We are hiring!!
Looking for a career in estate agency? Aldreds Great Yarmouth office are looking for Business Administration apprentice to join our team.
You will train in all aspects of estate agency whilst over seeing the administration and smooth running of the office.
This position involves working every Saturday 9am till 3pm and a driving licence or planning to do your test soon is a big advantage.
Follow the link below to apply!
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/.../1000255938
Aldreds on awards shortlist!
We are delighted to have been shortlisted by Great Yarmouth BID for best presented office/shop front in Great Yarmouth. Winner to be announced 11th July. Watch this space!
Landlords – lucky escape for the time being
It has just been announced that the Renters Reform Bill will not pass into law during this Parliament.
All Landlords can now breathe a sigh of relief that this ill thought out, rushed piece of legislation has been effectively binned.
If all the polls are to be believed we will have a new Government in July. Labour do have plans for the private rented sector, however it will take some considerable time for a new Government to implement any such legislation. No doubt, a re-branded bill is likely to have some similar key points, however the most important thing is to have the court system streamlined and able to cope with the volume of potential cases that the proposed changes will inevitably create.
The Renters Rights Bill, though fundamentally flawed, did have a couple of positive points in terms of landlords rights for possession on certain grounds. However, without the necessary reform to the court system this would simply disadvantage all landlords. We can only hope that the next government, if they do implement new legislation, prepare the framework correctly and ‘put the horse before the cart’.
All the best to Katharine Tomlin
It's a sad day at Aldreds Gorleston as Katharine moves on to pastures new! 'Kat' started with Aldreds in 2012 and has worked in every office apart from Stalham over the years. We wish her all the best in her new career in the NHS!
Fantastic News on Inflation!
Inflation has dropped to 2.3% it has been announced today. Down from 3.2% the month before
This is getting close to the Bank of England’s target of 2%.
Although we do expect base rate cuts in 2024 analysts feel this unlikely to happen in June.
However, two and five year fixed mortgage rates are still more generous than they were a year ago as lenders predict rate base rate cuts through 2024/25.
Considered auction?
Aldreds now offer conditional online auctions through all of our branches.
This month our Lowestoft office has sold two properties on this basis. One in Corton and one in South Lowestoft.
The advantage of selling by this method is that the buyer has to pay a deposit once the sale is agreed giving them a financial commitment. Our auction partners inform us that this method of sale has a 98% chance of reaching a completion.
Thinking of selling or auctioning your property? Contact us today!
Bradwell Part Exchange Event
Aldreds are delighted to be supporting Persimmon Homes at their Bluebell Meadow site this Saturday for their part exchange event.
Chris, Tim, Dan and Tracie will be at the Bluebell Meadow show house between 10am and 5pn to offer help and advice to house hunters who think part exchange may be for them.
No need to book in just pop along for a chat. The Aldreds & Persimmon teams look forward to seeing you.
Performer of the Month for April.
Congratulations to Tracie Ablitt who is Aldreds Performer of the Month for April.
Tracie was literally everywhere in April. She worked in all offices covering holiday, sickness working weekdays, weekends and after hours whilst delivering excellent service to our clients and customers.
Just back from a well earned break!
Well done Tracie and have a great May!
Duffles Pond in Winterton
Lovely to receive a thank you card today for supporting this wonderful project and congratulations to the volunteers who helped raise £958 over Easter!
Property all sells the same…right?
It is a common misconception that properties sell broadly at the same rate and same timescale.
Generally speaking, there are more buyers for properties in lower to middle price brackets, however, there are also more properties for sale. Higher priced properties are available to less people but often a smaller number are for sale over a larger area!
There has been some interesting statistic released this week regarding different trends regarding different properties in various parts of the country. It has revealed the fastest selling properties in the UK currently are semis in Scotland going under offer in 37 days whilst the slowest selling are detached homes in Wales. Terraces in the west Midlands and semis in the North East are the fastest selling in England. Bringing up the rear are flats in London (often suffer in more challenging markets).
We are finding a real bounce has returned to the housing market in 2024. We are definitely seeing the strongest part of the market between £125,000 and £260,000, however, we have seen buyers return to prime property to with sales currently agreed at figures over £700,000. With more stable interest rates and predictions of a falling base rate it appears 2024 will be the year the housing market settles and recovers after the challenges of late 2022 and 2023.
