Nottingham Letting Agent Property Blog

A house in East Sussex has just gone on the market for £2 million. Crotchford Farm has quite a remarkable history, according to a recent story in the Daily Telegraph. It used to be the home of AA Milne, creator of one of the most famous bears in the world, Winnie the Pooh. He brought his son up at the farm, telling him stories about Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore. There is a statue of Christopher Robin as well as the sundial which is engraved with characters from the book and a poem dedicated to Pooh.There's also a swimming...

Apparently scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston are developing “highly expressive humanoid” robots which could be installed in houses up for sale. These robots would be able to work with people and would also be able to learn from them. The robots could then show around prospective buyers, interacting with them and answering their questions while pointing out the various amenities offered by a property. According to MIT, they would also be able to sense burnt out light bulbs, could adjust the temperature and generally ensure everything was in its place.The idea is that it would free up...

The average cost of moving home is now £9,000, having increased by nearly 70% during the last decade. However those living in the south-east pay an average of around £16,500 while in London that figure is £19,500, according to a report from Lloyds TSB. When you combine these costs with the current demand for higher equity levels or large deposits by lenders, then it's easy to see why property sales are at record lows. However first-time buyers are currently paying considerably less at an average of £3,300 which is mainly due to lack of estate agents commission, lower solicitors fees and...

Most Nottingham letting agents and landlords would probably agree that the rental market is in relatively good shape, and that the market outlook is generally positive. According to a recent survey there is a growing trend of tenants choosing to stay put in prime rental properties as they recognise their current rental deal as being the best they can hope to achieve. This is good news for both tenants and landlords, as having long-term tenants who are a known quantity is always better than having to advertise every six months or so and possibly face having void rental periods. From the...