It has been a couple of weeks now since Boris Johnson has been our latest Prime Minister and we have had various promises about Northern powerhouses and how he can negotiate with the EU for a better Brexit deal where no politician before him seemed...
What makes a good Block Management Agent? With over 30 years in this industry I’ve asked this question many times. I’ve bought, sold and managed a large amount of property over the years and time and time again I have asked the question ‘What makes a...
Over the last few years it seems that there has been a concerted effort by the government to penalise private landlords. These have included changes in taxes being paid, additional tenants rights, minimum EPC and habitation requirements and stamp duty alterations. Some of these have...
Do you buy with your heart or your head? Are you a jump straight in if the feelings right or are you a spreadsheet and pros & cons list sort of person? I have a property available that will test even the most ardent spreadsheet warrior. The...
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...