Author: Jon Schaaf

Bank of England

23 Jan What next for mortgage rates

It’s a new year and a new decade, so we think it’s the perfect time to took a look at what could happen in the coming year or so when it comes to mortgage rates. Can they really stay this low? As the leading independent Estate...

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20 Dec Merry Christmas from all at S John Homes

It comes around so quickly, yet here we are, another year coming to an end and the start of a new decade. We’re all looking forward to spending some quality family time together and catching up with old friends and colleagues to enjoy a little...

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18 Dec How to Rent a House

Before you start looking for your next rental property it is important to think about your requirements so that you can avoid moving too often. Moving house can be expensive and one of the best ways of saving money is to not do it too...

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26 Nov Owning Rental property – the risks.

There are many benefits to becoming a landlord but we believe it is equally important to know the risks before taking the plunge. We take a look at some of the risks associated with owning a rental property....

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30 Oct Regulating for Trust

As the leading lettings agent in Colnbrook and the surrounding areas of Slough and Windsor, we take great pride in offering the best customer possible. We invest heavily in training so that our clients receive up to date information from the industry and ensure that...

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24 Oct Tips to save money when moving

Whether you are moving out of your parents’ house, buying a new home or renting a new place, packing up and transporting your belongings can be expensive business. So, as the leading independent estate agents in Colnbrook...

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26 Sep The Role of a Lettings Agent

As one of the leading letting agents in Colnbrook and the surrounding areas of Slough, Windsor and Langley, we have a great many landlords on our book. The variety of property we have within our lettings portfolio is vast, and we think that’s what makes...

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17 Sep How to prepare your house for sale

Welcome to Part two of our How to Sell Your House blog series. In part one we took a look at how timing when to go to market can be the difference between getting a quick sale at the right price and not. Part of our...

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27 Aug Boris Johnson and the Stamp Duty Land Tax

No, it’s not the latest novel in the Harry Potter series. One of the most debilitating expenses of buying a property is Stamp Duty; it has the worst reputation and we’re not even sure anyone truly knows where the tax ends up or what it...

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