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Winter-proof your home!
Thursday, November 11, 2021
November really heralds the change in season; the clocks go back and all of a sudden the evenings are dark and chilly. But don’t despair, there are many ways to winter-proof your home to make it cosy, secure and energy efficient. From draught excluders and lighting to wood burning stoves, whilst it’s cold, wet and windy outside, you can still come back to a cosy, warm home after a long day. So here are some tips to cosy up for winter.
Mortgage Matters
Monday, November 8, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of the UK economy, in so many ways, including the housing market and finance. As we learn to live with the virus and head towards a new normal, here is how the pandemic may have changed things for you in terms of your mortgage options.
Open Days - Saturday 16th and 30th October with Extended Stamp Duty Holiday
Friday, October 8, 2021
The Gate House, Ashford, Surrey is now complete with beautiful landscaping looking fabulous in the autumn sunshine. We are excited to be able to offer buyers the opportunity to benefit from an EXTENDED STAMP DUTY HOLIDAY potentially saving thousands of pounds on the purchase of a new home at The Gate House*. Two bedroom apartments start from just £325,000 and one bedroom from £275,000.
Lettings notice periods. A return to normal from October 1st
Thursday, September 30, 2021
After a year and a half of disruption due to the COVID pandemic, the government has confirmed that notice periods in England are to return to pre-pandemic levels on 1 October 2021. Notice periods had been set at four-months in most cases since June this year.
Gas Safety Week: Ten top tips to stay safe
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Have you checked your gas appliances recently? This week is Gas Safety Week 13 -18 September; its aim is to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of gas appliances. According to recent research, 20% of homes have a potentially dangerous gas appliance and Gas Safe Register warns that almost seven million homes could be at risk. Carbon monoxide poisoning affects over a thousand people each year and can be fatal. Here are ten top tips to stay safe.
Tenant demand at all time high
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Tenant demand in the private rental sector is now at its highest ever according to ARLA Propertymark. The average number of new prospective tenants registered per branch increased 16% in July from June figures to the highest figure ever recorded, breaking August 2020’s previous record.