Feb 22, 2018 | Blog, Director's Comments, Hints and Tips, Local News - Rugby, Property Market News
With many looking to get away this half-term, it’s important not to ignore the alarming increases in burglary and vehicle-related theft recorded in the latest crime report from the Office of National Statistics. With thousands of homes due to be left empty for the...
Feb 21, 2018 | Blog, Director's Comments, Hints and Tips, Local News - Rugby, Property Market News
Tonight’s edition of BBC Panorama will investigate the Section 21 evictions process, also known as ‘no-fault evictions’. The show – ‘Evicted for No Reason’ – will focus on whether tenants need more protection from the...
Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, Director's Comments, Hints and Tips, Local News - Rugby, Property Market News
New research by the Federation of Master Builders has revealed that the UK economy is missing out on £10 billion each year because home owners are so fearful of hiring a cowboy builder, they simply don’t commission building work. According to the research, as many as...
Feb 8, 2018 | Blog, Director's Comments, Hints and Tips, Local News - Rugby, Property Market News
Rents grew by an average of 0.07% in January, marking what is expected to be the start of a year of sustained rental growth for the UK. But we find that many landlords who come to us are NOT getting the full rental return that the market commands. According to the...
Feb 3, 2018 | Blog, Director's Comments, Hints and Tips, Local News - Rugby
Brought to us in Vik’s own flamboyant and reflective style, this is the first recipe of the year from Rugby’s “Emporium of Happiness”, Three Bistro, Clifton Road Rugby. This one’s a healthy yet indulgent breakfast. Smashed Avocado and...
Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, Director's Comments, Hints and Tips, Local News - Rugby, Property Market News
According to Paragon’s latest PRS Trends report, landlords are continuing to reduce borrowing as levels of gearing reached an all-time low in Q4 2017. Average LTV of investment property portfolios was 35% in Q4 2017, the joint-lowest level recorded in over 15 years,...
