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Enjoy the long weekend!
Friday, May 25, 2018
If you are looking for some expert property advice this weekend, please be aware that our offices will be CLOSED on bank holiday Monday. We are OPEN tomorrow, Saturday 26th May at the usual time and individual office opening hours for Sunday can be found here .
First foot on the ladder
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Official figures show that the number of first-time buyers reached its highest for 10 years in 2017 with 365,000 taking ownership of their first home last year, up 7.4% on 2016 and the highest number since 2006, according to UK Finance, the trade body for Britain’s banks. The government’s Help to Buy programme, lower deposit and cheap mortgage deals and a cut in stamp duty in the November budget saving first timers up to £5,000 have all contributed to the increase, assisting those getting started on the housing ladder. First-time buyers have a vital role to play in the housing market, with each transaction having an impact further up the chain.
Your own piece of history?
Monday, May 21, 2018
Just occasionally a property comes to the market with a rich history that you can make your own. 55, Wycombe End is just such a property - a rare opportunity to acquire an elegant Grade 2 listed period property in the Conservation Area and heart of Beaconsfield old town requiring modernisation and offered for sale with vacant possession.
Spotlight on Feltham - our estate agent’s view
Monday, May 14, 2018
Spotlight on Feltham - our estate agent’s view. At first glance Feltham may appear to be just another Greater London suburb but scratch the surface and you’ll find a rich history, culture, open spaces and a community where residents overwhelmingly identify their home county as "Middlesex". A devastating fire back in 1634 destroyed most of the parish buildings but the foundations of St Dunstan’s Church (rebuilt in 1801) date back to the 12th century. First recorded in the Domesday Book as Felda, then Feldham meaning “home in a field”, Feltham has rural roots that continued with market gardening well into the twentieth century.
Slough’s a winner!
Friday, May 11, 2018
Slough came out on top at this year’s Thames Valley Property Awards winning the Town/City of the Year 2018 award, beating nominees Oxford and Bracknell. The award focuses on towns and cities in the Thames Valley that have developed what they offer to both employers and residents. Previous winners of the award have implemented successful town centre development strategies and have attracted inward investment to the town. Slough, this year’s winner is no exception having developed extensively over the past few years to create an improved environment with better facilities for all.
Make Your Rental Feel Like Home
Thursday, May 10, 2018
An increasing number of young people (46% of 25- 34-year-olds) now rent their home, whilst saving for that all important first foot on the property ladder. Renting certainly has its merits, including greater choice of location, but restrictions often limit what you can do to make the property “your own” and feel like home. All it takes is a little inspiration to transform your rented home from bland to beautiful without upsetting the landlord and without splashing cash you won’t get back. Here are some ideas to get you started.
