Merry Christmas too all! We will be attending our annual Christmas luncheon tomorrow before we depart for our festive break. Between Christmas and New Year we will be open Tuesday 29th 9.00-1.00 & Wednesday 30th 9.00-1.00 and then back to normal hours on Monday 4th January.&...
Mortgage companies and lenders will be tightening up their criteria for people looking to invest in the buy to let market. The biggest change will be that a substantial deposit will be needed for anyone looking to invest in a rental property. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/...
Victorian Riverside Cottage in Bideford, going to Auction on December 14th. The property is perfect for somone looking for a project to do up and sell on, or to simply keep and enjoy the unique Riverside location. Follow the link for more details: http://www.brightsofbideford....
A Character property with huge potential will be coming up for auction very soon, it has an enviable waterside location with wonderful views across and up and down the river Torridge. ...
The article below is an unfortunate story on why it is crucial to not simply rely on the Mortgage valuation provided by the lending company or Bank, any potential buyer should always look to commsission a property survey from a RICS qualified surveyor when purchasing a property...
The rise in house prices are slowly forcing more and more young peope out of the buying market and into the rental market. Once in the rental market it is hard to save for a deposit as earnings are going onto the monthly rent instead. Below is a link to an an interesting article...
The very popular Somersault Festival is coming up and the North Devon Gazette is giving readers a list of alternative activities to do when they aren't listening to the great live music! http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/what-s-on/...
Appledore Shipeyard is very close to securing a contract for construction of a Polar vessel! Great news for the area! For more information follow the link below... http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/...
Camera crews flocked to Instow to watch the local Marine base go through some rigorous training. For more information and pictures follow the link below... http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/...
Well sort of...sometimes it is nice to sell something a bit different as an Estate Agent in the Bideford area. We are currently marketing a beloved and very popular beach hut on the Westward Ho! promenade. Although not the most impressive or expensive of properties it is very fun...
Jim Haliburton has an empire of 150 rental properties so there is no one better than him to give advice on how to pick the right tenants for a buy-to-let. Great article from The Telgraph for anyone looking to go down this path. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...
A charming and characterful 3 bed detcahed former Police House in the village of Horns Cross which is approx 5 miles from Bideford. The property has a fantastic South facing rear garden and far reaching countryside views. Follow the link below for further details: http...
Not everyone looking to purchase has a big enough deposit to buy or enough income to cope with a large mortgage - there are Government schemes to help first timer buyers with this, but another opportunity can be a 'Shared ownership purchase'. Offered through housing...
We are currently marketing a 3 bed Town house in Bideford in need of general modernisation. Most potential buyers would install a gas fired central heating system, new kitchen, bathroom and completely re-decorate. This is a perfect opportuntiy for budding property investors or a...
Instow is a unique and hugely popular riverside village in North Devon being only 3-4 miles from the Little White Town of Bideford. Not only has it been a huge draw for tourists, the local residents also enjoy its sandy beach, restaurants, hotel and fabulous Yacht club. This is...
Tremendous number of holiday makers flocked to Bideford, Westward Ho!, Appledore, Instow and the general North Devon area over the Easter holiday weekend with all tourist attractions, beaches and restaurants packed full of tourists and locals. All making the most of the...
North Devon is full of fantastic scenery from long sandy beaches to the lush rural countryside. To make the most of this landscape there are great walks for the public to go and enjoy. The North Devon Gazette have listed the top 5 in the area with Wetsward Ho! Cliffs near...
The Royal North Devon Golf Course based in Westward Ho! is the oldest golf course in England and is a fantastic and picturesque place to play. It is only a 5 min drive from Bideford and is popular among the locals and holiday makers coming to the area, therefore there is no...
The property market is a huge catalyst within the UK economy, when it is performing well so is the economy. The election is fast approaching and all the parties have different policies that they hope will gain them votes and set them apart from their opponents. Here is a great...
The UK property industry has seen a huge and unmanageable boom in prices in the last 10 years. The differential in areas is still very wide, while some areas have sky rocketed others have stayed in a more 'normal' price bracket. Bideford and the North Devon area being a...
The famous annual Mini Rally that has been coming to North Devon for 20 years will be making its way here again this August after the event was cancelled last year. Even though it causes a few minor traffic jams, the mixture of new and old minis has been a great and enjoyable...
Westward Ho! near Bideford is an area of North Devon which has had mass changes in the last 10 years through many new apartment blocks, shops, restaurants and a Tesco! All of these whether wanted or not by locals have seen a huge change in property demand in the area. The...
We have successfully completed our re-brand culminating with our new website which is now LIVE. The importance of an easy to use and up to date website is vital for a successful Estate Agency. Our clients’ properties must be portrayed as professionally and as attractively...