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How to protect yourself and your funds
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
The current economic climate is putting pressure on many high street businesses. With this in mind it is vital that you choose the right letting agent in order to protect yourself and your money. Before signing any contracts always check that the agent has Client Money Protection in place to protect all tenant and landlord funds, as well as professional indemnity insurance and an independent redress scheme. With an established, local ARLA Propertymark agent like The Frost Partnership you can be assured that all these financial protections are in place and be confident your money is in safe hands.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas..
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
It may be freezing outside but the odds of a white Christmas in London are low at 5/1 and that’s for just one snowflake to fall on Christmas Day. We all want our Christmas to be perfect and whilst a snowy Christmas is high on some wish lists, there are many other ways to create a happy home over the festive season. So as Christmas music and baubles fill the high street and the frenzy of shopping and gift wrapping grows, here are some ways to create a stress free, happy Christmas at home.
Measurement Matters
Friday, November 23, 2018
A new guide issued by the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) will help buyers and tenants to get a better deal and pay a fair price, based on accurate measurement of a home. The new RICS Measurement Matters guide aims to prevent any inconsistent and inaccurate measurement practices and ensure homes are measured consistently, for both sales and lettings properties. The guide also highlights the importance of consumers checking with their estate agent that the person measuring their property is qualified to do so.
Spotlight on Langley
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Spotlight on Langley - our estate agents view. Langley lies east of Slough just off J5 of the M4. Its excellent transport facilities include mainline train services half-hourly to London Paddington (25 minutes) and to Slough, Reading, Oxford, Bristol and the West Country. Regular bus routes connect with Slough and Heathrow Airport and there is easy access to the motorway network - the M25, M40 and M3. Proximity to the new Crossrail route will also give direct access to The City with a resulting impact on property prices.
Cosy up! Winter’s on its way.
Monday, November 12, 2018
Now that the clocks have gone back and the evenings are darker earlier, there’s a lot you can do - from wood burning stoves to draught excluders - to make your home warm and energy efficient this winter. And a few changes here and there can make it look really inviting too. It may be cold and wet outside but your home can be warm and relaxing after a long day. Here are our top tips for ways to cosy up ready for winter.
Are you managing? Relax and let us do the work.
Friday, November 9, 2018
If you are letting a property, you’ll know that keeping on top of maintenance and compliance with new regulations and legislation can be a real headache at the best of times. If you are new to letting it can seem daunting and even if you’re an experienced landlord, if you’re letting several properties, you may simply not have the time to juggle everything. So what are the options?
