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In this month's edition of Viewpoint, produced by our partners at Yellow Brick Mortgages, we explore planning for inheritance tax, personal possessions cover, and state pension ages.

**This Christmas we are raising money for homelessness charity, Crisis. All donations make a difference*** Crisis at Christmas Christmas! A word that brings to mind happy memories filled with fun and family. But for many, it can be an especially stressful even utterly miserable time of year. Of course, homelessness in the UK is a real problem all year round. But this time of year sits in stark contrast...

House prices tend to rise with inflation, so with the UK annual inflation hitting 4.2% last week, that’s good news, isn’t it? Yes and no – let me explain what it means for Norwich homeowners. The year-on-year cost of living rose by 4.2% in October, its highest rate in almost a decade. The jump in prices (inflation), pushed mainly by increasing fuel and energy costs, places further pressure on...

The Government’s scheduled publication of their White Paper for the Renter's Reform Bill, which incorporates proposals to forbid Section 21 evictions and introduce ‘Lifetime Deposits’, has been suspended until 2022. The additional time is required to give a chance to create a level playing field to reforms for both landlords and tenants in the private rented sector in England. In this article, I...

In recent articles on the Norwich property market, I have been talking a lot about house prices over the last 12 months and 5 years in Norwich. When it comes to newspapers talking about the property market, the headline most people look at is what is happening to house prices. However, as 2 in 3 (65.1%) of Norwich home sellers are also home buyers, the price is almost irrelevant. Let me explain. If your...

Each month we bring you the latest news on landlords and tenancy with a quick round-up all in one place.   10 Dos and don’ts for student landlords NRLA (6 min read) The National Residential Landlords Association has launched a new series aimed at student landlords. From furnishing your property to licensing and retainers, check out the list for some useful dos and don’ts. Full story...

There are many reasons you might need to get your property valued, including insurance, selling and/or buying, and taxation purposes. All of these can be arduous and stressful processes, so the last thing you want is to deal with a nightmarish property valuation on top of it all. While the world of home valuation can appear confusing and complex to the untrained eye, the team at Watsons knows exactly how...

The current housing market means that many young people are required to rent their homes before they are able to buy. It can be challenging to get on the property ladder but renting is a great option to help you find the perfect house to live in temporarily. While it may not appeal to you if you’re hoping to get on the property ladder, it does offer a flexible option in the meantime or if you’re...

The warmth of the sun on your face. The relaxing sound of the shore and crashing waves. Excited children and happy dogs playing in the sand and surf. You have probably enjoyed family outings to many of North Norfolk's legendary beaches, but did you know that 26 men lost their lives making them safe for us? A deadly legacy of landmines Beginning in 1944 the military began removing British landmines that...

How far would you go to help your child get on in the world? Many Norwich parents move areas to ensure their child gets into the best primary school or fund their university costs. Many of you reading this have even helped your children with the deposit for their first home from savings. However, I have come across many Norwich people in their 50’s and 60’s, who have good jobs and incomes, yet...