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Angela Raynor takes aim at leasehold managing agents.
In a move that will be celebrated by many of those living on flats nationwide, the housing secretary has taken aim at managing agents overseeing blocks of apartments.
The housing secretary told the Labour Party conference in Liverpool that she considered her plans to be “unfinished business” to confront “the scandal faced by millions of leaseholders who have found their dream of homeownership turn into a nightmare”.
She said: “We are ending the injustice of fleecehold, abolishing sickening threats of people’s homes being snatched away by their landlord for the slightest breach, and we’re finally dealing with ground rents.
“Despite owning their own home, some leaseholders are forking out hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of pounds each year to unaccountable investors for absolutely nothing in return.
“That is why we are calling time on this, by capping, then scrapping ground rents – putting power and money back in people’s hands.”
Announcements are one thing….action is another! Watch this space for developments.
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Aldreds are delighted to support Circus Starr
We are proud to be supporting Circus Starr – again!! Aldreds are proud to announce that we are supporting Circus Starr! The community interest company are dedicated to making a difference to the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children in YOUR TOWN through the magical art of circus. We love supporting our community, and this accessible and inclusive event is such a worthy cause.
The next show is on 15th January 2027 at The Marina Theatre Lowestoft!
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Landlord Database Roll Out Announced
Under The Renters Rights Act the government is committed to establishing a national landlord database.
All private landlords must register and there are heave fines for noncompliance of up to £7000 for one breach and up to £40,000 for multiple.
The government has announced that the roll out will start 15th December 2026 on a region by region basis. The West Midland go first with landlords having three months to sign up. We in the east of England are second with landlords needing to register between 15th January 2027 and 14th April 2027. The cost will be £65 per property.
This adds to the regulatory burden for landlords on the back of the first stage of The Renters Rights Act, Selective Licensing in Great Yarmouth already in place and ‘Make Tax Digital’ being phased in for rental income.
If you require a helping hand to guide you through the compliance minefield now associated with being a landlord, call us today on 01493 849111
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BUYING A HOLIDAY HOME FOR 2027?
At Aldreds we are fortunate to operate in a beautiful and diverse area of England that offers a wide range of attractions and activities for holiday makers and tourists.
Many individuals and families choose to purchase holiday homes in East Norfolk and North East Suffolk. At Aldreds we offer a diverse range of holiday properties from chalets at Hemsby, Winterton, Kessingland and Burgh Castle to riverside bungalows with moorings.
If you are thinking of purchasing a holiday home call us today or check out www.aldreds.co.uk
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Performer of the Month
Congratulations to Emma Devlin who is Performer of the Month for August. Emma was nominted by Michelle Archer in Property Management for the way she has applied and dedicated herself to the role in our Lettings Department since she joined the team at the start of the summer!
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Aldreds duck 'Aldreberry' will be swimming in the annual Rotary Club charity duck race at Great Yarmouth Waterways on Sunday 20th September. It is always a great occasion! Aldreberry wil be grateful for your support!
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Prime Brand New Properties in Gorleston!
Exciting day at Aldreds with 70a Marine Parade, Gorleston completing with some very happy new owners moving in. Also, 70b is now sold stc so you are too late!.....However, we have more prime brand new properties being released in Gorleston this year so call us now to register interest!
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Congratulations to Gorleston offices Danny Wright who is Performer of the Month for July. Just back from a well deserved two week holiday, Danny excelled in July carrying out a heavy workload of sales valuations, giving excellent advice and putting a huge number of properties on the market. Enjoy the rest of your week Danny!
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The Importance of a High Street Presence
Going back to the 90’s there has been talk about whether a High Street or customer facing office is really important in estate agency.
Aldreds have always been based in High Street locations. In the last 25 years footfall into offices has fallen slightly but a huge amount of what we do day to day is still carried out face to face.
Just yesterday at the same time in our Gorleston office we had a client booked a valuation with Louis, a young couple registering and booking viewings with Tim and a seller in conversation with Melissa…..all at the same time.
Having our staff together helps us collaborate and work as a team. This was demonstrated the best during Covid lockdowns two and three when our staff worked in the office with precautions and social distancing while delivering truly incredible results for our customers.
You are always free to pop in and see us in Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Lowestoft or Stalham offices!
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A lot has changed in 25 years in estate agency..but some things are the same!
Director Dan Crawley joined Aldreds on 1st August 2001. 25 years ago this week
Dan says ‘when I joined Aldreds as a negotiator in 2001 email was not used at all, property marketing online was yet to take hold, mobile phone use was limited, and two big bags of post left the office every day. Times have changed and technology has brought innovation and speed to the sale and letting of homes with email and mobile phones speeding up contact, online marketing giving buyers access to properties at their fingertips and digital photography, floorplans and video enhancing and maximising property marketing.
‘When I first started. we knew that the Advertisers were being delivered as the phones would light up as the newspapers hit the letter boxes on a Thursday afternoon’
‘Some things have stayed the same, however, with contact with clients, keeping people informed and negotiating and working hard for the client being the basis for all we do’
‘I’m not sure I will do a Mark Duffield and hang about for 50 years…but I’m not going anywhere just
