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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 »
Take a peek at the infographic we’ve created below that details twelve facts about the property market in Leicester! You can find out the average price of a newly built home in the region, the percentage increase of property prices in the last year and also several facts about ourselves! (We have also included a… Read more »
Smart meters are on the rise, more and more homes are being kitted out with the digital cost-cutters and the implementation of them in all homes is inevitable. In 2009, the government announced its plan to have a smart meter installed in every home by 2020. It was then announced after that all homeowners would… Read more »
As you may or may not be aware, Readings sell property, let property, value property, survey property and auction property! But what do estate agents as a whole actually do? Market your home We at Readings will gather all the relevant information about your property; take professional imagery, gather room dimensions and write up a description to entice… Read more »
When you’re looking to buy or sell in the near future, it’s always a good idea to keep one eye on the property price forecast for the next 5 years to ensure you make the right decision. Ever since an outcome was reached on Brexit, it’s been widely known that this would affect the UK… Read more »
Viewing your potential home can be a very exciting time – but before you sign your name on the dotted line and hand over your hard-earned fees, make sure you’ve read these 8 tips! What are the local amenities like? For the days you just need milk and bread but don’t want to venture… Read more »
Have you found yourself considering whether to rent or buy in 2018? If so, our estate agents in Leicester can help you decide with a handy guide to the benefits of both. Owning your own home is a huge commitment to make, one which can be incredibly satisfying and financially rewarding, but also something which… Read more »
Following another successful selling month in May with 319 lots sold, Auction House – which has a branch in Leicestershire run by Readings Property Group based on Granby Street – has continued its strong performance in 2018, with cumulative results more than 6% ahead (6.26%) of 2017. This brings the group’s results since the start… Read more »
What is an RICS Expert Witness? An expert witness is someone with specialist knowledge of a particular area and can assist the court in a legal dispute. As an RICS expert witness, Peter Woodthorpe, (Managing Director at Readings Property Group) can help with valuations, boundary disputes, party wall issues and more. What does an RICS… Read more »
When you have a perfect location in mind for your dream home but are struggling to meet the house prices in that area, then you may want to consider purchasing a repossessed property. This can be a great move if the right checks are done beforehand, as it can mean buying a property for much… Read more »
What is a probate valuation? After someone passes, probate is the legal process of dealing with their assets which can include bank accounts, vehicles, jewellery and probably the largest investment anyone makes of property. A probate valuation will take into account all of these items (deduct outstanding debts) to calculate how much inheritance tax (IHT)… Read more »
Get a FREE Landlord health check! With ever-changing legislation for the private rental market, it’s a good time to become a compliant Landlord to avoid any penalties! We’re happy to provide a FREE health check for all local landlords, with advice and guidance to ensure you’re doing things right. Have you carried out ‘Right to… Read more »
The average Leicester rental growth is growing at over FOUR times the national average! The latest data and analysis from Landbay has shown that the average rent for a property in England grew by 0.64% in the year to April 2018, as falling rents in London continued to weigh down on otherwise resilient rental growth… Read more »
Have you found yourself mulling over Help to Buy scheme pros and cons in a bid to buy your first Leicester home? This year marks the fifth anniversary of the government’s Help to Buy scheme – an initiative which helps new homeowners get on to the property ladder by offering an equity loan of up… Read more »
If you’re a busy landlord that can’t devote a lot of time to managing properties (maybe it’s not your full-time job) then a local Leicester letting agent could be the answer to ensure that both you and your tenant(s) are happy. If you’re a first-time landlord then working with a letting agent such as Readings… Read more »
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