Eight Ways Homeowners Can Reduce Their Heating Costs
Here’s a question for you.
What happens when you have a national lockdown in winter?
Well, there a few things but one that’s guaranteed to happen is heating bills rocket.
More people are at home whether to work, learn or stay safe, which means the thermostat gets turned up to keep everyone warm for longer than usual.
The good news is the National Energy Foundation charity has shared eight tips to keep the costs down and cut the amount of energy we use. Here … Continue Reading…
How to Avoid Falling Prey to Fraudsters When Buying a Home
In this two-minute read, we look at the increasingly sophisticated scam that fraudsters are using to separate homebuyers from their hard-earned cash.
Even though we’re in lockdown, criminals are still out there trying to swindle people, so if you plan to buy a new home in 2021, please heed UK Finance’s latest warning about an email scam that is on the rise.
Here’s how it works. Fraudsters hack into the system of a conveyancing firm and monitor their emails. When a deal nears … Continue Reading…
Breaking News -The property market remains open despite new lockdown
The Prime Minister announced at 8pm last night people in England will be going back into lockdown following a surge in Coronavirus cases.
The tighter restrictions include schools shutting until the February half-term for most pupils. People must now work from home if they can, and only essential shops can remain open.
Which leads us to how these new measures will affect people wanting and needing to move home.
According to the Government’s latest advice issued on its website, people CAN still move home … Continue Reading…
10 Resolutions People are Making in 2021
A 90-second speed read to share some resolution ideas to bring some hope in 2021.
99.9 per cent of us cannot wait to see the back of 2020.
And what better time to draw a line under this ‘unprecedented’ year than the opportunity to welcome in a new year. And one which brings new hope.
Below are 10 of the most common resolutions people have made over the past five years, according to polling website You.Gov.
Exercise more.
Eat more healthily.
Lose weight.
Budget finances better.
Learn something … Continue Reading…
Property Trends in the Rental Market in 2020
In this two-minute read, we look at how the private rental sector changed in 2020.
2020 is the year the property world’s most famous mantra – location, location, location – was replaced with a new motto: space, space, space.
In the past, if tenants couldn’t afford a spacious property in a great location, they tended to opt for location and compromise on space.
It was better, most people thought, to have a shorter commute and less living space (after all, most of us … Continue Reading…
Five Fun Festive Activities You Can Do with the Kids
We look at five Christmassy things to do with the kids that won’t break the bank.
Covid-19 has put the kibosh on big family gatherings and trips to the panto this Christmas, but there are still plenty of ways you can get into the festive spirit with your little ones.
Here are five low-cost activities that will bring comfort and joy to your children during the holiday season.
1. Go on a Christmas lights walk/drive
Kids love a bit of razzle-dazzle so take them … Continue Reading…
A Landlord’s Work is Never Done – Or Is It?
Picture this: It’s 4pm on Christmas Day, and you’ve just snuggled down on the sofa to watch a bit of telly. Your belly is full, and your lids are heavy after a Mistletoe Margarita or two (or three, but who’s counting?). Then your phone rings. It’s your tenant – and there’s a problem.
A pipe has burst in the flat that they rent from you and there is water everywhere. You need to get a plumber on it straight away, and … Continue Reading…
The Biggest Property Trends of 2020
In this three-minute read, we look at the key themes that emerged in the UK property market in 2020.
2020 is the year things went nuts in the property sector, with activity in and around Wellingborough, Irthlingborough and Rushden along with the rest of the country screeching to an abrupt halt for several weeks, before blasting back into action as buyers emerged from lockdown with a new set of priorities.
Here are four talking points from the year.
1. Race for space
Lockdown 1 served … Continue Reading…
How the VERY Rich Live – A Billionaire’s Christmas List
At Richard James, we always charge our clients a value for money fee unlike some of the eye-watering prices you’re about to discover. Here are what billionaires are willing to stump up for shoes, burgers, a photo, some vino, and an unbelievable home – a three-minute read.
Have you written out your Christmas wish list yet?
If your loved ones have given you theirs, and you’ve thought, ‘do they think I’m made of money?’, consider yourself lucky.
The letters to Santa from the … Continue Reading…
Five Ways to Raise Your Chances of Renting in Wellingborough, Irthlingborough & Rushden
One thing that seems almost Covid-19 proof is the desire for people in Wellingborough, Irthlingborough & Rushden to move home. The local rental property market has proven resilient this year, with people looking to rent new places to call home.
Below are five tips that’ll come in handy if you’re looking to rent.
Prepare Properly
Consider when you want to move and where you want to rent. Research the areas and the properties in your price range. Create a clear budget and include … Continue Reading…