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The latest ARLA PRS report for September has recently been published, and it was found that: The number of agents witnessing rents hikes remained high in September. The number of properties managed per letting agent branch dropped in September. Demand from prospective renters also fell For the full report, click here “This report sums up… Read more »
The Consumerism Act, new Energy Performance regulations and Tenant Fee Act all impact private landlords. All of these pieces of regulation have been brought in by the present Government (and, of course, the dreaded proposed changes to Section 21 Notices!) As a private landlord, you really do need to be aware of the regulations and… Read more »
(without losing your deposit!) It’s no secret that younger people aren’t able to get on the property ladder as quick as their parents did, therefore renting longer-term seems to be more common than ever. The issue with that is there is a lot of constraints on what you can do to your new home. No… Read more »
Moving home is stressful at the best of times, but how can you ensure the move goes smoothly? It’s one thing making sure everything is packed, cancelled and locked before you leave your family home forever. But what if all the planning in the world doesn’t successfully prep your children? If this is their first… Read more »
Leicester over the last few years is making its mark on the map, with a 2016 Premier League win (woo!), a wide variety of independent restaurants and bars, and great connections to London and other surrounding cities, it’s no wonder why more and more young people are moving here. According to a 2015 report from… Read more »
It has become clear that houses aren’t as easy to buy as they used to be, causing more people to resort to long-term renting. Is it time for Estate Agents to start persuading Landlords that a pet in their property isn’t a bad thing? Pets are part of our everyday lives and part of our… Read more »
According to recent reports, the East Midlands’ property market remained resilient throughout 2018 despite a backdrop of political uncertainty. The company’s Market Insite report, which monitors trends in the regional property market across Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, highlighted a positive year across the region with keen interest from owner-occupiers for freehold property. It also showcased… Read more »
We’re really excited to introduce Elizabeth, our new RICS Chartered Surveyor! What made you decide you wanted to work at Readings? “I made the move to Readings for a few reasons. Firstly, it presented a good opportunity to change to a new sector and to use my previous experience and knowledge in a new field…. Read more »
Amidst all the Brexit drama, knowing when or where to buy a property recently has become more confusing than ever before. Although we don’t know exactly what will happen to the housing market post-Brexit, what we do know is that cross the city, house prices are on the up. In fact, every postcode area… Read more »
Just got your offer accepted on a house? Are you excited? Of course you are! Now just to wait a couple of months for everything to process. Conveyancing takes on average around 12 weeks, but it can be much shorter, with some transactions completing in as little as 4 weeks! Many first-time buyers are surprised are surprised that… Read more »
When you’re buying or selling a home in Ratby, or any other part of Leicestershire, there’s one thing that you need to be sure of – that, when it comes to the person helping you do it, you’re in safe hands which is just one of the benefits of using Readings as your Ratby estate… Read more »
If the time has come to step onto the housing ladder, then chances are you want to get it done as soon as possible and may be asking yourself how to save for a house deposit in a year. If the amount you need for a deposit seems achievable in this timeframe, then there are… Read more »
Auctioneering has been on the rise in recent years thanks to shows such as ‘Storage Wars’ and ‘Homes Under The Hammer’, and more and more homeowners are considering putting their property to auction. However there are pros and cons to living by the gavel, and we’re here to provide you with some key information supporting… Read more »
When it comes to selling your property, it always pays to take a good look at it before it goes on to the market and discover the things you can do to increase the appeal without necessarily breaking the bank, as such, we’ve put together a handy guide on how to add value to your… Read more »
It’s fair to say that buying and selling a house is rarely a straightforward process. But, with the right know-how and levels of support from the solicitors and estate agents involved, it can be made a whole lot easier. At Readings, our Leicestershire estate agents have many years of real estate experience, which we can… Read more »
Moving house is an incredibly stressful time, so we at Readings have tried to make it a little easier on you. We’ve created a downloadable change of address checklist for you to work your way through during the moving process. We hope this makes the process a little easier for you, and don’t forget to treat yourself… Read more »
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