Private landlords offering more support
Private landlords have been giving more help to tenants who cannot pay their rent as a result of Covid than those in the social sector according to the English Housing Survey, published today. Since the start of the pandemic six per cent of private renters had secured a reduction in their rent payments compared to only […]
Boom in buy-to-let sales
With the end of the stamp duty holiday looming, landlords have joined other buyers in rushing to complete their purchases, according to recent research by Hampton. In November, landlords made up 15 per cent of buyers in Great Britain, the highest figure since December 2016. By the end of 2020, investors will have bought around […]
Three interior design trends for 2021
With the year drawing to a close and many of us hoping for better times ahead we might be gently starting to think about changes we might make to our homes in 2021. For those in rental properties, it might be about making a few alterations here or there, and perhaps freshening spaces up with […]
The festive season is on its way
But we still have no idea quite what it will look like! What we can say, however, is that, if you move quickly, there is still time to let or rent before Christmas. There is no escaping the fact that 2020 has been an unimaginable year and many of us will be pleased to wave […]
Rental and housing markets remain strong
The UK rental market continues to see a growth in tenant demand and house sales have remained strong for the past month. The October 2020, RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) Residential Market Survey reported expectations for rental growth remain positive over the near term for most parts of the country. In terms of sales, […]
Earthy tones are the colours of 2021
Those tenants thinking of accessorising their rental homes and landlords considering redecorating, will be interested to learn natural, earthy tones look set to remain popular. Indeed, Dulux has announced that its colour for next year will be Brave Ground, part of its new Earth palette. Colour designers, trend forecasters, design specialists, architects and editors from […]
Do you need help with your rental property during the pandemic?
It has been a difficult time for so many of us in so many different ways over the past few months. What has been heartening to see, however, is how much people have pulled together to help each other out where possible or have adapted their services to suit “the new normal.” Here at Norfolk […]
Five reasons to choose a lettings agency
New and experienced landlords have many reasons for choosing to work with a trusted and reliable agency, such as Norfolk Property Lettings & Management. Here are five of the key reasons: Lifting the stress Property lettings and management companies offer different levels from service, from simply finding and vetting tenants to complete on-going management. Some, […]
Calls for support for landlords and tenants
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has renewed calls for a financial support package for landlords and tenants. The calls come in the wake of the Chancellor’s announcement on furlough schemes in local lockdown areas. Ben Beadle, chief executive of NRLA says: “The local furlough payments are not going to be enough to help renters who […]
Home interior trends for autumn 2020
Winter warming and a touch of luxury are the home interior trends we are likely to be seeing this autumn 2020 season. Look out for colours and textures to help you feel cosy, relaxed and perhaps a little indulgent. It’s already been such a hard year for so many people and this autumn winter is […]