Important: Renters Reform Bill video update
by James TillerOn 17 May 2023, the government introduced the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill into parliament. Our message is not to panic! There is lots to take in and Matt and James share their thoughts on the bill in our latest video update....
A guide to selling your tenanted property.
by James TillerSelling a property with a tenant in situ can present both challenges and advantages for landlords. When selling a property with an existing tenant, it's essential to navigate the process carefully while respecting the rights of...
August 2023 - Summer Market Update
by James TillerIn our latest video, Matt and James discuss the local property market's summer performance. Average rents surged between June and July but balance out by August, reflecting inflationary trends with periodic price dips. The impact...
Christopher Shaw Residential has re-branded!
by James TillerIntroducing.....MRKT Property Experts Back in July we teased that would be re-branding Christopher Shaw Residential, and we are delighted to now share with you, our clients, our new name and brand - MRKT Property Experts. In our...
Stamp Duty - Are you eligible for a rebate?
by James TillerIn our latest video we are joined by Ben Gatford of CapEx Associates, to learn a bit more about Stamp Duty Land Tax. If you have ever purchased a property whether for personal or buy-to-let purposes, the likelihood is you will...
Autumn 2023 - MRKT property update
by James TillerIn our latest video, Matt and James provide their Autumn MRKT update. In it we cover - - Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in rented properties. There has been some (temporary) relief for landlords as the government...
The MRKT Christmas Playlist!
by James TillerAs a bit of fun, and as a Christmas gift to you we compiled a list our team, and professional contacts favourite seasonal songs! Best of all you can download or play it via the Spotify link! Enjoy..... James Tiller - Slade - Merry...
December 2023 Round-Up & Annual Review
by James TillerAs the year draws to a close, it's time to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to the new year. The local market faced challenges amidst ongoing financial pressures and a lingering cost-of-living crisis from 2022. Buyers...
January 2024 - Property & Mortgage Market Update
by James Tiller on 29th Jan 2024Wow! It has been a busy start to 2024. This was similar in January 2023, and hopefully, this trend will continue for the rest of the year. We reported in our December update that there seemed to be more tenant 'choice' on the...
Damp and mould advice for landlords & tenants!
by James Tiller on 27th Feb 2024“My property has got a damp problem….” “The tenant is not heating and ventilating properly.” These are some common examples of the conflict issues tenants, managing agents, and landlords face when presented with a...