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What buyers really want
Friday, May 20, 2016
A recent GoCompare Mortgages survey asked 2,000 would be buyers what their top property priorities were and perhaps surprisingly warmth and energy efficiency, central heating and double-glazing came out on top. Just 34% aspired to an ensuite bathroom and reliable broadband outranked highly-rated schools. Homebuyers see off-road parking as more essential than a garage and technology is of increasing importance. The ability to stream live TV and films and a living room big enough for a large flat screen TV ranks way above period features.
Ready to Let?
Thursday, May 12, 2016
The rental market is buoyant with high demand for rental properties; now is a great time to let your property. House prices are still increasing so while your rental property is generating a monthly income for you, it’s also likely to be appreciating in value. Increasingly tenants are seeking better value for money by moving out of central London to areas within easy commute, such as Staines-upon-Thames, Windsor, Langley and Burnham and at The Frost Partnership, we have a waiting list of quality tenants looking for properties of all types from one bedroom apartments in Slough to five bedroom family homes in Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield.
Small is beautiful!
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Whether you believe that “small is beautiful” or think “the bigger the better”, in property terms size does matter. So whether you live in a compact studio apartment and want to maximise the space or just want to get more out of a small room or unused area in your house, here are some ideas to inspire you.
First time around?
Friday, April 29, 2016
The chancellor’s Budget in March offered first-time buyers a generous bonus in the shape of a new Lifetime Isa, available from April 2017, to be used for a deposit on a first property. It has been suggested that more is needed for aspiring homeowners to make that all-important first step on the property ladder. Slow growth in salaries, job insecurity and rising house prices due to limited supply have delayed that first step for many first timers trying to accumulate a deposit. Many in their 30s are still unable to buy, with the average house price at ten times their salary, and the gap is increasing. For some a loan from the "Bank of Mum and Dad" is a possibility but others have to sacrifice a social life and live at home or rent whilst saving for a deposit.
OFSTED, Waitrose and odd numbers
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Asking prices for property across the South East are currently more than 30% above the national average of £299,287* with proximity to the capital having historically been the driving factor. Across the area that The Frost Partnership network covers there’s a host of factors pushing prices upward year on year. Bucks, Berks and Middlesex all have abundant park areas, leisure facilities, employment opportunities and transport links – road, rail and air. Commutability, (especially proximity to stations) is a key factor in sustaining both property prices and demand but what else creates the pockets where buyers are prepared to pay a significant premium for property?
Get your garden ready for summer.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Spring is here and as the evenings get longer and the days get warmer you can really start to dream about lazy days and sunshine. So what better time to give some serious thought to what you can do to get your garden ready for summer and make it a real haven for relaxing or entertaining? Whatever the size of your garden, even if it’s a small patio or roof terrace, a total transformation is almost instantly possible even if you’re getting your property ready to sell or are renting a property and don’t want anything too permanent. There’s something to suit every budget and ideas you can tailor to meet your needs.
