The Christopher Shaw Residential Blog

The Government has laid The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.       What does this mean? Subject to...

Over the years the kitchen has evolved from a utilitarian workspace to a fundamental heart of the home. It often enhances open plan living areas so that...

January Market Comment Happy New Year to you all! We hope you enjoyed your festive period. Yet another year has passed, in particular 2019 was a...

Letting agents love the challenge of helping you find your ideal home. Sometimes however, it can be more of a challenge than need be. So if you are looking...

“Generation Rent” is becoming a deliberate lifestyle choice, not just a second-rate alternative to buying. Research by Direct Line Insurance suggests...

FINALLY- We have a result! Whether or not it is your preferred outcome, at least the confusion suffered by the UK, and the property market in particular,...

Although a good letting agent will of course expect to accompany prospective tenants who want to view your investment, and are trained to maximise the...

WE PREDICT the busiest December ever, in terms of buyer and seller activity over the coming weeks. There is so much pent-up demand that is just waiting to...

Christmas is already in sight and it might be tempting to assume that the market will slow down. Perhaps it’s best to wait until the New Year before...

There are landlords and there are landlords. Some are what we call “accidental” landlords, who decided to let their property as an alternative to...