Latest News

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.

Do you purchase property with one eye on adding value and potentially selling on for a profit? If so, you may be wondering whether that’s still achievable in 2025. 

Pattern drenching is the trend interior experts can’t stop talking about. It takes the colour drenching movement and adds motifs into the mix for a heady dose of maximalism. 

It certainly was a flaming June but did the property market also run hot? We have digested the information and figures published in the month. Here’s the current state of play as we head into the second half of 2025. 

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.

It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of buying a property – especially if it’s your first home – but there are some important details you should take time to consider. The ownership structure is one of them. Go into this ill-informed and it’s a decision that could come back to haunt you – literally!

Have you heard about biophilic decluttering? You take a love of natural materials and houseplants, and combine it with the desire to achieve a clean, neat home. The result? A nature-inspired, harmonious home that looks just perfect for property viewings.

We’re celebrating 10 years of success by giving one lucky winner the chance to have one full mortgage payment covered by us. It's our way of saying thank you for being part of our journey!

Where are we moving to, how much is it costing us and what’s the market like? We take a look at the key property reports and research released in May to provide you with a sales and lettings overview. Let’s start with house prices.

The days of leasehold flats could be numbered if the current Government gets its way. While the proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill - which would ban new build flats being created as leasehold properties - has been frequently written about, very few column inches have been given to its replacement: commonhold.

Burnham Meadows offers a select collection of luxury new-build properties for sale in Burnham Market, one of North Norfolk’s most desirable villages. These high-specification properties feature elegant interiors, landscaped gardens, and are ideal as a holiday home, second home ownership, buy-to-let investment, or stylish main residence.

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.