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Mind the gap: Tips for finding new tenants
Thursday, September 1, 2016
No landlord wants the expense of lengthy void periods between tenancies. And, in theory, it should be easy enough to find new tenants with the current shortage of properties. It’s not always easy, however, to find tenants that match your requirements, so here are some tips for finding your ideal tenant.
Homework before term starts?
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
September is traditionally the time when the property market steps up a gear after a long lazy summer holiday relaxing with family and friends.
Excellent service from start to finish!
Friday, August 26, 2016
It’s always good to head into the weekend on a high note and to hear of a job well done. This time it’s the turn of the Burnham Lettings team headed by Wendy Taylor for a 5 star review on independent review site, Rateragent.
Teens Dream Homes - a guest blog by Amber, 16
Thursday, August 25, 2016
There is a range of ‘ideal houses’ that teenagers aspire to own such as mansions, houses abroad and beach side houses. I believe that a teenager’s idea of a dream house is very much manipulated by the media and what they see on TV. Teenagers use social media every day, whether it is using a computer or scrolling through their facebook feed, and what they see can change their opinions on how they believe they should live and what to aspire to.
First timers remain upbeat after Leave vote
Monday, August 22, 2016
Whilst some agents saw buyer demand drop following the Brexit vote, sales to first-time buyers remained strong, according to the National Association of Estate Agents’ June housing market report. Mark Hayward, of the NAEA, said: “It’s a relief to see that looking at the month overall, buyers were still keen to buy, sellers were still keen to sell and sales were still going through at the same level as we’d expect.” The new housing minister’s commitment to building a million new homes is encouraging for first time buyers as is the lowering of interest rates and availability of mortgages.
Spotlight on Amersham - our estate agent's view
Friday, August 19, 2016
With its timbered coaching inns, Georgian tea rooms, antique shops and Market House, Old Amersham is one of the most photogenic towns in The Chilterns. An excellent choice of restaurants and pubs includes The Artichoke (listed in the Top 50 UK Restaurants Good Food Guide 2016), and the stylish but intimate Gilbeys. Both old and new town Amersham-on-the-Hill have plenty of lively cafes, pubs and restaurants as well as a variety of boutiques and high street stores.
