May 2022 - Lettings Market Update
3 minute read posted by James Tiller
Since the Tenant Fee Ban that came into effect in June 2019, we have noted that May has seen less activity than would have been traditionally expected in terms of lettings when many tenants held off moving to avoid having to pay...
How to upgrade your EPC, and get financial assistance to do so!
1 minute read posted by James Tiller
We met with Peter Bywater from Ridgewater Energy to offer help on some potential solutions on the pressing matter of rented properties meeting Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. We have covered this topic before through our...
Understanding Leases - with Niki Adkins from Frettens Solicitors
2 minute read posted by Matt Dilkes
As a buyer, seller or landlord you will no doubt of come across leases on properties. A lease is a ‘contract’ between the freeholder and leaseholder of a property. For example, a block of flats may be owned by a freeholder who...
The Compliance Edition - EPC & Legionella Advice For Landlords
3 minute read posted by James Tiller
Do you know your rental property's EPC rating? If not you probably should find out as from 2025, the minimum EPC rating for rental properties will change from E to C which in some cases can be quite a jump. The last significant...
The importance of gas safety in rental properties
2 minute read posted by James Tiller
Following on from Gas Safety Week earlier this month awareness about the importance of gas safety in the home is a priority all year round. As a landlord you have a legal requirement to uphold your responsibilities, if you don't...
September 2021 Lettings Update - Section 21, Gas Safety Week & more...!
5 minute read posted by James Tiller
And just like that the summer seems to be drawing to a close......after the brilliant boost the England football team gave us at the Euros in June the warm and pleasant September has seemed to keep summer hanging on for a few more...
Video Update - Right to Rent Changes from 30th June 2021
2 minute read posted by James Tiller
Under the current law in England, letting agents and landlords must check that all prospective tenants aged 18 and over can legally rent a residential property before starting a new tenancy. Citizens from the EU, EEA and...
Christopher Shaw Residential now NAEA Propertymark recognised!
2 minute read posted by James Tiller
We delighted to announce that the company is now NAEA Propertymark accredited as the company continues to develop by specialising in Landlord-to-Landlord sales. The new accreditation builds on our long-standing ARLA Propertymark...
Lettings Autumn Update
1 minute read posted by Matt Dilkes
As we look towards the autumn and winter trading months, our video below we discusses how busy the local lettings market has been, as well as our current operational situation with Covid-19. Our industry body Propertymark ( ARLA )...
October 2020 - Market Comment
3 minute read posted by Christopher Shaw
To say estate agents are busy would be an understatement. The unprecedented uplift in buyer demand over the past three months certainly bucks any notion of pandemic paralysis. Rightmove tells us that buyer enquiries are up 14%...
