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...
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...
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....
ts that time of year again. The forecast for the next few days is for sub zero temperatures and snow. Just as the housing market looks like it is kicking off after a fantastic January it could all come crashing down as we batten down...
Late last year we were fortunate to received instructions to sell the latest high quality Elmore Homes development in Chalkwell. As expected we received a great deal of interest in the 2 brand new houses that were constructed and we are pleased to announce that...
Its that time of year when we usually take a good number of new houses on to the market and 2019 has already not disappointed. This is great news for us estate agents but what if you are selling a house and decide to try...