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A Beginners Guide To Renting To Students
- By Northwood UK
- News
- March 25, 2019
Renting to students is something that a lot of landlords get nervous about, particularly if were talking about first-year university students. But in university towns like Reading, students make up a huge chunk of the rental market. So you need to know how to rent to students, and be happy about it.
Read MoreJargon Buster: Home Buyer Edition
- By Northwood UK
- News
- March 25, 2019
When it comes to buying your first property, its really easy to get confused. There is a lot to understand, a lot of big processes going on and a lot of excitement at every stage. But theres also an awful lot of terms to learn when youre buying or selling a house. Whether thats what a conveyancer does to what type of mortgage youre going for, buyers are expected to understand a lot of language that they wont need at any other time in their lives. So today, we wanted to give all of our lovely buyers (and sellers) a hand and do some jargon-busting in the world of house-buying.
Read MoreLet's Talk: Brexit And the Housing Market
- By Northwood UK
- News
- January 21, 2019
Let's face it - Brexit is a hot topic at the moment. So today, we take a look at what Brexit could do to the housing market, and how a deal, no deal, or no Brexit at all could change what that looks like.
Read MoreThe Tenant Fee Ban and What It Means For Landlords
- By Northwood UK
- News
- January 14, 2019
Its now been over 2 years since Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that there would be a ban on fees charged to tenants. Like any new law, its taken some time to work through the system, but now the deadline is coming fast (it may be implemented as early as April 2019) and landlords and estate agents across the country are preparing to adjust to the new way of working. So, what does it mean for you as a landlord, and for us as estate agents?
Read More4 Things For Landlords to Tell Their Tenants Over Christmas
- By Northwood UK
- News
- January 14, 2019
Its the most wonderful time of the year, and all around the country families are putting up their decorations and getting ready to have friends over for the holidays. For people who own their own properties, Christmas is a time to really go all out and enjoy themselves. But for people renting, a little more care needs to be taken to avoid the hazards of Christmas. If youre a landlord and youre worried about your properties over Christmas, here are 4 things you should remind your tenants about before the Christmas holidays begin.
Read More5 Tips For Selling Your Home This Autumn
- By Northwood UK
- News
- January 14, 2019
After a nice hot summer with some record-breaking high temperatures, many people are feeling a bit blue as the weather starts to turn. But as the nights draw in and we get used to the crunching of leaves beneath our feet, its not all doom and gloom. Statistically, the autumn months of September and October are one of the best times to sell a home, thanks to a post-summer boom of buyer activity. But autumn can be a tricky time to make your house look its best, and it can feel like youre constantly battling nature. So this year, we have a few tips and tricks to share with you that can help you sell your home.
Read MoreBoost The Value Of Your Home With These Handy Garden Tips
- By Northwood UK
- News
- July 27, 2018
Now that were officially into summer time (and the weather is actually agreeing with us), home sale season is in full swing. All across the country, homeowners are dusting off the barbecues and grabbing themselves a cold beer in the garden in the evening. And to match them, a group of buyers are all looking for that perfect outdoor space to enjoy in their new home. If youre looking to sell your home in the summertime, your garden is one of your biggest assets, and used correctly, it can significantly increase the value of your home.
Read MoreOur First Time Home Ownership Through The Ages
- By Northwood UK
- News
- July 20, 2018
A really interesting statistic caught our eye recently. So interesting in fact, that we wanted to devote an entire blog to exploring it. You see, a recent study by Keepmoat Homes revealed that the average first time buyer is seven years older, and pays 30 times more for a house deposit than they did in 1960. To break it down into numbers, that means that first time buyers are now around 30 years old, and need to save approximately £20,000 to put down on their first home.
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Top 20 'Must Have' Home Features - According To Buyers
- By Northwood UK
- News
- May 17, 2018
When it comes to property sales and as the market slows down a little, its really important for sellers to attract buyers if theyre to get the best price, so the most in-demand features should be at the front and centre of your strategy.
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Open House Viewings
- By Northwood UK
- News
- April 25, 2018
You might have heard of an open house viewing before but our bet is thats mostly thanks to American TV shows. Thats because open houses are still a relatively new practice in the UK. Sure, there have been a few scattered around history, but its only recently that the idea has really caught on.
Read MoreWill Millennials Be Renting For Life?
- By Northwood UK
- News
- April 11, 2018
Earlier this week, an article was published by the BBC all about millennials and the housing market. Research and reports done by the Resolution Foundation has shown that up to a third of young people in todays rental market face living in private rented accommodation for the rest of their lives. But why have rental rates risen so much, and what does this mean for landlords?
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