Landlords are vital to the local economy

Landlords are important contributors to local economies, according to research from specialist lender Aldermore. According to the bank, which provides financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and personal customers, they generate wealth for the areas close to their properties in different ways. According to the research, almost eight out of 10 landlords choose to […]

A system that is fair and workable for tenants and responsible landlords is needed

The National Residential Landlords Association is calling for balance and clarity following claims of potential amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill. The calls follow the publication of a BBC News report claiming that the government has circulated draft proposed amendments to backbench MPs. The report claims that draft amendments to the Bill – which was published in […]

Planning for build-to-rent sites is still slow

New analysis has revealed that 40 per cent of build-to-rent (BtR) sites take at least a year to achieve planning consent, representing a rise of seven per cent from a decade ago. According to new analysis from the British Property Federation (BPF) planning times have become longer because of the application process. Despite this challenge, […]

The National Landlord Investment Show is back for 2024

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on March 6 this year for its first event of the 2024 calendar. Now in its 11th year, the free-to-attend one-day event features a packed schedule. The show includes over 50 seminars, offering the latest insights and advice on everything from tax, finance and legal advice […]

2024: A new year and new colours

Those considering refreshing their home interiors this year might be interested to know the new shades for 2024 are warm, soft and easy on the eye. The Pantone Color of the Year is Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023), a light apricot shade which could work well against cream and ivory backdrops. Pepper it in through cushions, […]

Landlords, would you like to have your say?

It has been another year of ups and downs for the property lettings market, but now landlords, tenants, agents and others involved are being invited to have their say. HM Treasury has opened its representations portal and invited anyone who would like their views to be considered to submit their ideas for the next budget […]

Happy Christmas!

A very happy Christmas and a big thank you to all our landlords, tenants, partners and those who are considering joining us in 2024! It has been a busy year for us at Norfolk Property Management and Lettings – and a year with many ups and downs for all those involved in property rentals. Times are not […]

Choose Norfolk at Christmastime!

It’s the festive season and where would you most like to be living right now? Well, Norfolk locations seem to regularly top the British charts when it comes to favourite places to live and shop at this time of year. This year, London’s Metro publication listed Norwich as one of its top shopping destinations for […]

UK Build-to-Rent sector continues to grow

The Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has continued to expand over the past 12 months despite the challenging economic conditions. According to new research by the British Property Federation (BPF) the total number of BTR homes completed or in the pipeline across the UK rose to 263,694 at the end of the third quarter (Q3) of 2023. […]

Norfolk is one of the safest places to live…

Norfolk has the second fewest burglaries in the country, according to recent research, with Suffolk coming in third. According to security company ADT’s 2023 Burglary Report, the county is one of the least targeted areas of England and Wales by home robbers. It saw just 3.3 burglaries per 1,000 residences in the year ending March […]