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Update for Landlords
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The lettings market in our network area remains extremely buoyant with the number of prospective tenants far outnumbering the properties that are available. We have seen 10-15% increases in rents over the last 12 months and rents are still increasing, although at a slower rate due to affordability as many tenants cannot afford “out of kilter” rent increases on top of the current cost of living crisis.
A fabulous, festive weekend
Thursday, May 4, 2023
This weekend promises to be full of pageantry and celebration for the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and whatever the weather, there’s sure to be an event nearby for you to join in the festivities.
Spotlight along the Elizabeth Line
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Running from Reading in the West, through central London and Essex to Shenfield in the East and through Canary Wharf and Woolwich to Abbey Wood, The Elizabeth Line is London’s newest line. Detailed planning started in 2001 and construction began in 2009 at Canary Wharf. It is fitting that the late Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the new roundel naming the Elizabeth line in 2016, and formally opened the line in May 2022. With journey time from Slough to Canary Wharf in under an hour, towns and villages along the Elizabeth Line have become more desirable for commuters and house prices have seen a corresponding uplift over the decade prior to its opening.
In Full Regalia
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Coronation Weekend Saturday 6th - Monday 8th May promises to be filled with ceremonial and celebratory events, traditions and pageantry. Aside from the Coronation itself, the Coronation Big Lunch will see celebrations across the UK, from a simple cup of tea and cake with a neighbour to full regalia street parties. As people take to the streets, gardens, parks and community spaces to join the celebrations and mark this historic occasion, we look at ways to bring the regalia into your home with some Coronation magic in your décor.
BUDGET 2023: No news, good news for the property market?
Friday, March 17, 2023
Perhaps the key takeaway from Wednesday’s Budget is the Chancellor’s statement that the UK is expected to avoid recession this year, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. Inflation is also forecast to reduce to 2.9% by the end of 2023. Good news indeed compared to predictions last November, that the average inflation rate for 2023 would be 7.4%. A number of measures will also ease affordability; the current energy price guarantee has been extended a further three months to June 2023 and fuel duty is frozen for the next 12 months. Extra assistance with childcare costs over the next two years should improve household budgets and allow a return to employment for many.
Spotlight on our new and old towns
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Most towns grow slowly over decades or even centuries, embracing traditional architecture but incorporating new design and planning for future needs. This is especially true across our network area spanning Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Middlesex. Some towns, such as Chesham, have absorbed the old heart of the town within designated conservation areas as organic growth expands outwards. Others, such as the new and old towns of Beaconsfield, scarcely touch and sit almost a mile apart.
