New properties for summer

Summer is here and with the arrival of the sunshine comes a whole host of new properties at Norfolk Property Lettings & Management. We always try to offer a broad spectrum of different homes in a variety of locations to cater to the diverse requirements of those keen to rent in Norfolk. Currently available to […]

Another day at the office

It is interesting to see how many former office blocks are currently being converted into city living apartments At Norfolk Property Lettings & Management we have successfully let a number of these in recent months to those seeking a modern home in the heart of Norwich. Among them were eight properties at Grosvenor House on […]

Growing the business

It has been an exciting 12 months for Norfolk Property Lettings & Management The past year has seen us successfully grow the business while also managing to ensure we retain the personal and professional service we are known for. We now have some 40 per cent more properties on our books than we had in […]

Independent thinking

Landlords working with independent agencies such as ourselves know only too well the benefits of a bespoke service Not only do we have vast experience and extensive local knowledge but we are able to offer the kind of hands-on service the corporate companies just can’t compete with. As other small agencies in Norfolk have been […]

UK Cities House Price Index – October 2017

UK city house price inflation increases to 6.1% with robust growth in regional cities.The house price to earnings (p/e) ratio in London is 14.5x. Three other cities have a ratio over 10x.There is further upside for house prices in large regional cities of up to 25% if affordability levels rise over the long run average. […]

Student Accommodation

Research experts at high-end agency Savills say a total of £5.3 billion is expected to be invested in the student accommodation sector this year, up 17 per cent from 2016. The agency says the UK student sector is now an established global market, attracting rapidly rising levels of international investment, so far largely unaffected by […]

5 steps to a successful rental

Looking to rent a new home? Whether you’re a novice or it’s just been a while since last time, these simple steps will help you land there safely.Read more with. By Phil Spencer November 13, 2017  Zoopla 1. Use online tools You might not own the property you are moving to, but it should still be your […]

Lack of cleanliness easily biggest reason why tenants forfeit deposits

Cleanliness – or its lack – has been named by letting agents as the most common reason for tenants losing their deposit. A survey of 265 ARLA Propertymark member branches found that 88% of agents said the main reason tenants don’t get their deposits back is because they leave the property dirty or messy. Another […]

Call for carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in all properties to let

Almost a third of renters in the UK do not have a life-saving carbon monoxide alarm in their property, with four in five unaware that it is their responsibility – and not their landlord’s or agent’s – to provide one. The ‘Carbon Monoxide Be Alarmed!’ campaign says private renters are still at risk of carbon […]

New inquiry into private rented sector will look at whether enforcement is working

A new inquiry has been launched into the private rented sector. It will specifically look at the area of enforcement by local authorities, including whether councils have adequate powers to intervene when rental properties are sub-standard or dangerous, whether licensing schemes are working, and whether tenants are able to complain effectively. Announcing the inquiry, Clive […]