Welcome to Mollie!
A big Aldreds welcome to Mollie Dawes who is our new trainee in Great Yarmouth office!
Mollie is local to the town and joins us after a career in dentistry.
We wish Mollie all the best for her career with us!
Aldreds Christmas Opening Hours
Tuesday 23rd December 9am to 12noon
Saturday 27th December 9am to 3pm (12noon rentals and 1pm Stalham)
Monday 29th December 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 30th December 9am to 4pm
Back to normal Friday 2nd January 2026!!!
Wishing all our clients and customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Welcome to Kelsie!
A big Aldreds welcome to Kelsie who is our new trainee in Lowestoft office!
Kelsie is a Lowestoft girl who has been keen to get into estate agency for some time!
We are excited to have her join us and wish her all the best in her exciting role!
December Housing Market
It is no secret that December is the quietest month in the housing market.
Having said that it is a time of year where house sales are still being agreed, properties come to the market and viewings are taking place….but just in slightly lower numbers.
However, if you are putting off your moving plans until 2026 there are some things you can do in readiness!
If you are selling why not get your property valued so that you have got the information you need to be ready to list it for sale in 2026. We as a firm are slightly quieter on with sales valuations in December so have plenty of capacity to come and see you.
If you are looking at buying why not call us to register with us and talk us through what you are looking to buy next year. We can provide information on properties we have for sale, talk to you about market trends and also make sure you are set up with us so we can keep in contact you regarding new properties coming to market in 2026.
Our offices are fully open and ready to deal with you through December and we look forward to hearing from you if we can be of assistance.
BUDGET NEWS!!
Rachel Reeves UK Budget and it was one of the most anticipated in living memory. Below is a summary of the two key points announced in today and a surprising announcement on stamp duty (SDLT)
HIGHER TAXES ON RENTAL INCOME
From April 2027, income tax rates on property income (i.e. from letting out property) will rise by 2 percentage points.
Basic, higher and additional tax rates for landlords will become 22%, 42% and 47% respectively.
NEW “MANSION TAX” / HIGH VALUE PROPERTY LEVY
The Budget confirmed the introduction of a new annual surcharge on properties valued over £2 million.
This surcharge will begin in April 2028, with a banded system: for example, homes valued between £2 m–£2.5 m face at least a £2,500 surcharge; the highest band (properties over £5 m) could pay as much as £7,500 per year.
The surcharge is on top of standard council tax. The basis for valuation will be new 2026 valuations — not original purchase price.
NO CHANGES TO STAMP DUTY!
Despite speculation ahead of the Budget, no changes were made to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for property purchases.
