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Database Sale!
We were recently approached by a client looking to secure a buyer for their property buy without advertising online or erecting a board. They had very personal reasons for asking for this approach.
Although this is never what we would recommend as we feel that full exposure is best method to sell a property for the best price, we got to work!
We quickly contacted registered buyers on our database and secured a viewing. The viewer was very impressed and made a cash offer that was accepted.
This shows that there is still strong value in good old fashioned estate agency, putting buyers and sellers together in a proactive manner rather than replying on the internet to find the buyer.
At Aldreds we have a large database of registered buyers looking in this area. If you are thinking of selling call us today and we can discuss getting you sold!
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Tenant requests a pet? Presumption is yes!
For a long time, some landlords have been reluctant to take pets fearing damage to property and in some cases, noise created for neighbours.
The new Renters Rights Act, the majority of which kicked in on 1st May 2026 changes the reasons a landlord can refuse a pet request with all reasonable pet requests needing to be granted.
A tenant should still put the request to keep a pet in writing however, a landlord can only say no for a small amount of reasons….such as….
- In the case of flats, the freeholder has a ban on pets
- In the case of shared accommodation someone in the property is allergic
- The pet is illegal
- The property is too small for a large pet or several pets.
The last one is the most difficult to judge as it will be guided be precedence which are yet to be set. But we feel it is safe to say what is considered normal in an owned property will be thought to acceptable in a rented one. So, two cats in a three bedroom semi…reasonable…..15 cats in a one bedroom flat…unreasonable.
Existing tenants will need to be made aware of the changes to their tenancy through the Renters Rights Bill Information Sheet 2026 that all landlords (or their agents) should provide to all tenants with assured or assured shorthold tenancies (that commenced before 30th April 2026) by 31st May 2026.
If you have a property, you manage yourself and are looking to engage a managing agent, contact us today on 01493 849111 to discuss your options.
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Performer of the Month is 'Team of the Month' for April!
Congratulations to our excellent team at Stalham Office. Peppa, Claire & Tracie worked extremely hard to agree 15 sales in the Broadland patch over the course of the month, in fairly challenging market conditions.
Well done all!
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Big Changes!
1st May 2026 is the day that the majority of the changes in The Renters Rights Act kick in.
As of today, a landlord has to give grounds to a tenant if they want possession of the property, you must grant a reasonable pet request, and you cannot ask for more than a month rent in advance.
There are also longer notice periods that a tenant has to be given by a landlord and a tenant cannot be asked to leave in the first 12 months. However, tenants cannot be tied into a period longer than two month notice.
If you add make tax digital and the arrival of Selective Licensing in Great Yarmouth there is an awful lot for landlords to contend with.
If you are looking to appoint an agent to manage your letting properties or just need some advice, give our Lettings Department a call on 01493 849111 or
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Looking for a holiday home?
At Aldreds we sell an array of properties that are to be used exclusively as holiday homes.
From riverside bungalows on the Norfolk Broads to holiday chalets at Hemsby and Kessingland.
Now that Spring is here, we have noticed interest spiked in holiday home purchases.
If you are looking to secure a holiday home contact us now to discuss what we have available.
Alternatively, if you are looking to sell your holiday home we would be delighted to visit you to carry out a market appraisal.
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A big Aldreds welcome to Bruce Devlin.
Our new Associate Director in Lettings and Property Management.
Bruce is a career estate agent and Lettings agent. He joins us from a local competitor and comes with a wealth of experience and local knowledge. We are delighted to have him!
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Selective Licensing Starts Today in Great Yarmouth!
From today registration opens for the Selective Licensing Scheme for landlords covering the vast majority of Great Yarmouth. There is a fee of £698 to be paid in two parts. £200 on application.
For more information, to check if your property needs a licence and to apply for your licence visit the GYBC website following this link.
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/.../Selective-Licensing...
If Selective Licensing makes you feel that you would like to appoint a agent to manage your property do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your option on 01493 849111 or
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Selective Licensing Update.
Additional Landlord Workshops have been booked by GYBC on 9th April 2026. There are two sessions 3pm to 4pm & 6pm to 7pm. The link below will take you to the GYBC website to book in.
GYBC are also holding a two day event to assist landlords with the Selective Licensing Application process. It is on 1st and 2nd June and places can be booked by visiting the Selective Licensing section of the GYBC website.
Here is a link
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/selective-licencing-scheme/news-events
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Selective Licensing Update.
Eastern Landlords Association have withdrawn their legal challenge to Selective Licensing, and it is now confirmed that the scheme will commence on 1st April 2026.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council are holding an open event specifically for Landlords effected at 6pm on 24th March 2026 at Great Yarmouth Town Hall. Here is a link to book in.https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/15301/Selective-licensing-scheme-news-and-events
If you are a landlord looking to appoint a managing agent either in Great Yarmouth or elsewhere, we would be delighted to discuss your options. Call us now on 01493 849111 or
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Performer of the Month
Big Congratulations to Associate Director Chris Fielding who is our Performer of the Month for February.
Nominated by the whole GY sales team for fantastic service to customers and seeing clients out of hours to assist them with their needs.
Well done Chris and enjoy your favourite tipple!
