Getting to know ARLA Propertymark....
by James TillerWe are proud to be members of ARLA Propertymark and have been for quite some time now as we believe in ensuring we keep to the highest standards of knowledge and professionalism within the industry. Awareness of ARLA Propertymark...
Lettings Autumn Update
by Matt DilkesAs 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
by Christopher ShawTo 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%...
August Market Comment - Sales
by Christopher ShawAs soon as the Brexit decision was “concluded” late last year, we were hit by the pandemic. Four years of uncertainty was condensed into a bottle neck of demand, which was then frustrated by three months of lockdown – and...
Stamp Duty changes & Buy to Let Opportunities
by Matt DilkesThe Government announced a temporary cut to stamp duty in the summer statement, meaning that from 8 July 2020, anyone purchasing a property in England and Northern Ireland will find that the threshold for paying Stamp Duty Land...
August Market Comment - Lettings
by James TillerThe sun is shining outside (or at least was earlier in the week!), and after a very unusual last few months we are now back in our office as opposed to working from our bedrooms or gardens! The whole team at Christopher Shaw...
Landlord insurance explained - are you fully covered? Expert advice on offer!
by Matt DilkesWe are asked about landlord insurance all the time - it is huge area with lots of different types of cover available. This makes it hard for us to be able to tell you exactly what type you will need as it will depend entirely on...
June 2020 - Market Comment
by Christopher ShawIt might be tempting to believe that the pandemic has been destructive and all-consuming on all fronts, especially in relation to the property market, which virtually ground to a halt a few weeks ago. We British are a resilient...
Changes to Electrical Safety Legislation for Landlords - 1st July 2020
by James TillerThe Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on 1 June 2020. The new regulations will apply to new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and to existing tenancies from 1 April 2021....
Property Presentation & Virtual Viewings Explained...
by Matt DilkesWhen letting your property, you naturally want your property to look its best, but how far should you go in terms of presentation? Firstly, aim to understand how your property “sits” within the market. Not all tenants have the...