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Spotlight on Gerrards Cross – our estate agents’ view
Friday, November 18, 2016
Gerrards Cross is quite simply one of England’s most sought after places to live with a reputation for exclusivity and property prices that have risen faster and are considerably higher than the UK average. So what makes Gerrards Cross so desirable? At first sight it may not appear to have the rich history of neighbouring Chilterns villages. Much of its architecture dates from post 1906, following the arrival of the railway - a catalyst for rapid growth. Scratch the surface, however, and there is much more to Gerrards Cross than first meets the eye.
Core Values underpin teamwork for U11s
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
As if to underline that “Teamwork gets you moving” Slough RFC sent this write up about their Frost sponsored U11s side. On Sunday, Farnborough’s Mini Rugby Festival was about much more than just rugby skill. Teams from around the country were marked on how well they embodied rugby’s Core Values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship; the values that lie at the very heart of Rugby Union in England.
Teamwork gets you moving.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Teamwork is crucial to success whether in sport, business or life in general. It encourages cooperation, efficiency and quality with “two heads being better than one”. The property industry is no different; every transaction, sale, purchase or let, relies on a team of people to take it from initial offer to completion with minimal stress. Our 15 office network across Middlesex, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, has the breadth of expertise and teamwork to get you moving.
Cosy up! Winter’s coming.
Friday, November 11, 2016
With dark, cold evenings there’s a lot you can do - from wood burning stoves to draught excluders - to keep your home cosy, secure and energy efficient this winter. It may be cold, wet and windy outdoors but your home can be a warm, relaxing haven. So cosy up ready for winter.
Do you need a survey?
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Approximately 20% of homebuyers rely solely on a mortgage valuation report when buying a property. Too often, having fallen in love with a property at first viewing, buyers overlook cracks, peeling paint, loose tiles and poor plumbing. So, if you think you have found your dream home, make sure the property is structurally sound and that is not going to be a nightmare! When you’re already investing a huge sum buying a property, a RICS survey might seem an unnecessary expense, but a few hundred pounds spent on a survey could save thousands of pounds and heartache further down the line. It could even let you renegotiate the purchase price or withdraw from a potentially disastrous purchase. By being aware of any issues before you buy, you can make informed decisions and budget for any repairs that need doing.
Looking for a lease extension?
Thursday, November 3, 2016
If you own a leasehold flat or maisonette with an unexpired lease term of less than 90 years, you may well have considered whether it is possible to extend the lease. After all, a shortening lease term of 85 years or less can have a negative effect on demand, saleability and value of your property. It is certainly worth looking into sooner rather than later as, once a lease term is less than 80 years, the cost of extending the lease increases significantly.
