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A Lookback at 2020 – A Bonkers Year for the Property Market

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...

Yule Love Our Four Facts about Popular Christmas Traditions

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...

A Billionaire’s Christmas Wish List

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...

Five Ways to Raise Your Chances of Renting in Rayleigh or Leigh on Sea.

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...

Six Ways to Have Your Most Environmentally-Friendly Christmas Ever

Who says you can't have a great time this Christmas AND do your bit for Planet Earth? In this two-minute read, we look at some simple things people in Rayleigh & Hockley can do to make the festive period as eco-friendly as possible. There's been some positive vaccine news starting to come out in the UK and across the world. But the news around our planet's health isn't as rosy. On Wednesday...

Budgeting Guide for Landlords

In this three-minute read, we outline the costs and expenses landlords encounter when letting a property. To succeed as a landlord, you need to have a realistic idea about the costs you'll encounter when letting out a property. Many people think that being a landlord is child's play; they assume that once the tenant has the keys, the only thing left to do is collect the rent each month. But the...

The Homebuyers’ Guide to the Cost of Moving

In this two-minute read, we outline the costs and fees associated with buying a property so that you can budget for your next move. Buying a new home can be an exciting prospect, but often in the thrill of the search, buyers fail to budget for some of the costs that are part and parcel of the process. Consumer champion Which? estimates moving costs on average of £10,000 (that’s excluding...

Top Tip for 2021 Sellers: Don’t Break Out the Baubles and Tinsel Just Yet

In this three-minute read, we look at why people planning to sell in 2021 should act now to take advantage of the traditional surge in interest from serious buyers. If you’re contemplating putting your home on the market next year, there’s one thing you can do right now to maximise your chances of getting a great deal. Before you get carried away in a giddy rush of festive fever and adorn...

Ten Things Landlords Should Know About Tenants and Pets

In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet. Should tenants be allowed to keep pets in rental properties? It’s a thorny subject that is back in the spotlight after an MP called for landlords to be more flexible on the issue. Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell argues that preventing tenants from being with their beloved pet companion is cruel...

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