Lettings & Property Management

1,517 homes in the Norwich area are empty, which represents 1 in 45 homes. Homes that are left empty for an extended period can affect our locality and occasionally invite anti-social behaviour. With a shortage of housing in the Norwich area, these empty homes must be brought back into use to generate much-needed housing for local people.

The energy bills of every Norwich resident will rise in April as the price cap increases to account for the global increase in the cost of gas. Those not on the gas mains will still be hit as the UK uses gas to make 45% of its electricity. So, what can Norwich residents do to reduce their energy consumption and ultimately save money?

The Government announced in their ‘Levelling Up’ White Paper that they plan to introduce a new minimum standard for private rental properties. Are these proposed changes another nail in the buy-to-let coffin for Norwich landlords?

In this month's news and legislation round-up for landlords, we have tips for landlords of student lets, some predictions for the coming year, and important news about the tax regulations governing holiday lets and second homes.

Finding a Lettings Agent Near Me: Things to Consider When Becoming a Landlord Becoming a landlord is a dream for many people, but it’s far more complicated than simply purchasing a property and renting it out. You’ll find that a lettings agent can be quite helpful in ensuring your journey into the world of being a landlord goes smoothly. There are many things to consider, and you should be aware that...

In this article, I will look at what happened in 2021 in the Norwich buy-to-let property market and give you my opinion as to what lies ahead for Norwich landlords in 2022 and beyond. On a positive note, house prices in Norwich have rocketed, rents have risen faster than inflation, at the start of the year we had the benefit of a stamp duty holiday and finally, ultra-low mortgage rates, meaning Norwich landlords had lots to be happy about in 2021.

Many Norwich homeowners are deliberating about whether to put their home on the market in January or wait until later in the summer. Nobody has a crystal ball showing what 2022 holds, however most property experts are not forecasting doom and gloom so, what might the Norwich property market look like in 2022?

There are a lot of benefits when it comes to renting your property out, such as generating additional income, building your portfolio or keeping a property you don’t want to live in. But you should think carefully about the benefits and drawbacks of renting a property out. Read on for some things to consider when renting out your property. Prepare Your Property You first need to make sure you have spent...

Our monthly news and legislation round-up for landlords. This month we have a great post looking ahead at the key legislation changes likely in 2022, an increase in tenancy lengths, landlord licensing, EPCs and more...

The Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, has suggested older homeowners are “rattling around” in their homes as they are too big for them. He also said that many British homes are “under-occupied” and could be better used by younger families with children.