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Slough’s a winner!
Friday, May 11, 2018
Slough came out on top at this year’s Thames Valley Property Awards winning the Town/City of the Year 2018 award, beating nominees Oxford and Bracknell. The award focuses on towns and cities in the Thames Valley that have developed what they offer to both employers and residents. Previous winners of the award have implemented successful town centre development strategies and have attracted inward investment to the town. Slough, this year’s winner is no exception having developed extensively over the past few years to create an improved environment with better facilities for all.
Make Your Rental Feel Like Home
Thursday, May 10, 2018
An increasing number of young people (46% of 25- 34-year-olds) now rent their home, whilst saving for that all important first foot on the property ladder. Renting certainly has its merits, including greater choice of location, but restrictions often limit what you can do to make the property “your own” and feel like home. All it takes is a little inspiration to transform your rented home from bland to beautiful without upsetting the landlord and without splashing cash you won’t get back. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Award winning Slough RFC Youth section
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Slough Rugby Club’s Frost sponsored youth section gathered on Sunday to celebrate the achievements of its members at the club’s annual awards ceremony.
Blue skies for the bank holiday!
Friday, May 4, 2018
With wall to wall sunshine and blue skies forecast for the bank holiday, if you’re feeling energetic try some simple styling and bring the seaside home! Picture your home as a holiday house, and you'll see it in a whole new light.
Buy to Let mortgage options at all time high
Thursday, May 3, 2018
The number of Buy to Let (BTL) mortgage products available has exceeded 2,000 for the very first time, in spite of the new financial regulations and obligations that landlords face. Independent mortgage market monitoring service Moneyfacts, has identified 2,022 different BTL mortgage products – a 20% increase in the last 12 months.
Tackling the UK’s housing crisis
Friday, April 27, 2018
The UK’s shortage of new homes remains critical; a shortfall caused over decades by increased demand, limited building land, planning hurdles and limited investment in construction. In 2015 the government’s stated aim was to add one million new homes by 2020 (or 200,000 additional homes per year) including conversion of buildings such as offices, churches and farm buildings.
