As we reflect on the key points from the 2024 UK Budget, many of our clients—whether they’re first-time buyers, growing families, or those looking for premium properties in the Northumberland and Scottish Borders areas—will no doubt be...
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Category Property Insights
House Prices Hold Steady Ahead of the Election
As we approach the upcoming election, the housing market is showing signs of steadiness. According to a recent article by Rightmove, house prices have remained near last month’s record high, with the average asking price of a home falling...
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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%: What It Means for Your Mortgage
The Bank of England has decided to keep the Base Rate steady at 5.25% this month. This marks the seventh consecutive time the rate has been held since August 2023, following 14 straight increases. So, what does this mean for your mortgage...
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Good time to buy
Delighted to have been featured in February’s Scottish Field Magazine sharing advice about why now could be a good time to buy. The rise in interest rates towards the end of last year combined with the increasing cost of living,...
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Prepare to sell in 2023
Delighted to have been featured in January’s Scottish Field Magazine sharing advice about preparing to sell in 2023. As we edge towards the close of this year and start thinking about the new year ahead, some of us may already be...
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Design Inspo October
October was a busy month in Paton & Co HQ, and not only in terms of properties coming to the market and going under offer: we also had a busy month on our socials with the start of two new series of posts. In the first, #AskPaddy, we...
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