This week I took on a retirement flat. It is a lovely property available with an age restriction meaning it is only available to those over 55. This was all OK until I came to the scary realisation that that is only 9 years for...
This week sees the welcome return of the ever popular Leigh Art Trail. A now nationally renowned event for local (and further afield) artists to show off their wares and events highlighting the creative side of our special town. We are delighted to be welcoming...
Have you got £900,000 to spend? Well lucky you, no need to show off!! What were you hoping to buy? Currently available are a couple of 4 bedroom detached houses in Chalkwell, some apartments in Bell Sands or The Shore or may be a terraced...
There is no denying it now, I am officially old. After my recent birthday I am now closer to 50 than 40 and it definitely puts me well in to the fuddy duddy category in my office. As I am older there is one thing that...
Don’t believe the negativity. This week we have had a couple of properties that have gone a bit crazy, loads of viewings and loads of interest. This is obviously fantastic for us but has its own set of problems. Whenever we have a number of people...
Does anybody really know what is going on? What is becoming apparent is that not many people actually care! As I write this, we have 5 days before we are supposed to leave the European Union. This obviously looks like it is going to be extended...
As you are probably aware, if you have seen any of our recent marketing, Scott & Stapleton have been trading for over 30 years. Opening the office in 1988, Tim Scott, amongst others, specialised in sales, lettings and management, all of which are still the...
I found out this week that another shop in Leigh Broadway is due to close which will lead to another empty unit no doubt. The announcement that the stationers in Elm Road is due to close was very sad as is the news that The Book...
After just over a year since my colleague Lisa had her terrible accident it has finally been announced that a consultation is to start regarding proposed traffic calming measures in Hadleigh Road, Leigh. Lisa’s head on collision with a speeding motorist was truly awful and something...
For some reason I have seen a lot of empty properties this week. All sorts as well, flats, bungalows and houses. These have been empty for a variety of reasons including people inheriting them, ex rental properties or elderly relatives going in to retirement homes....