Gateshead Property Market Update
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on 4th Jun 2025 đ Gateshead Rental Market Snapshot â May 2025 Gatesheadâs rental market has seen consistent growth, driven by strong demand and limited supplyâmaking it an increasingly competitive area for both renters and landlords....
âď¸ 5 Quick Summer Property Maintenance Tips for Landlords
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on 3rd Jun 2025 Summerâs here, and while the sunshine is welcome, itâs also the perfect time to check in on your rental property. A few simple maintenance checks now can prevent costly issues later and help keep your tenants happy. Here are...
Prices Hit New Record Despite a Softer Late Spring Market
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on 3rd Jun 2025 Prices Hit Record High Despite Slower Spring Market New seller asking prices rose by 0.6% (+ÂŁ2,335) this month to a record ÂŁ379,517. However, this is the smallest seasonal increase for late Spring since 2016, as a high number of...
North East England Property Investment
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on 28th May 2025 Why Invest in the North East? The North East of England offers a compelling opportunity for property investors seeking high rental yields, affordable entry points, and strong capital growth potential. Key Investment Highlights...
Newcastle Property Market Update
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on 28th May 2025 đ Rental Market Overview Newcastle's rental market has shown steady growth over the past year, reflecting strong demand and a competitive rental landscape. As of May 2025, the average monthly rent in Newcastle upon Tyne was...
Is Your EICR Expiring? â 5 Years of Electrical Safety Regulations
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on 23rd May 2025 June Marks 5 Years of Electrical Safety Regulations in England This June, we reach five years since electrical safety regulations became law in Englandâan important milestone in ensuring tenant safety. When these regulations...
Northumberland Property Market: May 2025
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on 22nd May 2025 đ Rental Market Overview Over the past year, Northumberland has experienced notable growth in both the housing and rental markets. The rental market has also seen substantial growth, with average rents rising by 8.9%. These...
What is a Selective License?
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on 21st May 2025 If you rent out property in certain areas, you may be legally required to have a property licence under what's known as selective licensing or additional licensing. These schemes are designed to improve housing standards and help...
Energy Efficiency Rules Are Changing Are You Ready?
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on 20th May 2025 The UK government has confirmed that by 2030, all rental properties must achieve a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C. This policy, reinstated under the Labour government, is designed to improve housing...
Gateshead Selective License Scheme
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on 14th May 2025 We wanted to make you aware that Gateshead Council is introducing new selective and additional licensing schemes across 16 neighbourhoods, beginning 1st June 2025. Following a Cabinet meeting on 18 February 2025, the council...