New family friendly tenancies
In October, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced that the Government will introduce new measures to encourage longer, fixed term, ‘family-friendly’ tenancies in the public rented sector.
Read moreValuation not estimation
The St Jude storm served as a timely reminder that the British weather is both unpredictable and potentially damaging. Yet it is estimated by a leading insurer that up to 30% of British businesses are underinsured as a result of relying on out-of-date or inexpert estimations of the costs to reinstate damaged property.
Read moreAutumn rush – myth or reality?
Karl Manning, Fenn Wright’s Residential Sales Manager in Chelmsford, thinks the Autumn rush is by no means a myth.
Read moreFlats: New restoration boosts Crouch Street, Colchester
This £1m plus restoration of Grade II* listed John Cole House could be the start of a return to glory for the once highly fashionable road.
Read moreHelp to Buy scheme launches early
A government-backed scheme allowing people across the UK to take out 95% mortgages will be launched next week – three months earlier than planned.
Read moreIt’s official – it’s growth, and it’s steady!
While some warn of the danger of the property market overheating so soon into the long-awaited recovery, it is interesting to note the recent comments of the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC).
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