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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Our Sales Negotiator Abby is always called out for her excellent service by our clients and receives a continuous stream of flowers, thank you cards and chocolates (luckily she shares them with us in the office!). So let’s put a face to the name and find out a little more about her… 1. What’s your… Read more »
For anyone wondering how to get on the property ladder, when the UK Chancellor, Philip Hammond, scrapped stamp duty for first-time buyers in the Autumn budget last year, it opened up a whole host of new possibilities. The potential saving of up to £5,000 on properties of up to £300,000 meant that more people could… Read more »
Whether you’re looking to sell or buy a property in Leicestershire, it always pays to fully get your head around the Leicester Property Market before you start. That way you can be sure that you’re getting the best deal. When it comes to selling your home, getting a good valuation is vital, but, as well… Read more »
Congratulations to Sarah Hayward, one of our post-valuation champagne prize draw winners! All of our clients who have a valuation carried out receive an email invitation to complete a post-property valuation survey to help us maintain the great customer service that we are known for. Thank you to everyone who provided us with valuable feedback,… Read more »
BOO! How many haunted Leicester houses have you visited? Here are the top ten haunted Leicester houses or landmarks – have you had an unexplained hair-raising feeling when visiting? 1. Braunstone Hall: Including a young woman, hunters believe that there are a number of phantoms who call Braunstone Hall their home along with those pulled… Read more »
When a move is on the cards, whether it’s for work or play, to be closer to family, to make a new start, or be in a catchment area for the best schools, it’s always a good idea to know the area you’re moving to before you buy a place to live. There are many… Read more »
Tuesday 5th September 2017 is the International Day of Charity and today we pledge our ongoing support to local Leicester charity, Charity Link. Our donation will help ensure that the most vulnerable people in our community receive the essential items they need to ensure a decent standard of living. In January 2016 we chose to partner with… Read more »
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