Experts warn that the UK General Election will have implications for the future of rental reform and Leicestershire’s commercial and residential property market.
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Category: The housing market
UK Housing Marketing Predictions 2024
Is now the right time to buy? Find out about predictions for the 2024 housing market, factors affecting it, house prices and more from property experts.
What should you look for in an RICS Level 2 Survey?
This blog was originally published on 27 February 2019 and was updated following the renaming of RICS survey products in October 2023. Being a first-time buyer can sometimes be a daunting experience as you furiously gather together reams of paperwork before handing over your hard-earned cash. One of the documents that you’ll likely pore… Read more »
How much is your house worth in the Leicester property market?
Wondering how much your house is worth in Leicester? Find out from the property experts at Readings. Click here to read more.
How long does it take to sell a house in Leicester?
Selling a house can be a daunting task, especially if it’s your first time. But even if you’ve been through the process before, the market is constantly changing which can often add extra pressures and worries into the mix.
Buying A House – A Step-by-Step Guide
Purchasing a home can be intimidating and exciting at the same time, especially if it’s you’re a first time buyer. We’re here to make things easier to understand.
The most popular locations to move to in Leicester
Moving to a new area can be both exciting and daunting, especially if you don’t have a specific location in mind.
Five home renovations that require no planning permission
We all go through a phase of wanting to update our home, but sometimes big projects require planning permission. Thanks to Property Reporter, we can provide you with 5 home renovations that require no planning permission! 1: Adding a porchYou don’t need to apply for planning permission when building a porch if it’s no more… Read more »
Listed Buildings in Leicestershire
There are over 1000 listed buildings in Leicestershire, and many conversation areas, all working to preserve the historic character of our area. We’ve all walked around in Leicestershire and been in awe of some of the beautiful buildings our city has to offer. However, if you’re thinking of turning one of these works of art… Read more »
Tips on making your next move easier!
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 »
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 »
The Benefits of Using Readings As Your Ratby Estate Agents
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 »
Should you put your property to auction?
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 »