1 in 4 households in Bristol and North Somerset are making home improvements
By Alexander May TeamThe last few months have seen energy prices soar in Bristol and the UK and household budgets squeezed. As a result, many homeowners are starting to alter their homes to cut bills and increase the energy efficiency of their...
What will the Bristol and UK’s private rental sector look like ten years from now?
By Alexander May TeamWhat will the Bristol and UK’s private rental sector look like ten years from now? A recent report examined how the private rental sector might develop in the years to come. * The findings, based on a survey of 1,376 adults in...
How landlords can make use of PDR to boost rental or property sale price earnings in Bristol.
By Alexander May TeamHow landlords can make use of PDR to boost rental or property sale price earnings in Bristol. In 2021, legislation introduced a new ‘Permitted Development Right’ (PDR). The new PDR has opened a range of new opportunities for...
Demand for chain-free homes rises in Bristol
By Alexander May TeamDemand for chain-free homes rises in Bristol New figures have revealed that, in the past year, the number of chain-free properties sold has increased by a huge 29%. * A total of £28.8 billion was spent on chain-free purchases in...
Off-plan purchases are to become more popular in Bristol this year.
By Alexander May TeamOff-plan purchases are to become more popular in Bristol this year. The National Association of Property Buyers has predicted that in 2022, over 47% of new-build properties are likely to be sold off-plan. Buying off-plan means...
How the pandemic has changed our homes
By Alexander May TeamHow the pandemic has changed our homes The lockdowns and social restrictions that followed in the wake of COVID-19 had some interesting consequences for Britain’s homes. Almost nine-million bedrooms have been repurposed to adapt...
Helping our landlords navigate the changing regulations
By Alexander May TeamHelping our landlords navigate the changing regulations Being a landlord in Bristol is a rewarding way to secure your income while providing quality housing for tenants. However, according to a recent survey, 24% of landlords feel...
A guide to determining the value of your home in Bristol
By Alexander May TeamA guide to determining the value of your home in Bristol It's only natural that you would like to gather a fair amount of knowledge before booking in for a property valuation. For the vast majority of us, owning a home will be one...
3.5% increase in available Bristol homes during the past month
By Alexander May Team3.5% increase in available Bristol homes during the past month As the spring surge begins, the number of sales being agreed in areas such as Clifton, Long Ashton and Southville Bristol is 11% higher than the same period in 2019,...
EPC rules are changing in Bristol, are you prepared?
By Alexander May TeamEnergy Performance Certificates have been mostly insignificant in the market until recently. However, it is important to know that big changes are coming, and landlords should pay extra attention. How will these changes impact...