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Leicester is a lovely place to live because the many different parts to it means there’s always something for everyone. So, if you’re looking for the perfect home to buy in this great East Midlands county, then you might be asking yourself where do we cover because there are plenty of houses for sale in… Read more »
Amy, a valued member of our Lettings team has achieved the Propertymark Qualification NFoPP QCF Level 3 Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management (a mouthful we know!) – congratulations! Amy has been working with us as a letting agent for 3 years now and she comments: “It was important for me to secure this… Read more »
We are delighted to announce that Sean Sexton, has qualified as a registered chartered surveyor. Congratulations! For the last couple of months it’s been clear to everyone in the office that Sean has been working incredibly hard to prepare for the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) which has elevated him from AssocRICS to MRICS. Once… Read more »
As Chartered Surveyor will be regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and have relevant qualifications and industry experience. All RICS members must comply with the following professional standards: Act with integrity Always provide Always provide a high standard of service Act in a way that promotes trust in the profession Treat others with respect… Read more »
Help to Buy equity loan scheme means you can move with just a 5% deposit and is available for both first time buyers and existing home owners. The equity loan from the Home and Community Agency is up to a maximum of 20% of the purchase price. But if you’re looking to repay, re-mortgage or… Read more »
Selling a property can be a stressful experience at the best of times. In fact, some consider it to be right up there with divorce and the loss of a loved one as one of the most stressful things to go through in life. But, as with anything, a lot depends on the people you… Read more »
Auctions are rapidly gathering pace as the preferred way to buy and sell a property, especially ones that are unusual or could make a great investment. And by the looks of the swelling numbers of folk filling our auction rooms time and time again, it’s showing no signs of slowing down. We have a fantastic upcoming… Read more »
Online estate agents allow people to buy and sell houses without having to set foot in a high street office. As a local, traditional Leicester estate agent it got us thinking, what is the difference between us and an online estate agent? With the success of sites such as Rightmove or OnTheMarket.com, we utilise these online tools to… Read more »
Auction House Readings held their first property auction of 2017 on the 23rd February to coincide with storm Doris. A great catalogue of local properties promised to fill the room with eager bidders. Record numbers of pre-auction enquiries had been received and all at Readings anticipated a great turn out. As Doris whipped up a… Read more »
Anyone who has bought, sold or let a property, in the last few years will be aware of the need for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This is a document which ranks properties in terms of energy efficiency and gives a guide to prospective buyers or tenants on how efficiently a property uses energy and… Read more »
Wow, only days to go until Christmas and what a whirlwind of a year it’s been! It seems like only yesterday that we were welcoming in the New Year and now 2017 is just around the corner! So, have you got all of your Christmas shopping covered yet? By the looks of it, lots of… Read more »
House moving can be a complicated and drawn out process, especially when there are added things to get your head around, such as a Help to Buy loan. While it’s certainly something that has helped many people get a mortgage and at a better rate than they would have in the past, the government scheme… Read more »
It’s always fun to hold a get together with friends and colleagues. And, when there’s a charity element involved, it makes it an even more special occasion too. We can’t believe it’s been a whole two years since we moved to our great new premises in the heart of Leicester on Granby Street. And we’re… Read more »
If you’re selling a property, it can be a bonus if it’s in a desirable area or great location, but there are also plenty of things that, as a seller, you can do yourself to make your home more appealing. Often much of what makes the sale speedy and more profitable can be the way… Read more »
In these cash strapped times, many of us find ourselves on the hunt for a bargain, or looking for ways to cut corners when it comes to avoiding extra expense. But, with the cost of buying a new home, can you really afford to go without the reassurance of a full building survey? Chances are… Read more »
At Readings we value the importance of community and believe that one of the ways we can support each other is by helping those worse off than ourselves. Not only do we look to support worthy local causes but we also like to encourage those around us to do the same. Charity Link is a… Read more »
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