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What Rishi Sunak’s latest pledges mean for landlords in Rayleigh & Hockley.

In this three-minute read, we look at what the Stamp Duty holiday and a new grant scheme for green home improvements mean for landlords. Chancellor Rishi Sunak made two big announcements about the property market last week and triggered a flurry of activity. Both initiatives represent attractive propositions for savvy landlords. But, as always, it pays to do your homework first. Stamp Duty...

Homeowners and seekers in Rayleigh & Hockley Check out these top tips from an architect.

In this three-minute read, architect Nigel Bidwell shares his tips on what to look for when buying a property AND ways to add value to your current home. Since the easing of lockdown restrictions, the property market has roared back into action. This has been turbo-charged in England and Northern Ireland by the stamp duty holiday announced last week on the first £500,000 of property sales. (Take...

Five tips to help community groups in Rayleigh & Hockley.

In this three-minute read, we explore how you can help the little community groups that make such a big difference in Rayleigh & Hockley.  Throughout this pandemic, many kind-hearted volunteers have rolled up their sleeves without fuss or faff. They have cooked, sewn, fundraised, collected, and delivered to support those in need. They are members of small neighbourhood groups and charities...

BIG Breaking News – For the Rayleigh & Hockley Property Market

A 2-minute read. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced sweeping changes this afternoon around Stamp Duty which is excellent news for anyone thinking of buying a home in Rayleigh & Hockley. Stamp Duty is a tax applied when you buy a property and the announcement that there will be a payment holiday starting immediately means homebuyers will save thousands of pounds. What's Changing? The...

A guide to managing rent arrears in Rayleigh & Hockley.

In this two-minute read, we look at helpful new advice for landlords dealing with cases of rent arrears. At the beginning of the pandemic, many predicted Covid-19 would have a disastrous impact on the private rental sector. But new figures show that 90% of tenants have paid their rent in full during the pandemic—a better result than many had anticipated. Unfortunately, we’re not out of the...

Post-lockdown, Covid-19 July property market update for Rayleigh.

What a few months it has been! – the market was incredibly strong in Jan, and Feb. Even the two weeks before lockdown happened we saw some great numbers in relation to sales and lets. Obviously during lockdown, this was not so easy. There were some sales agreed from pre-lockdown viewings but overall, the government hit the ‘pause’ button on the property market, which effected the amount of...

Keep it local – ways to spend your money in Rayleigh & Hockley

In this three-minute read, we share some ideas on how you can help your local shops and businesses through these difficult times. One of the most remarkable things about the Covid-19 crisis is the way communities in Rayleigh & Hockley have pulled together. People have stepped up and supported their neighbours, the vulnerable and the NHS. As we enter a new phase of this pandemic – let’s...

How landlords in Rayleigh & Hockley can escape the red tape jungle

In this three-minute read, we look at the legal responsibilities of landlords in Rayleigh & Hockley – and reveal why it pays to let the experts handle the red tape. Some people say being a landlord is easy. These people are wrong. Glance through the list of the 175 plus laws that apply to landlords in the UK and you quickly realise there is a lot more to the lettings game than most people...

How to prepare your property in Rayleigh or Hockley for sale or rent

In this three-minute read, we look at how best to prepare your property perfectly for those all-important marketing photographs. If you’re putting your house or flat on the market for sale or rent, there is one thing you can do to make an immediate impact. To maximise your chances of securing the best possible deal, spend time preparing your property before it is photographed for promotional...

Five good news stories from the world of property

A feelgood Friday property special – A 2-minute read. Eggs-citing design Architects have designed a floating chicken farm. Yes, really. The three-storey creation will nestle on a concrete pontoon in a Rotterdam waterway, in The Netherlands. It will house 7,000 hens, an egg processing plant, and a cress farm. So, what do the neighbours think? As the chicken farm will go next to an existing...

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