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72.3% of Portsmouth OAP’s own their own home … and they are worth £3,859.3m
72.3% of Portsmouth OAP’s own their own home… and they are worth £3,859.3m Yes, that number is staggering isn’t it …. Of the 23,430 households in Portsmouth where the head of the household is 65 years or older, an astounding 16,934 (or 72.3%) of those are owned, which is just below the national average of […]
The leasehold and ground rents scandal of Portsmouth
The leasehold and ground rents scandal of Portsmouth Freehold or Leasehold .. which is best? Well, when buying a property in the UK there are two main types of ownership – freehold and leasehold and, when boiled down, they mean the following… Freehold: The person who owns the freehold of a property owns the property […]
Are Portsmouth Builder’s Constructing the Wrong Type of Property?
Are Portsmouth Builder’s Constructing the Wrong Type of Property? The British housing market has never been so newsworthy. Every other day, there is an article in the newspaper or online about impending house price drops, house price rises, building on green belt, mortgage rates up/down, first time buyer affordability and the woes of being a […]
Can an old dog learn new tricks?
Can an old dog learn new tricks? My answer would have to be a resounding yes! I have been an estate agent for………well let’s just say it’s a long time! In my career I have worked in offices up and down the counties of Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex and have met some great negotiators […]
How’s the Market? Portsmouth, September 2019
Welcome to the September edition of How’s the Market? – the Portsmouth based property article centred around issues that affect the local property market, providing a detailed insight into a wide range of topics from changes in the cost of renting, level of detail attached to planning applications through to something as simple as the […]
IS IT TIME TO INNOVATE THE LISTING PLATFORM?
IS IT TIME TO INNOVATE THE LISTING PLATFORM? As with everything in life, things change. They progress, develop, pivot and streamline. All in the name of greater efficiency. Industries have an obligation to lead the charge in this respect and the world is now full of companies striving to provide frictionless choice to its consumers. […]
The importance of choosing the right solicitor
The importance of choosing the right solicitor When you agree to sell your home to a prospective purchaser, you must choose a solicitor to handle the legal process on your behalf and this in itself can be a minefield of not only people but information and legal jargon and unless you have sold recently or […]
HOW’S THE MARKET? – August 2019
Welcome to the August edition of ‘How’s the Market?’, the monthly article designed to answer the question I’m most frequently asked. The events of last month have provided a new question and the platform for a blog that many people will want answers to – what effect will the new Prime Minister of the United […]
Portsmouth Landlords; HMO and Student Accommodation
The student accommodation market in Portsmouth has seen tremendous growth over the last 3 years, in line with the growing trend across the country, of large purpose-built student apartments. The student accommodation sector itself has become a real powerhouse within the industry becoming the fastest growing and one of the highest performing asset classes. The […]
How’s the Market? July 2019
Another month passed and another article on various aspects of the Portsmouth property market; welcome to the July edition of ‘How’s the Market?’ I’m becoming more and more reliant on the feedback from each of you, particularly those wanting some questions answered on a particular area – the more suggestions, the easier it is to […]
Tips for renting out your property
I am asked on a regular basis by my landlords, when they feel works are required, what should I do to my property before offering it to the open market and my response has always been along the same lines, are you prepared to absorb a minor upfront costs to create a better long term […]
Switching Estate Agents
Marketing a property can be a frustrating venture. Whether you’ve lived in the same house for decades or you move every couple of years, there’s likely to be a point where the whole process of moving feels out of your control, something that we as a species aren’t fond of. Most people rely heavily on […]