In this 2-minute read, we look at the effect leaving the EU has had on the property market, and if there will be a ‘Brexit bounce’ for house prices in Rayleigh or Hockley. Love it or loathe it, or simply sick to the back teeth of it, Brexit is happening. But what impact will the UK leaving the European Union have on the property market in Rayleigh or Hockley? Like most long-term forecasts, no...
April 2020
When it comes to renting out a property, it pays to invest time in finding the right tenant. Good tenants will pay rent on time and leave your property in a good state when they move out. So how do you find them? Get your house in orderBefore you start, make sure your property is clean and presentable. Don’t cut corners onmaintenance and upkeep. If the property looks cheap and shoddy, you’ll...
There’s more to life as a landlord than simply collecting monthly rental payments. Landlords must meet certain legal obligations. Be clear about what these are – otherwise you could wind up seriously out of pocket or in court. Be a good landlord By law, you must keep the property in good repair (we know you would anyway, but we’re just saying). It must be structurally sound, and you must take...
In this 90 second read, we share why Monday 20 January is the calendar’s gloomiest day and how you can use as it as a springboard for better things. Bob Geldof KBE sung about his dislike for Mondays in the classic Boomtown Rats’ hit. It’s safe to say then, that Bob REALLY wouldn’t like Monday 20 January. Psychologist Dr Cliff Arnall has identified the date as being the most depressing day of...
In this two-minute read, we gaze into our crystal ball while doing a quick Google search, to see what homes in 2030 might look like, work like and contain. Back in 1989 the BBC technology show Tomorrow’s World looked at what the average UK home of 2020 would look like. Its predictions were hit and miss, but they did forecast technology would play a huge part in how we lived. They said we’d be...
In this 90-second read, we reveal why there’s a lot more happening in January than new diets, broken resolutions and returning to normality.“Nothing happens in January, does it?”It’s a question we hear a lot from homeowners in Rayleigh who are thinking of selling but considering putting things off until spring.While that statement might be true about the number of events on people’s social...
This week Nick spoke to Nicola From Jazzercise, to find out a little bit more about her business, and why she feels Rayleigh is a great place to live, work and invest! Nick: Hi Nicola, Can you give me a little introduction to your business? Nicola: Jazzercise is a dance based exercise class that has been running in Rayleigh for over 20 years and has 8 classes a week to choose from with any...
Recently Nick spoke to Keiley and Katy from Baby Ballet to find out a little bit more about their business, and to find out why they feel Rayleigh is a great place to live, work and invest.Hi ladies, Can you give me a little introduction to your business? babyballet is an award winning dance programme which offers ballet classes to babies, toddlers and children across the UK from 6 months to 6...
In this ‘Local Spotlight’ Nick chatted with Saskia from Fitness Buzz to find out a bit about her business, and why she feels Rayleigh is a great place to live, work and invest. Nick: Hi Saskia, Can you tell us a bit about your business?Saskia: Hello my name is saskia and I run a company called Fitnessbuzz based at the Grove school, grove road. I have been running theses classes at the grove school...
In this ‘local spotlight’ Nick spoke to Keith, from VDub Tavern. Nick – Hi Keith, could you tell me a little bit about your business please?Keith: I own the vdubtavern a fully licensed mobile bar A vintage 1978 Vw camper van converted to a mobile bar perfect for weddings, birthdays or other events.Nick – Great, and what made you start your business?Keith: I started the vdub because my...