The West Sussex Property Blog

A blog about West Sussex property matters created to keep our customers and the public up to date with the every day changes and ups and downs of the property market.

As a market leader in the area with years of experience we believe we are well placed to advise customers on the best possible route to sell, buy or rent their property. This blog will hopefully be interesting and at times amusing but most importantly informative. Enjoy...

Park House

Park House is an extraordinary property with a fascinating history and has just come onto the market for rental.

Rental demand at it's highest since last year

Good news for the Lettings industry in the form of a report from ARLA stating that rental demand is at it's highest since last September.

Good news figures from the Private Rental Sector

Figures coming from a recent Government, English Housing Survey, show that 1 in 5 people in the UK live in private rented accommodation and 84% of those are happy.

DEACON PLACE | SOUTHWATER | OPEN DAY SATURDAY, 10TH MARCH 2018

This weekend we will be launching three exceptional homes on this exclusive private development of only seven properties by award winning Junnell Homes.

Taking care of your rental property this Winter

The colder months present a series of significant risks to rental properties, all of which could lead to costly problems. If you have an empty property then you need to look at your heating first; do you need to drain the system down or just get the heating on? By taking some time to check over your property now, you can help to ensure a relaxing, disaster-free winter. We’ve a handy checklist here for you and please contact us for help and advice on 01903 744166

Can your tenant rent your property?

Did you know your obligations as a landlord include checking if your tenant can legally rent your property? This new requirement introduced by the Government is coming into force for all new tenancies starting from 1st February.

Is your rental energy efficient?

The Government has recently passed legislation called the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015. This is aimed at making it easier for tenants to rent more energy efficient properties. With effect from 1 October 2016 all private rented properties must have a minimum EPC of Band E. If the property does not meet this minimum requirement then landlords cannot start a new tenancy without making energy improvements.

Right to Rent

Hot on the heels of the legislation regarding Section 21 changes and smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties is the Immigration Act 2014. This sets out requirements for landlords to check their tenants and people occupying their properties have a ‘right to rent’.

How to make the most of your outdoor space

With Spring just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about your garden and how to show it in it's best light to potential buyers - here's some ideas how...

The North Wind Doth Blow

Guy Leonard & Co's blog - keep your home warm over the cold snap!

What's happening with the current rental market?

Guy Leonard & Co comment on the current rental market in the UK

Jingle bells, jingle bells - Santa's on his way!

Guy Leonard and Company blog about the property market and why now is the time to start thinking about selling

Not Just for Christmas

Neil, our MD, takes a timely look at a highly seasonal pastime - looking for a new home...Christmas and New Year are actually one of the peak times of year for online property searches.

Walking on sunshine - oooh oooh!

Weekly diary blog from Guy Leonard Estate Agents in West Sussex - this week the team have been enjoying the sunshine at various local events.

Selling your home in the country

There is no doubt the internet is a great way to reach buyers from outside our area – especially from London - but sometimes there is nothing better than getting together face-to-face. That is why we are looking forward so much to taking our finest properties to London in September.  On the 27th and 28th of that month Country Life magazine will be holding their first Fair at Fulham Palace in SW6 and we will be there representing our clients.

Moving House? There's an app for that!

There is no doubt the internet is a great way to reach buyers from outside our area – especially from London - but sometimes there is nothing better than getting together face-to-face. That is why we are looking forward so much to taking our finest properties to London in September.  On the 27th and 28th of that month Country Life magazine will be holding their first Fair at Fulham Palace in SW6 and we will be there representing our clients.

House buying and solicitors

Guy Leonard and Company blog about buying and selling houses in West Sussex, guest blog on when to start thinking about a solicitor for your house sale or purchase

Property Notepad - helping you buy a home

Guy Leonard and Company this week have a guest blog from Property Notepad, a new website to help you do your research when you buy a home

How to make the move out of London

Bee from Life After London is our guest blogger this week, with hints and tips on how to make the move out of the big smoke of London to a new area.

The Spring Property Market

Neil Moore comments on the current property market

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