058 PROPERTY NEWS ROUND-UP Seven year glitch?
Mirroring property sales, average UK rents fall for the first time in seven years, plus landlords be prepared and exciting local news
rapidly cooling property market for both owners and tentants. The slowdown in the rental
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sector mirrors a similar picture in the housing market, with figures showing that property prices have fallen for the third month in a row. While some regions are still posting small gains in rents, the average change across the country is now negative for the first time since December 2009, according to the latest Retail Index from HomeLet, which provides services
verage UK rents have fallen for the first time in more than seven years, some believe adding to the picture of a
to landlords and letting agents. The most recent Government
figures show that in England alone 4.3 million households are renting privately. Martin Totty, HomeLet’s Chief Executive, said its figures suggested that landlords “are now facing a difficult balancing act between ensuring rents are affordable for tenants in a low real wage growth environment while covering their own rising costs”. Experts point to a number of factors slowing rental growth, including: a lack of wage growth among the tenant population; a more cautious outlook about job security; and an increase in the availability of mortgages for buyers with small deposits.
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LOOKING TO LET A HOME? Jackson-Stops & Staff offer a comprehensive letting service specialising in quality family homes and professional apartments. We let properties that are to a high standard and in turn attract good quality professional tenants. Many believe that the lettings market is centred
The landlord’s boot
Landlords, be prepared for any maintenance or emergency. Tenancy changeovers invariably reveal urgent issues but a well-equipped car boot avoids time-consuming trips to DIY stores and costly call-outs. Prepared landlords conducting their own maintenance equip their car
boots to respond quickly during routine visits, whilst impressing satisfied tenants. Common summer issues require a landlord’s boot to carry spare shower hoses, heads and washers, white and magnolia emulsion to obliterate unsightly marks on walls, cleaning materials, a variety of nuts, bolts, screws and tools – including a drill to repair loose or missing furniture parts. A selection of adhesives and mastics is also
essential to replace mouldy bath/kitchen sealants and fill unsightly holes. At Leydon Lettings, regular inspections and specialised software detailing common call-out categories, enable pre-emption of problems ahead of disasters. Contact us so we can help you. • Call us on 01227 806712 or visit
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around small starter properties and those equipped for students. However, there is a large demand for accommodation for executive families and professionals who may be relocating for business or education. Our position in the market place coupled with our specialist knowledge and personal service, local and national advertising and our extensive network of London offices will give your property the highest possible profile. Our Canterbury branch covers a large area from the
city centre right down to coastal towns. We would love to hear from any landlord who wishes to discuss the potential letting of such property and, if you’re looking for accommodation, then please call to register. • Contact Genevieve Masterson, MARLA Lettings Manager at Jackson-Stops & Staff, 80 Castle Street, Canterbury CT1 2QD, call 01227 200888 or visit
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Exciting news from Martin & Co Martin & Co (Canterbury) have announced they will be making available new technology that will allow potential buyers or tenants to view a property in HD from the comfort of their own armchair. The virtual property tours enable clients to “walk” around properties looking at every facet of every room as soon as the property is advertised. Sellers will have no more wasted viewings and will be able to showcase their properties to a much wider audience. • Read more at
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