Lettings

Would it surprise you to know, the younger you are, the more likely it is you want to become a landlord? The desire was confirmed by a new survey, conducted by Opinium on behalf of Market Financial Solutions.

We’re delighted to share the exciting news that Castle Homes Lettings Ltd, a respected and long-standing lettings agency in Oulton Broad, has officially joined the Minors & Brady family.

This marks our 6th successful acquisition and brings an additional 250 managed properties under our care. The Castle Homes team has now moved into our East Coast headquarters in Oulton Broad, helping us grow to nearly 100 dedicated property professionals.

Despite it being the biggest shake up of the private rental sector since the Housing Act 1988, it’s a case of blissful ignorance for many tenants. The lack of awareness was uncovered by research consultancy, Pegasus Insight, who found just 32% of tenants were ‘fully aware’ or ‘mostly aware’ of the contents of the Renter's Rights Bill.

If you’re moving from one rental property to another to gain a garden, there is a code of outdoor conduct that tenants should abide by. From weeding to watering, balconies and barbecues, here’s our essential do’s and don’ts advice for renters.

It’s almost impossible to talk about the buy-to-let market without talking about mortgages. Figures from money.co.uk estimate around 60% of landlords fund part or all of their property investment activity using a buy-to-let mortgage.

Although winter has us firmly in its icy grip, the energy price cap will rise on 1st January 2025. As a result, many of us will want to reduce how much fuel we use. For renters, the challenge can be greater as they don’t always have the means or money to make significant energy-saving alterations, such as installing cavity wall insulation, solar panels or air source heat pumps.

On Thursday, the 28th of March, we welcomed Landlords from across Norfolk and Suffolk for an evening of knowledge...

You may have seen on our social media sites recently that we have been nominated for the Growth Business of...