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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Part One: How to Sell Your House Series

Selling your house can often seem like an overwhelming task. There are so many pitfalls and obstacles in your way, where do you even start? Well here at S John Homes we’re here to guide you through and help the process be as stress-free as...

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What can you afford as a first time buyer?

There aren’t many things quite as exciting as searching for and purchasing your first property, but it can also be quite scary. We speak to many first time buyers and they regularly say that it is the cost of the whole process which is the...