty, in Wales. This duty is payable on completion of the purchase of a property and will apply to all completions, from the...
At 9.00am on Monday 22nd June, The Welsh Government sanctioned the partial re-opening of the residential property market, 6 weeks after England. The response and activity has been good. From the first day the level of telephone calls and email enquiries has been large. Property viewings...
We all applaud this development, which will enable us to start the climb back to normality. At Kelvin Francis we have adhered to the rules (the Law) regardless of our personal views, but at last we are able to offer some meaningful service to our many...
The answer is unfortunately, NO. According to current regulations covering the coronavirus pandemic, it clearly states that you should not enter a building for any purpose related to buying or renting a residential property that is not yours, with or without the owner. You are permitted to...
Good, although Wales is still in lock down. It is hard to believe that the Welsh Government wouldn’t agree to comply with the Westminster Parliaments’ decision to allow the property market to reopen, but they haven’t yet. Pressure will undoubtedly be on them to work in...
Yes, there most certainly is! Most sales agreed of properties before the crisis, are just temporarily on hold. As soon...
Reported today by industry publication, 'Property Industry Eye' “Home buyers and renters should, as far as possible, delay moving to a new house while emergency measures are in place to fight coronavirus." The Government has said that house moves can, if absolutely unavoidable, go ahead. It has...
Following the Governments Directive, we have been required to close our offices. However, we are working remotely and have 24 hour telephone contact, where you can leave a message and we will endeavour to come back to you. Please use this for important matters only. The ‘Latest...