Ruishan There have recently been myths and rumours surrounding HMOs, particularly student rentals, since the first lockdown. This has had an impact on the future demand for these types of rental properties. I have heard many landlords suggest that as the pandemic continues, & a possible recession approaches, it is the end of the road for […]
A landlord has been prosecuted following the death of a tenant in a house fire at an HMO said to have had inadequate fire safety precautions.The case was brought against the landlord by Luton council, working with Bedfordshire Police and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, against landlord Bhagwent Sagoo.The fire broke out at the property […]
As the universities embrace online teaching and students shun the campus, landlords may be overwhelmed with the recent challenges presented by the recent pandemic. As a leading Norwich agency, we have pivoted our operations for dealing with the current situation. Here are our top tips for landlords: Virtual viewings Embrace apps, such as FaceTime, Zoom, or Google Hangouts, which […]
On the days when we could wander around a shop with carefree abandonment. Yet here we are in the Covid era, having to adapt and change from the norm. The property market is very much open but, as you’ll know, things have changed. Nevertheless, buyers are abundant and eager to view your home any way […]
Not even a pandemic can put people off moving home in Norwich and we have certainly seen an increase in buyers over the last couple of months. One thing that’s for sure is that the buyers we’re seeing at Melanie Estates are serious – they have done their homework and they have a clear idea […]
Like every town across the country, Norwich is an insight into how the area has evolved over time. Every street, whether filled with period properties or contemporary homes, tells a story. You may be the first owner of your property, or one of many who have made your house a home. Driven by our needs […]
Struggling to get on the property ladder in London? With Norfolk offering an array of great employers, including: Norwich & Norfolk University Hospital University of East Anglia Norwich University of the Arts Aviva Insurance Marsh Insurance Lotus Cars Norwich City Football club Greene King PLC You could find your dream job outside the hustle and […]
Following the release of Hometrack’s June House Price Index we wanted to share the highlights and key points to make it easier to digest. Despite the disappointing news that 124,000 sales, worth £27bn, have been lost since March due to COVID-19, things are still looking hopeful. With the resurgence of the property market, new sales […]
Top tips for home design from Melanie Estates, your local property adviser Our home is a place where we should feel safe and able to relax. As we’ve been confined to our properties for such a long time in Norwich, and we need them to be a space of calm. Our homes are more than […]
Working from home is something that many of us have been very accostomed to over the last few months. In fact, during lockdown it was reported that 60% of the UK workforce were working from home. With the average daily commute in the UK 59 minutes and an average worker spending £45 per week on […]