Meeting demand
The property market continues to blossom in 2024, and Newport and the surrounding areas remain as popular as ever with tenants and buyers. The letting team are facing the challenge of meeting demand from a growing number of good quality tenants. Although naturally pleasing to know that when you take …
Embrace the spring surge: maximize your property’s potential
Spring has arrived, bringing with it a sense of hope and renewed energy for the months ahead. The longer days and warmer weather infuse everyone with optimism, and I can feel it resonating not just within myself but also in others around me. As we embrace this season of change, …
Tenant family fortunes – our survey says!!!!
At some point, we have all watched Family Fortunes, it’s been on the TV for decades, but have you ever met anyone who was surveyed for the show? Didn’t think so. Personally, I love a survey, and I am delighted to review the details of our 2023 tenants survey report. …
Pre-year-end tax planning
As we approach the end of the current tax year on 5 April 2024, it’s an opportune moment to examine both your personal and business finances to ensure they are structured to optimise your tax efficiency. This article was written just before the Spring Budget which we will be commenting …
We need rental properties!
Are you considering renting out your property? Our demand for rental properties continues to remain high – we have a vast number of eager applicants waiting for rental properties on our mailing list, ready to find their next home.Whether you own an apartment, a two-bedroom town house, or a spacious …
End of the tax year checklist
As we approach the end of the tax year, it’s a good time to start thinking about how to make the most of the tax reliefs and allowances you’re entitled to, before they are lost. We’ve put together a checklist to ensure you’re aware of all the ways to make …
What’s in a name?
Growing up, I always imagined that one day I would have a nice house on a leafy street with a classic picket fence and flowers by the front door…well I haven’t got the fence but the rest has pretty much come to fruition! We all like the idea of an …
White lies
When someone politely asks you how you are, how often do you tell them ‘I’m fine, thank you’?! White lie – actually I’m stressed out about work deadlines, my foot hurts from treading on the plug to the hair-dryer (not mine, obviously), and I’m in the doghouse with my Mum …
Moon River
At my ‘send off’, when I have shuffled off this mortal coil, I would like Moon River to be played. I cannot decide on which version, but Andy Williams will probably see off Audrey Hepburn. The song, of course, refers to “my huckleberry friend”. I was watching Nick Knowles’ travels …
A passage from India
“Namaste!!!” dear readers, I have just returned from my silver wedding anniversary trip to India and bring back greetings, “Zen-ness”, and a bout of Delhi Belly which means at least I haven’t put on any holiday weight! The Davenport clan survived Mom and Dad’s absence, son number 1 looked after …