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Spotlight on Burnham – our estate agent’s view
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Burnham village lies west of Slough close to the M4. Transport links are excellent, with mainline railway stations at Burnham and Taplow, connecting to London Paddington, Slough and Reading.
Here Comes Summer!
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
With long, balmy evenings, it’s time for some simple styling to make the most of the summer ahead. Think of your home as a holiday house, and you'll see it in a whole new light.
Let To Rent
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Let-to-rent isn't a new idea, but it’s one that is becoming more commonplace as a way of life. Massive and increasing costs to move, and problems replacing existing mortgages are often cited as a reason for not selling a property but letting it and renting another property to live in. Schooling often prompts a decision to let-to-rent if a family wants to live in a specific catchment area for a limited period and it’s also a great way to try living in a new area whilst keeping your options open. It may be the ideal option to facilitate a short term work contract, or just a way of keeping a home that you can’t bear to sell.
Slough estate agent’s forecast for the local property market
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
With a fantastic location under 20 minutes from Heathrow and London, on the M4 and close to the M25, Slough boasts a vibrant community (one of the most ethnically diverse in the UK), a thriving £2.5 billion economy and ambitious investment plans underway. So what does our Slough estate agent forecast for the local property market there?
Brexit – two weeks on
Friday, July 8, 2016
As the dust starts to settle two weeks after the UK’s referendum vote to leave the EU, there is still perhaps only one thing that can be said with any degree of certainty - that it has been a monumental fortnight in UK politics. After the shockwave of the referendum result, by and large the nation is trying to adjust and return to normal, whatever that may turn out to be. But attempts to restore calm have not been helped by media speculation, widespread outrage on social media and upheaval in both the Labour and Conservative parties, including the resignation of David Cameron as prime minister.
Top 20 “must have” features to sell your home
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Gone are the days when period features, good schools and an ensuite bathroom would prompt a quick sale, according to a recent survey of 2,000 homebuyers by GoCompare Mortgages. Homebuyers’ wish lists have changed in the last decade along with technological advances and lifestyle changes. Warmth and energy efficiency are key priorities for buyers with central heating and double-glazing filling the top slots in the top 20 “must have” features. Healthy, sustainable green living isn't a new idea, but it is increasingly becoming a top priority for homebuyers.
