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Relocating but not moving far? We’ve got you covered!
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The term ‘relocation’ is often associated with a particular notion: someone packing up their family to move cross-country or even internationally for a change in job or career and specifically at the request of and sometimes with the assistance of, their employer. But did you know that the majority of moves that Relocation Agent Network (RAN) members assist with take place within neighbouring areas and by people managing their own move?
Ready for Euro 2021? We are!
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
We’re passionate about property AND about sport, from sponsoring local teams at grass roots level to supporting our teams at Euro 2021. Hot on the heels of an exciting finish to the Premiership season, football fans are counting down the days until Europe’s greatest players begin a four-week feast of football. Twenty-four teams will contest 51 matches in 12 cities, with Portugal defending their 2016 title.
Exciting news for Amersham!
Monday, May 24, 2021
Congratulations to Gemma Testa, newly appointed Branch Manager at our Amersham office. Gemma has been an estate agent locally for 20 years, most recently as Senior Negotiator at our closely linked Chesham office for the last 5 years, so hits the ground running with in-depth knowledge of the local property market. Amersham can also look forward to continued exceptional service, evidenced by Gemma’s numerous 5 star Google reviews from Chesham residents. We wish her every success in her new role; exciting times ahead!
Leaving London? Go West!
Friday, April 30, 2021
Whilst London has much to offer, ONS data reveals that even pre-pandemic, net outbound migration from London stood at 30,000 in 2019. Lockdowns, home working and changing property requirements have accelerated the urban exodus with the pandemic acting as a catalyst for a change in lifestyle. Many of those moving out of the capital head westward and this month’s spotlight highlights just what makes our network area special for property hunters.
Chilterns Walking Festival May 21 - June 6
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The Chilterns area is blessed with picturesque countryside and scenic walks. So we are delighted that bookings are now live for the spring Chilterns Walking Festival which takes place from 21 May to 6 June with a programme of over 70 guided countryside walks, activities and events. These include routes around nature reserves, iron age hillforts, farms, churches and filming locations and all in The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Buy to Let - The Good News
Monday, April 26, 2021
Whilst the Budget in March offered a double bubble for property sales with its extension to the stamp duty holiday deadline and assistance for first time buyers, the Lettings market has also seen reason for optimism recently with the extension to the furlough scheme and support for the self-employed. February and March were good months for the lettings market, with UK rents holding steady and void periods dropping as tenants start to plan beyond lockdown. The South East, South West and West Midlands all saw average rents increase slightly.
