High demand for city centre rental properties
Tenants are rushing back to city centres after a pandemic-driven exit, according UK property portal Zoopla. The UK rental market has revved up amidst a sharp rise in demand for city living, driving the highest rate of growth outside London for over a decade. Monthly rents are averaging £790, up from £752 a year ago: […]
Value of Private Rental Sector Grows
The past year has seen a rise in the value of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in England, Wales and Scotland, according to a recent report. Shawbrook Bank’s the Changing Face of Buy-to-Let has revealed growth of 5.8 per cent, taking the total value of the sector to £1.4 trillion. The report concluded that the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent government reaction has dramatically re-shaped the market. The Stamp […]
Top five tips for finding your next rental home
Rental properties are in high demand at the moment so here are our top tips for anyone keen to find something soon: Do your research Make sure you know exactly where you want to live and what your budget is. Check properties like this do exist. Think about whether you want to live alone or […]
High tenant demand
Tenant demand reached a five-year high during the final quarter of 2020, research conducted on behalf of Paragon Bank has revealed. Nearly a third (32 per cent) of landlords reported increasing levels of tenant demand during the final three months of the year, the highest level since early 2016. The figure was up from 29 […]
Property and construction businesses to stay open
Those seeking to let or rent homes over the coming weeks can be reassured they can continue to do so during lockdown. Landlords having building work carried out or planning to have work down will also be allowed to do so under the new rules. Although there has been no official full announcement yet, it […]
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, […]
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 […]