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Budget Countdown - Some Predictions for Homeowners

24/10/2024 Residential

PM Keir Starmer has already issued a warning that next week’s Budget will be painful… to help fill a ‘£22 billion black hole’ of debt. So, could this Budget be painful for homeowners? In this article, we’ll take a look at what Chancellor Rachel Reeves might be planning....

Renters Rights Bill - a quick update on what we know so far

20/09/2024 Residential Residential Lettings

Here's a quick update on the Renters Rights Bill (RRB), which had its first reading in Parliament last week. It was essentially a formality, with the Housing Minister announcing the name of the Bill. The second reading also took place, and this is where the real discussion on the key aspects happened before moving to Committee Stage following a vote....

Why Many Landlords Are Ignoring the Doomsayers and Staying in the Rental Market

11/09/2024 Residential Residential Lettings

Are landlords leaving the market in droves, as some experts claim? Or are reports of an exodus exaggerated? Let’s look beyond the hype to find out what’s going on....

Market Roundup - August 2024

04/09/2024 Residential Residential Sales Residential Lettings

The school summer holidays are officially over with the children heading back to school, here is a summary of activity with Carver Residential Sales & Lettings over the last month. ...

Act Now to Be in Your New Home By Christmas

10/08/2024 Residential

It’s months away and probably the last thing on your mind right now, but we need to talk about Christmas.

But there is a logical reason as to why we’re raising Christmas at this point in time....

Interest Rates: How Close Are We to a Cut, and Should You Delay Moving for It?

26/07/2024 Residential

Property experts say that many people have put their moving plans on hold until interest rates drop*.

Is this the right or wrong thing to do?

Let’s take a look**....

Moving thoughts from a Dad's perspective

18/04/2024 Residential

There’s plenty to consider when moving home, especially when a growing family is involved.
Over the past few months, we’ve looked at the buying and selling experience through the eyes of different members of a family who moved recently.
We’ve spoken with teenagers, tweenagers (9 – 12), younger children (5 – 8) and mums.
In this article, it’s dad’s turn to share his thoughts, fears and advice on moving home with a family.
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We have moved offices in Richmond!

28/03/2024 Residential

We have a new home in Richmond! After many years at 26 Market Place, we have moved across the road to 41 Market Place!...

The Landlord, The Tenant & The Insurance: A real life warning

26/10/2023 Residential

For landlords, having the right insurance coverage is not just a box to tick. It’s an essential safeguard for your investments.

But simply having insurance is not enough; understanding the policy’s specific requirements and declaring everything accurately is crucial. In the following cautionary tale, we’ll explore a real-life incident involving a landlord who learned this lesson the hard way....

Five Property-Hunting Tips for Homebuyers

11/10/2023 Residential

How to Find Your Dream Home and Avoid Common Property-Buying Blunders

Buying a home is a huge decision – possibly one of the biggest you’ll make in your lifetime (no pressure then).

And to ensure you make a wise choice that suits your needs now and into the future, it pays to give the process a bit of thought before you start arranging viewings.

Here are five property-hunting tips that could save you time and money.
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Market Update: What’s Happening in the Private Rental Sector

10/10/2023 Residential

After a challenging 12 months for the economy, how is the private rental sector faring, and what lies ahead for buy-to-let landlords?

In this market analysis, we look at some facts and figures to give you an accurate update on the private rental sector.
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Five Great Tips for Finding Top Tradespeople

08/10/2023 Residential

It’s up there with late rents, messy tenants and broken boilers on a landlord’s Headache-ometer.

What are we talking about?

Finding (and keeping) tradespeople you can trust to look after any property maintenance or issues landlords need to get sorted.

In this article, we share five tried, tested and trustworthy tips on how to find the very best and swerve the unreliable rest....

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