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44,855 Bristol Homeowners to be ‘Unchained’ from Toxic Leasehold Agreements in Biggest Shake-up of Property Law in Decades
When William the Conqueror invaded our fair shores in 1066, like all good kings, he needed to buy loyalty and raise cash to build his castles and armies. He did this by feudal law system and granted all the faithful nobles and aristocrats with land. In return, the nobles and aristocrats would give the King […]
The 27,691 ‘Trapped Landlords’ of Bristol
Going into lockdown in March, the Government proclaimed a ban on tenant evictions, pledging that no tenant in a private rented home, who had lost their wages due to Covid-19 would be kicked out of their private rented home until the late summer. Fast forward to August and the press were being briefed as late […]
How to sell your home faster in Bristol
Not even a pandemic can put people off moving home in Bristol and we have certainly seen an increase in buyers over the last couple of months. One thing that’s for sure is that the buyers we’re seeing at NEXA are serious – they have done their homework and they have a clear idea about […]
Is This a Good Time to Buy Your First Home in Bristol?
Should you wait to buy your first home in Bristol or buy now? What sort of mortgages are available? What sort of deposit is required? These are questions all Bristol buyers are asking at the moment, yet this week I would like to focus on Bristol first time buyers and what it means directly and […]
How to stay alert and stay safe whilst moving home during the Coronavirus
The last couple of months has seen many industries having to adapt to how they run their businesses. At NEXA we have put various procedures in place in line with government guidelines to protect you and our team. Over the last week there has been a slight easing of the lockdown and on Tuesday night […]
New Electrical Safety Regulations could cost each Bristol Landlord £350+ in the next 13 months
Bristol Electricians are going to very busy in the next 13 months as they will have to test the electrics of every private rented property in Bristol and potentially may have to install new fuse boards and wiring in some circumstances. New regulations set out in the Housing and Planning Act 2016 gave the Secretary […]
Virtual ways to keep all your family entertained during lockdown…
Staying at home is a challenge, staying away from family and friends but also keeping up with new ideas to keep the whole family occupied. Many of us are embracing this time as precious as we are getting quality time with the ones we love. If you’re finding the lockdown in Bristol stressful I hope […]
Are the Tory’s Selling Off the Final Part of the Family Silver? 14,766 Bristol Housing Association Households & the Right to Buy Their Homes
Are the Tory’s Selling Off the Final Part of the Family Silver? 14,766 Bristol Housing Association Households & the Right to Buy Their Homes In 1979, Margaret Thatcher was voted in on a Tory landslide with the ‘right to buy your own council house’ being a mainstay of Conservative policy. She encouraged people to buy […]