Merry Christmas from all at Brights - we hope everyone has all their presents ready for the big day...
During the Autumn Statement the decision to ban Letting Agents tenants fees was something that was expected but not welcomed by all, many believe that rental prices have been on a steady and unmanageable rise but was starting to level off, but now the eventual elimination of fees...
Even though housing sales are down on last year and the early Christmas period is having it's effect on the general market activity, first time buyers are still struggling with high prices being asked - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/house-prices/first-time-buyers...
The property market has not seen the inevitable collapse which was predicted post brexit. Low mortgage rates, lack of supply and an economy/consumer that is yet to be deterred by media and political question marks. http://www.propertyindustryeye.com/acute-lack-of-supply-...
RICS surveyors are becoming more positive following a dark and gloomy time initially predicted for post Brexit - figures show August had a slight increase in prices and overall activity compared to July, sales expectations over the next 3 months are also looking good with a 13...
Studies and analysis of the property market from Estate Agents have shown only a small weakening of the market since Brexit. Lots of 'noise' and media attention provided a gloomy outlook post Brexit, but activity is relatively normal for this time of year and hopefully...
Brexit has caused the housing market to slow and create hesitation in the minds of people looking to buy and sell property. The whole Brexit campaign has created uncertainty in the future of the market creating a slight pause on price growth and general transactions, follow the...
How the property market has reacted to the United Kingdom leaving the EU... http://www.propertyindustryeye.com/referendum-latest-property-market-gives-its-reaction...
Positive or negative? House prices in the UK have risen sharply recently in some areas of the country it has become impossible for people to get on to the property ladder and I'm sure these potential buyers will welcome a fall in the market with open arms to help them get on...
A family found out they couldn't buy their dream home because of a minor phone bill they were never told about, therefore it was never paid, eventually denying them a mortgage and losing the home they always wanted...more details below. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/...
Auction houses percentage of the market is gradually shrinking as online agents are slightly creeping in and taking more of the market - how do they attract more people to the traditional and very effective (when done properly) way of selling at auction? For more info click on...
Inconsistent property sales and price fluctuations are normally expected during a wet and windy March but some people are predicting this to continue into early Summer...we hope not! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/commercial/house-prices-fall-almost-everywhere-as-property-...
From today all tenants can request energy upgrades to the property they are renting. The landlords should agree to the changes if they are within reason, although the costs will have to be covered by the tenant themselves. ...
Follow link for details http://www.brightsofbideford.co.uk/ukb0686...
Another exciting opportunity coming to Auction soon...keep a look out. ...
Ex-Ombudsman Christopher Hamer has commented on the difference between face to face and online Estate Agents with many relevant and interesting points made. Full articel below: http://www.propertyindustryeye.com/why-i-believe-face-to-face-agents-are-better-than-online-by-ex-...
A recent surge in new builds and a relatively healthy property market has created a back log in the pre-completion stages of the property selling process, is this due to high work loads for lawyers or simply due to lack of conveyancers? - please follow the link for more info.&...
Lentsherd is a unique tradition which happens every year in the idyllic village of Clovelly, close to Bideford. The annual proceedings occurs on the evening of Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day to some (most!) of you. It is a tradition of banishing away evil spirits...
Tenant fined £1,000 for moving into a rental property with pets when signing a 'No Pets' clause. £12,000 worth of damage was caused and the former tenant was only asked to pay a vey small amount back. This has been described as a very unusual case... follow...
2016 is here! Please call for a free valuation and most importantly experienced advice to see where and how to market your property in the New Year - 01237 473241 or info@brightsofbideford.co.uk...