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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
One of the best things about our area is the fact that we have huge variety of properties. As one of the leading independent estate agents in Colnbrook and the surrounding areas we recognise that our clients are really spoilt for choice. It’s no wonder...
As of November 2017, we are now fully compliant with Client Money Protection - this means that as a Landlord and Tenant, you can put your mind at ease that your money is safe. We’re unable now to hold on to your money - not that...
Applying for a Mortgage is a bit of a minefield, especially for First Time Buyers. Heres a little advice for you: Getting the green light for a mortgage has been tougher in the years following the credit crisis. But since April 2014 when the Mortgage Market Review (MMR)...
Do you have Gas in a property you rent out? Does it have a solid fuel heating system? Do you have a Carbon Monoxide alarm? If you answered no to the latter, you are liable to be fined up to £5000 from October 2015. As from October...