Goodrich Estates

We’re very proud of the history and longevity of these individual estate agencies, whose collective strength have helped us to build the business that we are today. Below you'll find insights and lessons we've held close to our hearts and minds throughout our tenure in property. We hope these experiences will help you on your way, whether you're developing your property portfolio or buying/selling for the first time...

How to avoid a large capital gains tax when selling

Capital gains tax raises billions for the Government every year. Investors and people selling their properties could be in for some hefty tax bills, particularly with the capital gains tax changes coming into play. Capital gains tax, in the simplest sense, is the tax paid on profits from disposing of assets. As of 6th April 2023, the amount of profit you can make from your property sale before incurring a capital gains tax bill reduced from £12,300 to £6,000. It then halves again to £3,000 from the following tax year.

Here’s all you need to know about capital gains tax…

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10 top tips every new home buyer needs to know

As a child, I always dreamed of interiors and could often be found cutting up the Argos catalogue and as an adult, I quickly fell in love with Pinterest and Instagram.

Finally, the day arrived when I picked up the keys to my first home. I was filled with interior ideas and excitement, but soon became frustrated with the difficulty of making those ideas a reality. Hours and hours spent with endless tabs open on my laptop, trying to find those perfect items, looking for advice and practical tips… surely there was a better way.

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Fewer Londoners leave for the country as pandemic-era exodus eases

The capital regains its appeal to homebuyers as more people return to the office

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Well-established Savills operation moves to new home

Savills, and previously Smiths Gore, has had a presence in the town since 1968

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Avoid a large capital gains tax bill when selling

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