We have seen huge rises in both property prices and rents in Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and the surrounding areas in the last 18 months. Mostly this has been as a result of the overpriced London market
Read MoreAfter an election there is historically a boost in the number of transactions, as a result of renewed certainty and due to the shortened time span before the poll this is expected to take place sooner rather than later.
Read MoreFor the cost of a cup of coffee a week you might choose an agent who is not going to look after your property, will not care about the tenants until they don't pay the rent, will not be using the most current tenancy agreements and notices
Read MoreThe Government will finally make CMP mandatory, but it isn't in place yet. That means both landlords and tenants are still at risk of losing money. It is so important that consumers understand that they need to choose their agent wisely
Read MoreIt is not unknown for a passing landlord to walk into our shop on Church Street in Dunstable to a...
Read MoreSo far the Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard property market in 2017 continues to see the activity and enquiries from landlords/investors looking to expand their property portfolios with new and existing landlords approaching me for advice.
Read MoreThe potential problem for renters is that a reduction in properties available for rent if landlords are selling will make it even more difficult to find the property they want.
Read MoreMy advice to the experienced and new investors was to choose very carefully the letting/estate agent they decide to work with this year and be sure they agent will still be trading or working with lettings after the tenant fee ban starts in 2018
Read MoreWith the Dunstable's close proximity to London where house prices have become unaffordable to many there is no surprise that buyers and renters are looking outside of the capital for accommodation.
Read MoreI do hear from tenants that the letting agent they have or have had in the past hasn't acted in their interest maybe in regards to repairs on a property or when it comes to the deposit being returned
Read MoreFor tenants this will mean not having to find any upfront costs when applying for a property although I would expect more agents to request a 'Holding Fee' . This is deducted from the 1st months rent, but shows commitment from the applicants.
Read MoreAnother new residential development proposed in Dunstable on the disused former Trico site part of the old AC Delco site
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