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Should I Sell My Rental Property In Leicester?
Introduction: There’s no denying it’s been a very strange and unpredictable 18 months, and the same is true for the property sector. Deciding when might be a good time to sell a rental property can be difficult at the best of times, but throw in a global pandemic, bans on evictions, changes in legislation and… Read more »
What’s The Difference Between A Homebuyer Report And A Mortgage Valuation?
Getting on the property ladder for the first time or buying a new place is exciting, but the number of different surveys and reports that need carrying out can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re going to cover the difference between a Mortgage Valuation and a Homebuyer Report in this blog post. Surveys, reports, and more… Read more »
ARLA PRS report for September
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 »
Why are younger people staying in Leicester?
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 »
East Midlands property market remains resilient despite uncertainty
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 »
Where to buy your property in Leicester
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 »
How long does conveyancing take?
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 »
How To Save For A House Deposit In A Year
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 »
Who do you inform when moving?
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 »
What do estate agents do?
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 »
Viewing a property with 8 top tips!
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 »
Is it better to rent or buy in 2018?
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 »
Purchasing a repossessed property
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 »
The Pros and Cons Of The Help To Buy Scheme
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 »
House Viewing Checklist
To help you make the most of a property viewing, here is our house viewing checklist which features a list of questions to have under your belt – and also some things to watch out for yourself. This way you won’t fall into the trap of getting caught up in the ‘wow’ factor and forget… Read more »