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Each month we grow HIVE’s social media reach with fantastic property listings, agent insights, video content, and market news. Based on the last 6 months’ activity, we’re on track to hit 3,000,000 impressions over a year. That’s a lot of marketing power to promote your property.
HIVE’s social impressions
Last 180 days: 1,404,736
Instagram impressions
Last 180 days: 467,363
Facebook impressions
Last 180 days: 708,990
We’re successfully selling Dorset homes though social media
The power of social media is just one of HIVE’s modern marketing methods that give our vendors’ listings that extra reach. Follow us to see the quality of our content and preview properties before they come to market!
LinkedIn impressions
Last 180 days: 228,383
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Our fees are paid by the buyer upon them being the successful bidder.
Set a reserve you are happy with
We will agree your minimum sale price, if that price is not achieved, you are under no obligation to sell. Simple, secure, effective.
With a fixed marketing period to generate interest, the winning bidder has 28 days to exchange. If they fail to do so, we will remarket your property.
Buyers pay a significant reservation fee once they have been successful at auction. HIVE have a proud record of 98% of our sales reaching completion!
Buyers in ‘property chains’ are not be able to make the 28-day exchange deadline, so only proceedable buyers will view and bid for your property.
We market your property to cash and mortgage buyers across the UK.
Most of the work is completed up front in the legal pack, so there should be no ‘skeletons’ to worry about, speeding up the transaction process.
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We are proud to introduce ‘HIVE Auction’, an alternative way to sell your property. All auctions take place online and are designed to increase the security of the transaction and speed up the sale process.
With the modern method, the property does not exchange immediately on the ‘fall of the hammer’. Instead, the winning bidder enters into an exclusivity agreement which grants the winner 28 days to legally exchange contracts.
This method opens up the market to more buyers, specifically buyers who need a little extra time for their mortgage application. Once the auction has concluded, the winning bidder will be bound by our terms and the reservation will be paid.
And with HIVE, you will receive the best of both worlds: our modern online auction process, fully supported by the marketing expertise and local knowledge of your HIVE Agency Partner.
Your local HIVE Partner will visit your property, discuss the auction process and agree a reserve and guide price.
We will create a bespoke marketing plan, take photos of your property, produce a marketing brochure, and prepare materials ready to launch the sale of your property.
We will instruct a solicitor to produce an auction legal pack on your property. The solicitors will speak with you directly to get all questions answered.
We will agree an auction date and begin marketing your property on the online portals and to our internal database of buyers across England and Wales.
All viewings will be accompanied by a HIVE Partner, and in some instances an open house, or block viewing, will be arranged.
Under auction conditions, buyers who have viewed your property have the opportunity to make a pre-auction offer.
On the auction day, the auction will run for three hours. Interested parties place bids and, assuming your reserve is met, the winning bidder will be bound by the terms of the auction.
HIVE sales progression will keep you updated of all post auction progress. Your bidder will have a set period to exchange/complete.
We’re ready to boost your property projects with auction, bridging, refurbishment, and development finance. Loans are available up to £10,000,000 and 80% of Open Market Value. Experienced and inexperienced borrowers are welcomed and we accept most property types, including residential, semi-commercial and commerical.
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Speak with our experienced team
Sam Shand Senior Internal BDM
01202 112 908
sam.shand@catalystpf.co.uk
James Farge Sales Director
07808 723 361
james.farge@catalystpf.co.uk
From buying an investment apartment at auction to refurbishing business premises, we help all types of borrowers to achieve their property goals.
Significant Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) changes take effect on 1st April 2025, impacting first-time buyers, repeat buyers, and property investors. It’s crucial to understand how these changes might affect your property purchase plans.
Stamp Duty is a tax paid when purchasing property, calculated based on the property price, buyer status, and whether the property is a main residence or an additional one. Solicitors typically handle the payment upon completion.
Currently, no Stamp Duty is payable for homes priced under £250,000, but as of 1st April 2025, the threshold drops to £125,000 for repeat buyers.
Example Scenario: Emma, purchasing a home for £350,000, would see her Stamp Duty rise from £5,000 to £7,500 - a £2,500 increase.
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Those purchasing second homes or buy-to-let properties will also face higher costs, with changes to Stamp Duty rates which were effective from 31st October 2024.
Example Scenario: If you purchased a second property valued at £380,000, before 31st October 2024 the previous Stamp Duty owed was £17,900. Under the updated rate, however, the amount rises to £25,500an increase of £7,600. It will increase to £28,000 from 1st April 2025.
First-time buyers currently enjoy relief from Stamp Duty on property values up to £425,000. However, after 1st April 2025, this will drop to £300,000, which could impact affordability for many.
Example Scenario: Sarah, a first-time buyer, plans to purchase her first home for £380,000. If she completes on or after 1st April 2025, she’ll face a £4,000 Stamp Duty cost - something she wouldn’t have before. This means Sarah must budget for her deposit, mortgage, and this added expense.
Did you know the average property transaction takes 12–20 weeks?
Starting early could be the difference between securing lower Stamp Duty rates or paying higher fees later. Acting now helps avoid last-minute surprises and extra costs.
For more details on Stamp Duty rates, scan the QR code to read our blog on ‘Stamp Duty Changes April 2025.’
Moving home is often a stressful experience, but at Laceys, we’re committed to making it as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Local Knowledge:
Knowing the local area and market helps us understand issues that may affect your move.
Dedicated Onboarding Specialist:
We guide you through the initial paperwork, simplifying the process from day one.
Personalised Service:
We build lasting relationships with our clients, providing a single point of contact throughout your transaction.
Value for Money:
High-quality service at competitive rates.
Trust us to guide you through your property journey with ease and confidence. Contact us today on 01202 377800 or visit laceyssolicitors.co.uk to get started.