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...
December 2020
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...
In this two-minute read, 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...
In this two-minute read, we look at why landlords who self-manage their buy-to-lets can never really put their feet up at Christmas. 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 –...
In this 90 second read, we announce our free giveaway of a sold-out children’s book and the difference it is making to young lives. Breaking news ……We’ve teamed up with a children’s author and are giving away digital versions of his fast-selling book, Spot the Different. Jerry Lyons originally wrote the book for his then seven-year-old daughter as a bedtime story to show that being...
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 Rayleigh & Leigh on sea and 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...
In this two-minute read, we trace the origins of some of the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas. Christmas is a time of mistletoe and mulled wine, twinkly trees, and messages from the monarch. And in Rayleigh & Leigh on Sea it seems like many people cannot wait for the festive break. So, let’s explore the history behind the enduring Christmas customsmany of us enjoy. Why do we...
In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords in Rayleigh & Leigh on Sea make when renting out their property. Life is a daily merry-go-round of decision making. What to eat for breakfast? Which coat to put on? Which queue to stand in at the supermarket (socially distanced, of course)? Some decisions are a lot more impactful than...
At Nest in Essex 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...
In this two-minute read, we look at five fantastic tips to help people looking to rent a property in Rayleigh or Leigh on sea One thing that seems almost Covid-19 proof is the desire for people in Rayleigh and Leigh on sea 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...