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Spotlight on Burnham - our estate agent’s view
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Spotlight on Burnham - our estate agent’s view. The village of Burnham lies just west of Slough close to J7 of the M4. It has excellent transport links, with mainline railway stations at Burnham and Taplow, connecting to London Paddington, Slough and Reading. With the advent of Crossrail, journey times will improve even further and this has already contributed to the rise in property prices in the area.
Safe as houses?
Monday, October 9, 2017
As autumn fades the nights draw in. October is officially National Home Security Month (sponsored by Yale and with the support of the Thames Valley Police) and with a significant increase in burglaries once the clocks go back, it’s designed to raise awareness of home security by offering advice, information and support. Whether you are thinking of selling or staying put this winter, here are some tips from The Frost Partnership to keep you and your property “as safe as houses” giving your home added appeal in the process.
Help to buy your own apartment in Staines-upon-Thames
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Specialist house builder and brownfield developer Inland Homes is holding a ‘Help to Buy’ event at its popular Venture House and Voyager Place developments in Staines upon Thames this Saturday 7th October, from 10am to 5pm. Potential buyers are invited to come along and find out more about the Government’s Help to Buy scheme, which is available to assist with purchasing one of the final apartments. There will also be an independent financial advisor at the event between 12 and 3pm, who will be able to assist with any financial queries, and an independent solicitor for any legal questions.
Doing your homework
Monday, September 18, 2017
When it comes to selling houses, it pays to do your homework to avoid wasting time and money. Low cost options abound in the current property market but what appears to be a money saving option could well turn out to be a gamble that doesn’t pay off. No frills airlines have become an integral part of today’s tourist industry but consider whether you would pay between £500 and £1000 for a ticket in the knowledge that the plane may never take off? You then wait six months but end up no closer to your destination and have no chance of a refund. Would you be prepared to take that risk? This analogy reflects what is happening in the property industry with the advent of agents with a purely online offering and no high street presence. Most “online only” agents require payment of an upfront fee of between £500 and £1000 with no guarantee of selling your house and no refund if you don’t.
Spotlight on Wraysbury - our estate agent’s view
Friday, September 15, 2017
Spotlight on Wraysbury - our estate agent’s view. Wraysbury has had more than its fair share of famous residents over the years – so just what is it about Wraysbury that attracts the glitterati? Actors and musicians have been drawn by proximity to both Pinewood and Shepperton Studios and the surrounding areas have often been used as film locations. A riverside lifestyle, access to London, its theatres and all that the capital offers also lure both stars and mere mortals alike.
Autumn – time for a mini makeover?
Monday, September 11, 2017
September brings a “back to school” chill in the air and with no sign of an Indian summer it’s a great time to give your home a mini makeover, adding warmth and texture to every room. When the days get cooler, small changes, such as heavier fabrics and warm lighting transform your home and now’s also the perfect time to give your garden a tidy up before frosts set in.
