Jacksons - Magazine - Page 2
This month, the UK
CONTENTS
property market presents
several favourable
conditions for sellers,
COVER STORY
Mother’s Day Gifts
Need to find the perfect
gift for your mum this
Mother’s Day?
6
LIFESTYLE
4
8
PROPERTY
Property Industry
Biggest positives for
the property market
2
16
Our Latest Instructions
Take a look at a selection
of our latest properties on
the market
20
28
About Us
Get to know us a little better
and see why we are your
agent of choice
Your Home Move
Your guide to help you
every step of the way on
your home move
Government Recap
Take a look at all of the
government activity of recent
Step Into March
A challenge for change
starts in March
10
11
Working From Home
How to stay motivated
while working from home
12
Seasonal Recipes
March is the season for new
recipes to get you cooking
Film and TV This Month
The best on-screne entertainment
to enjoy this month
SPORTS
14
15
Six Nations Rugby
Find out more about how
England are getting on
Cheltenham Festival
Get out to the horse racing this
month at Cheltenham
landlords, and buyers
BIGGEST UK
PROPERTY
MARKET
POSITIVES
OF TODAY
R
ecent developments, including
regulatory reforms and market
dynamics, have created a landscape
that offers numerous advantages.
Regulatory reforms have enhanced property
rights, market activity in key areas like
London is robust, house price growth
remains stable, and the rental market
continues to thrive.
BANK OF ENGLAND’S INTEREST
RATE CUT TO 4.5%
WELCOME TO THE LATEST EDITION!
A
s we spring forward into
a new season, we see the
sun beginning to
glimmer and nature coming
alive, and so too is the property
market blooming as we explore
on pages 2&3, with a
complementary summary on
all the latest government
highlights on pages 4&5. Our
leaders have a tough job, but so
do we all, and we all need tips to
stay motivated in our jobs from
time to time, which we divulge
on page 10.
With Mother’s Day fast
approaching, now is the time to
start thinking about what you’re
going to bless your mum with
later in the month, with all our
recommendations on pages
6&7. If you need to get up and
get active, Step into March On
2025: A Challenge for Change is
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PROPERTY NEWS
perfect for you, and you’ll see
why if you read pages 8&9.
On page 14 we look at how
England are doing in the Rugby
Six Nations so far and how they
are looking for their final
games, while on page 15 it’s the
Cheltenham Festival for all you
horse lovers.
Page 11 celebrates the best TV
and film has to offer this month,
while on pages 12&13 we rustle
up the best recipes in season for
March.
So, take a sip of your iced tea
sangria to welcome in the new
season of spring, snuggle up on
the corner of the sofa, and enjoy
this month’s magazine!
Daniel Evans
Editor
The Bank of England’s interest rate cut last
month will benefit the property market
substantially by making mortgages more
affordable for buyers, potentially increasing
demand. As borrowing costs decrease, more
prospective homeowners may enter the
market, which could lead to quicker sales for
sellers. This boost in demand might help
maintain or even increase property prices,
especially in competitive areas. Additionally,
as mortgage payments become more
manageable, homeowners may feel more
financially secure and more likely to
purchase new properties, further stimulating
the market. Sellers should be encouraged by
this more favourable environment for
attracting buyers.
REGULATORY REFORMS
BENEFITING SELLERS AND
LANDLORDS
A major regulatory reform is the removal of
the two-year leasehold rule, which took
effect from 31st January. Previously,
homeowners had to own their property for
two years before being eligible to extend or
purchase their lease. This change enables
homeowners to extend or buy their lease
