Round & About December 2020 issue

ROUND & ABOUT DECEMBER 2020

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Published by Best Area Magazines Ltd - 07899 757473 Email: roundandaboutbanbury@gmail.com

Suppliers & Fitters of Gas Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fireplace Surrounds We can help with the following services: • Supply & fitting of wood burning stoves • Fireplaces (all fuels) • Chimney Lining • Chimney rebuilds • Ancillary brickwork • Chimney sweeping Our products & suppliers

Contact us for more information

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Body & Soul Massage/Beauty Therapy An experienced and ITEC qualified Massage Therapist based in Banbury The following treatments are offered in the comfort of my own therapy room:

Swedish (relaxing) Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Indian Head Massage, Bamboo Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Acupressure Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Hopi Ear Candling & Myofascial Cupping.

NOV,DEC FULLtreatments PAGES Also offering Beauty facials and waxing

THEN JAN FEB 1/2’S Please contact Vanessa on:

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PAINTER & DECORATOR • Skilled Tradesman • 40 Years Experience • Competitve rates • Free Estimates Specialist in Wallpaper Lining paper - Decorative and textured work Skirting, Architraves and Wood work Tiling and much more...

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DAWNS FLOWERS Beautiful Flowers Whatever The Occasion

Christmas Bouquets and arrangements order now to guarantee delivery before Christmas Last Delivery Day is Wednesday Saturday 23rd December

We Are OPEN Following Goverment Christmas Trees, Holly WreathsGuidelines and Social Distancing Door Wreaths, with Swags,Hand TableSanitise Centres Stations Available from Tuesday 28thWreaths, November Christmas Trees, Holly

FREE Tree Netting Door Wreaths, Table Centres Available from Week Beginning 23rd November FREE TREE NETTING SERVICE

Silk Cemetery Pots and Cemetery Vases Silk cemetery grave pots ideal for the winter Ideal formonths theahead winter months ahead Nets

wide variety of colours BagsLogs, of Potatoes, of Dry Bags of Farm Fresh Eggs & Nets of Dry Logs

Grave Pots, Wreaths

Potatoes and&Farm Fresh Eggs Door Wreaths are now available in Sanderz Middleton Cheney

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all our customers old & new December Opening Hours

Mon to Fri 9.00 ~ 5.00pm Sat 9.00 ~ 4.00pm Sun 10.00 ~ 3.00pm ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED DAWNS FLOWERS, BURGESS FARM FARTHINGHOE ROAD, MIDDLETON CHENEY TEL: 01295 711288 OR MOBILE: 07771 907971

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BODICOTE FLYOVER FARM SHOP

White Post Road, Bodicote, Nr. Banbury, OX15 4AD www.bodicoteflyoverfarmshop.co.uk 6

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HOW HAS CORONAVIRUS AFFECTED THE HOUSING MARKET? Should you make the most of rising house prices by selling your property, get on the ladder during the stamp duty holiday or sit tight until the market settles?

Laura Davidson conveyancing specialist at Shakespeare Martineau explains the impact coronavirus has had on the housing market.

Property website Rightmove has released data that shows more homes are selling within a week of being put on the market than at any time in the last decade, indicating a strong appetite for housing stock.

Why have house sales surged?

With the first lockdown putting most moves on hold it’s thought that pent up demand, the stamp duty holiday, and many people now desiring more indoor and outdoor space, has caused a quick scramble for sales.

At Shakespeare Martineau we experienced a surge in instructions for conveyancing transactions and a sharp increase in quotes and enquiries too.

What’s happening in your area?

As more people work from home, location becomes more flexible, making it likely that more people will want to move out of London, where they can get more space at a more affordable price. Villages outside of London, like Adderbury and Middleton Cheney are likely to become more desirable putting sellers in a good position.

Is now a good time to buy or sell?

The stamp duty holiday does benefit those that are looking to take a step up the ladder, and those looking to downsize, saving up to £15,000 of upfront charges. With such high levels of competition, you may find purchasers in a bidding war over your property if you choose to sell, but equally you may find yourself paying more to secure the property you want.

For first time buyers however, the market place is getting tougher. 90% mortgages are now incredibly hard to come by and there is also added competition from downsizers and investors for cheaper properties.

However, as more people look to move and take advantage of the government schemes we might see a surge in affordable properties entering the market.

Are house prices going to drop?

It’s hard to say whether house prices will continue to rise or take a down turn in the longer-term. Right now there is a lot of positivity in the market, with no signs of slowing and there’s also calls for the stamp duty holiday to be extended past the current end of March deadline.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property and would like a free consultation call 0330 024 0333, email laura.davidson@shma.co.uk or visit www.shma.co.uk.

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