Tenants seek homes outside London
Potential Norwich landlords may be tempted to put their properties up for rental this summer following recent research from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in more tenants seeking new rental homes in places other than London across the UK, according to recent research from the organisation. A survey of […]
Changes to notice periods for evictions
The UK Government has announced that from June 1, 2021, notice periods in England that are currently six months, will now be reduced to four months. The current ban on bailiff-enforced evictions, introduced as an emergency measure during lockdown, will end on May 31. As part of a phased approach through Step Three and Step […]
Now is the time for new landlords to let
The continued lack of new properties coupled with high demand from tenants suggests now is a good time for first-time landlords to come forward. A lack of new properties to let has put pressure on prospective renters, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Tenant demand for rental properties picked up over the […]
Pot luck – seven steps for container gardening this May
Summer is finally on the horizon and with it hopefully will come some fine weather and the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. But whether you have a country garden, a city courtyard or even a balcony or yard at your rental home you don’t have to think big when it comes to adding some […]
A strong desire to continue working from home
Most employees who are working from their own properties or rental homes would prefer to continue to do so, even when offices reopen. According to respondents in the third round of a joint research conducted by Nyenrode Business University, Open University and Moneypenny, this number totals some 97 per cent. According to the study nine per […]
Norwich is in the top 10 places for holiday let mortgages
Sales of holiday homes near the coast have surged over the past six months with more people than ever applying for holiday let mortgages. According to figures released by mortgage lender Hodge, Norwich comes fifth in the top 10 list of areas for holiday lets, beaten only by Truro, Plymouth, Llandudno and Exeter. Popular for […]
Norwich – A Happy Place
Norwich has been ranked fifth in a list of the most family-friendly places to live in the UK. Research conducted by online retailer Play Like Mum, looked at the places those with young children might consider moving to in the country. Among the factors considered were the cost of childcare, percentage of outstanding schools, recorded […]
Rents and house prices expected to continue to grow
Increasing demand, together with the continued shortage of homes, means rents and house prices are still rising, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). A regular survey by RICS revealed an increase in tenant demand in the three months to February and an expectation that rents will rise over the coming year in […]
Heritage paint ranges for period properties
In recent times, homeowners, including landlords, with period properties have increasingly chosen to consider heritage ranges when renovating or redecorating. Recognising that certain shades work especially well with properties from particular eras they are perhaps more selective now than they have been in the past. As a result, many big name manufacturers continue to expand […]
Hope for a stamp duty holiday extension
Most people in the UK are hoping to hear that the current stamp duty holiday will be extended by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in next week’s budget, according to recent research. The reduction in the rate of stamp duty to zero per cent for all properties valued at £500,000 has been credited as being instrumental in keeping the […]