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Summer's Here!
Thursday, August 5, 2021
It may not feel like it with the ever-present rain showers, but summer’s here and even if you can’t travel to sunny climes you can start to enjoy lazy days and sunshine. So spend some time transforming your garden into a real haven for relaxing or entertaining and enjoy the summer. It’s all about inspiration and a transformation is possible even if you’re getting your property ready to sell or are renting a property. Changes don’t need to be expensive or permanent. Here’s some inspiration to suit every budget and ideas you can tailor to meet your needs.
Along the river from Staines-upon-Thames to Windsor and beyond..
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Riverside living has always been popular – there is something about the tranquillity and ever-changing landscape that people love. And with early morning mists and long summer days enhancing the stunning scenery, riverside properties are in demand, often commanding a premium if the property comes with a mooring and access to the river itself. A boom in riverside development in recent years has brought a buzz from Staines-upon-Thames to Windsor and beyond with residents able to take advantage of the views, light and riverside amenities.
A record month for Lettings
Thursday, July 8, 2021
June was another busy month for our Lettings teams – our best June ever in fact - and recent statistics confirm national trends towards a decrease in void periods and an increase in average monthly rents. Good news for landlords! Average UK rent has just exceeded £1000pcm for the first time (Homelet July 2021) and voids have dropped in all regions (except the West Midlands) reflecting high levels of tenant demand being seen across the UK according to Goodlord.
The “Road Map” and the property market
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
With the easing of restrictions postponed in England on June 21st, many were putting plans for travel and leisure on hold and instead focussed closer to home with thoughts of moving or improving. The property market remained open for buying, selling, letting and renting but with some significant changes to market conditions and regulations over the last 12 months. Here are just some of the more recent changes and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for vendors, buyers, landlords and tenants.
The holiday is over. Time to get moving!
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
As the stamp duty holiday ends on June 30th, buyer demand for properties remains higher than normal, with demand still outstripping supply. Homebuyers’ new needs for increased space, ability to work from home and have access to outdoor space are all prompting moves, with or without the stamp duty holiday. With demand the driving factor, annual house price growth is at 4.7%, up from 2.2% a year ago and the UK average house price is now £229,300.
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?
