Monthly Archives: August 2020


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Evictions – An important update for landlords in Wellingborough, Irthlingborough & Rushden

On Friday it was announced by the Government there is now an extension on the ban on landlords evicting tenants in England and Wales.

The new ruling means landlords will have to legally wait until 20 September to begin proceedings using the eviction process.

Landlords will now have to give tenants six months’ notice of eviction, before the pandemic struck it was usually two months.

It was a last-minute measure by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government as the original deadline … Continue Reading…


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The most common mistakes Landlords in Wellingborough, Irthlingborough & Rushden make

Hands up if you think this statement is true. Being a landlord is easy. You buy a property, find a tenant, and then sit back like Daddy Warbucks and count the cash as it rolls in!

 

If you raised your (jazz) hands, then we’ve got news for you. One of the most common mistakes new property investors make, is to assume that all landlords live on Easy Street.

 

The reality is that letting a property comes with a host of legal responsibilities. If … Continue Reading…


August Market Comment

August Market Comment

As 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 longer hair! But three months of hair growth does not require three haircuts – yet three months of pent-up housing demand DOES require three times the stock availability!

That bottle stopper has now been released, prompted by the end (?) of … Continue Reading…


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Warning – Look Out for the Phone Criminals

We look at the despicable criminals targeting people’s phones in Northamptonshire and what we can do to stop them.

Do you know your fishing from your phishing?

While one is a gentle pastime popular among millions, the other according to Wikipedia, is this:

Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information or data, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication, usually an email.

In other words, it’s a scam email.

But now we … Continue Reading…


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Six Ways You Can Spot a Legal Eagle From A Tired Turkey

When you are selling a home, you have two crucial decisions to make.

Firstly, choosing the right estate agent to sell your home is often the difference between getting a good deal or ending up with no deal.

Secondly, selecting the right conveyancing solicitor will no doubt make your life easier and less stressful. Picking a bad one often leads to headaches, hassle and having to chase them up continually.

During the 29 years we’ve been serving the people of around Wellingborough, Irthlingborough and … Continue Reading…


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Seven steps to being a successful landlord in Wellingborough, Irthlingborough & Rushden

Being a landlord can be challenging, complicated and confusing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

By following these quick tips below, you’ll make your life easier and your properties more profitable.

1)            Get Three (Free) Valuations. So, you have a property to rent? We suggest calling in three different letting agencies to compare prices, people, and approach. Be careful not to be sucked in by cheap fees as it’s often reflected in the service you get.

2)            Picking a Letting Agent. … Continue Reading…


Help

Property Prices Holding Steady According to National Survey of Estate Agents

Summer is traditionally the busy season for property sales and despite negative post lockdown predictions, the UK housing market would appear to be heating up again this summer. That’s according to a recent national property survey, conducted by Relocation Agent Network, of which Richard James is a member.

Survey respondents, including Richard James, found that property sales and rental activity are steadily accelerating as the market tries to regain momentum after a slow spring, when the UK Government’s Covid-19 restrictions put so many … Continue Reading…


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Simple Garden Makeover Tips for Sellers

Smarten up your garden to boost its appeal when thinking of selling your home.

One of the most significant property trends to emerge from lockdown is the growing importance of outdoor space to buyers.

Industry insiders report that post-lockdown, an increasing number of people are looking for homes with a garden – or at least access to communal spaces.

This anecdotal evidence is backed up by Rightmove, which says searches for homes with gardens increased by 42% in May.

With buyers’ priorities shifting, we … Continue Reading…