BBC RADIO BRISTOL INTERVIEW
30/08/23
Howard Davis on The John Darvall show 30th August from 10am – 10.18am.
View Full DetailsSummer price drop shows tentative steps towards improved ...
22/08/23
Improved buyer affordability?
View Full DetailsGoodbye Vicki and Bryony!
06/07/23
The Howard Homes team waves goodbye to Vicki and Bryony!
View Full DetailsBBC Radio 4 Today Programme 19th June 2023
19/06/23
Howard Davis: BBC Radio 4 Today Programme 19 June 2023
View Full DetailsJune 2023 Property Review
08/06/23
What is the key feature home-buyers are adding to their wish lists this year?
View Full DetailsMay 2023 Property Review
12/05/23
Our newly crowned king may not have to worry about finding somewhere to live, but as Prince of Wales he became a champion of vernacular architectur...
View Full DetailsRadio Bristol Interview- Renting
12/05/23
Howard joined host James Hanson on BBC Radio Bristol this morning, to discuss the extreme demand for rental property in Bristol.
View Full DetailsWhat can I use my tenant’s deposit for?
03/05/23
Tenancy deposit advice for landlords courtesy of TDS
View Full DetailsApril 2023 Property Review
18/04/23
How is the property market doing as we enter the springtime prime buying months?
View Full DetailsNew 'How to Rent’ and ‘How to Let’ guides
24/03/23
'How to Rent’ and ‘How to Let’ guides updated March 2023.
View Full DetailsHoward partner with #1 student letting platform
09/03/23
At Howard we have broadened our scope in supporting student landlords.
View Full DetailsMarch 2023 Property Review
08/03/23
What does it take to put together property deals in 2023?
View Full DetailsHow to Achieve a Stress-Free Sale
02/03/23
If you are thinking of selling your property, our experienced and knowledgeable Sales Team are here to help. Read on to see how we can help you ach...
View Full DetailsFebruary 2023 Property Review
10/02/23
How do we find our way through the new year property market maze?
View Full DetailsThe Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
25/01/23
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force on 23 January 2023.
View Full DetailsTips for Landlords: Fitness Standards and Repair
23/01/23
Property Management Tips from the Howard Maintenance Team
View Full DetailsJanuary 2023 Property Review
09/01/23
What will it take to make things happen in the property market this New Year?
View Full DetailsHoward: BBC Radio Bristol Interview
07/01/23
Howard gives a bit of insight into the property market, on Ali Vowles' Saturday Morning Breakfast Show
View Full DetailsLandlords in the dark about EPC changes
04/01/23
With much uncertainty surrounding the Government’s proposals, our colleagues at Fixflo have produced this helpful article providing guidance and (h...
View Full DetailsChristmas 2022 Opening Hours
19/12/22
Our Christmas 2022 Opening hours and Fixflo out of hours link for tenants
View Full DetailsDecember 2022 Property Review
06/12/22
With domestic finances becoming stretched and the property market beginning to favour buyers, how can sellers maximise their return through some si...
View Full DetailsCelebrating Independent and Local
02/12/22
At Howard we are proudly independent and we love to support other local, independent businesses. Here are some we can’t seem to live without!
View Full DetailsTenant's Guide: Getting Ready for Winter
25/11/22
Some handy winter home care tips for tenants, courtesy of the Howard Maintenance Team.
View Full DetailsTips for Landlords: Getting Your Property Tenant Ready
16/11/22
A few useful pointers from the Howard team!
View Full DetailsNovember 2022 Property Review
02/11/22
What are the conflicting forces that are affecting the property market in the run up to Christmas?
View Full DetailsSeptember 2022 Property Review
08/09/22
The human side of buying, selling or letting a home...
View Full DetailsA passion for interiors
06/09/22
Introducing Amanda's Designs.... With a 20-year background and experience in textiles, Amanda Ridley creates stylish and comfortable rooms for her...
View Full DetailsAugust 2022 - Property Review
05/08/22
Are we looking at a new property market in the wake of the incomparable past two years?
View Full DetailsJune 2022 Property Review
08/06/22
Market comment, The Queen’s speech 2022 (The Renters Reform Bill), Energy efficiency assistance for landlords...
View Full DetailsThe Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Amendment Regulations...
25/05/22
Changes to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations in England are coming
View Full DetailsMay 2022 Property Review
09/05/22
Market Comment -Is Spring a good time to sell?... Bank of England interest rates and the property market...Future homebuyers freed from ground rent...
View Full DetailsApril 2022 Property Review
08/04/22
Two new Bristol property licensing schemes start 6 April; How to help - Homes for Ukraine; Temporary VAT relief on energy saving materials
View Full DetailsMarch 2022 Property Review
07/03/22
Market comment, UK's Best Buy-to-Let areas, cladding update, Right to Rent update, Why is March the best time to sell?
View Full DetailsFebruary 2022 Property Review
07/02/22
Market Comment - 'Chained-up', Levelling up (Section 21 update), West of England expo 2022.....
View Full DetailsJanuary 2022 Property Review
11/01/22
Property market comment, news update, fire safety Act 2021, new Bristol licensing schemes..
View Full DetailsApproved property licensing scheme: Brislington West, Hor...
10/01/22
Bristol City Council’s has approved plans to implement new licensing schemes in the three wards 6 April 2022
View Full DetailsFire Safety Act 2021 (England & Wales)
10/01/22
Ministers to decide when the rules will be brought into force in England
View Full DetailsOpening Hours – Christmas 2021
22/12/21
Our opening hours over Christmas & New Year.
View Full DetailsDecember 2021 Property Review
03/12/21
Howard considers changes in the real estate market as 2021 draws to a close
View Full DetailsHoward Achieves Gold Award at EA Masters
02/12/21
We are winners! Estate Agency Masters ceremony in London 2021.
View Full DetailsNovember 2021 Property Review
03/11/21
Our monthly market comment, plus property news and links
View Full DetailsOctober 2021 Property Review
07/10/21
Our monthly property market update for sales and lettings
View Full DetailsLandlord notice periods revert to pre-COVID lengths
01/10/21
New regulations come into force on 1 October 2021 for England relating to notice periods
View Full DetailsAsk the Expert: BBC Radio Bristol
01/10/21
Howard helps to answer questions from the public on the John Darvall show
View Full DetailsChanges to notice periods in England
10/09/21
Notice periods will return to their pre-COVID lengths, as of 1st October 2021.
View Full DetailsSeptember Property Review
06/09/21
Property market updates; Right to Rent adjusted checks deadline extended; How Bristol landlords can help resettle vulnerable Afghan families..
View Full DetailsRight to Rent checks continue remotely
27/08/21
The Home Office has confirmed the temporary adjustments to Right to Rent checks will now continue through to 5 April 2022.
View Full DetailsAugust Property Review
04/08/21
Market comment & News; Cladding checks, Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill, 3rd consecutive record-breaking month for house sales..
View Full DetailsRadio Bristol Interview: Expensive Garages
14/07/21
BBC Radio Bristol host James Hanson asks Howard, ‘has the local property market gone well and truly mad?’
View Full DetailsJuly Property Review
07/07/21
Buyer's new 'must haves'; Latest rental index; Stamp Duty; House price update; 'Right to Rent' updates..
View Full DetailsChanges to Right to Rent checks from 1 July
01/07/21
The Home Office has released the revised Code of Practice for changes to checks in England, from 1 July 2021.
View Full DetailsStamp duty holiday changes
30/06/21
From 1st July there will be a phased return to previous stamp duty rates.
View Full DetailsChange to start date for 'In Person' Right to Rent checks
18/06/21
Temporary COVID-19 adjustments to Right to Rent checks will now end 31 August 2021. In-person Right to Rent checks will commence 1 September 2021
View Full DetailsInterview: How the UK housing market is breaking records
08/06/21
Howard was invited to comment on the John Darvall show, BBC Radio Bristol, 10am Tuesday 8 June 2021
View Full DetailsJune Property Review
08/06/21
Latest UK House Price Index (Hometrack), Notice Period & Eviction changes for Landlords, Right to Rent update, Renters Reform Bill..
View Full DetailsCovid Policy: May 2021
18/05/21
Latest Covid-19 advice for estate and letting agents
View Full DetailsChanges to notice periods for landlords
12/05/21
The UK Government has announced that from 1 June 2021, the six month notice period in England will be reduced to four months.
View Full DetailsThe Queen's Speech 2021 - Renters Reform Bill
11/05/21
The abolishment of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, and lifetime deposits for tenants...
View Full DetailsMay Property Review
06/05/21
Market update May 2021; 95% Mortgage Scheme launched; Energy Efficiency update; Fire Safety Bill; Breathing Space and Evictions.
View Full DetailsApril Property Review
06/04/21
Market update April 2021; Record numbers using property portals; News on property transactions; Green Homes Grant scrapped; Six month notice period...
View Full DetailsFurther extension to ban on evictions and 6 month notice ...
10/03/21
The ban on bailiff enforced evictions has been extended, and Landlords 6 month notice rule to stay in place until at least 31 May 2021
View Full DetailsMarch Property Review
04/03/21
Our monthly review on the housing market and industry updates
View Full DetailsStamp Duty Extension Announced- Spring 2021 Budget
03/03/21
The chancellor has extended the stamp duty holiday from the end of March to the end of June.
View Full DetailsStamp Duty Holiday Update
24/02/21
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is preparing to announce an extension to the stamp duty holiday deadline.
View Full DetailsEvictions ban extended until 31 March 2021
15/02/21
The government has announced that evictions cannot be enforced by bailiffs until at least 31 March 2021.
View Full DetailsFebruary Property Review
02/02/21
Our monthly update on local housing market activity, national and local property news.
View Full DetailsJanuary Property Review
08/01/21
Our monthly update on local housing market activity, national and local property news.
View Full DetailsBreaking News- Evictions Ban Extended
08/01/21
The government has announced that evictions will now not be enforced by bailiffs until at least 21 February 2021.....
View Full DetailsDecember Property Review
03/12/20
Our monthly update on local housing market activity, national and local property news.
View Full DetailsA Message from the Howard Team
02/11/20
Our premises at 203 Whiteladies Road are still open during usual business hours. We have measures in place to keep all staff and visitors safe....
View Full DetailsNovember Property Review
01/11/20
Our monthly update on local housing market activity, national and local property news.
View Full DetailsGovernment plans to improve energy efficiency
13/10/20
The UK Government has started the consultation process on plans to improve energy efficiency in the UK rental sector.
View Full DetailsTenant's Guide: Getting Ready for Winter
07/10/20
Important winter home care tips for tenants, from the Howard Maintenance Team
View Full DetailsOctober Property Review
02/10/20
Our monthly update on local housing market activity, national and local property news.
View Full DetailsHow do I get my home ready to sell?
28/08/20
With demand for property to buy at a reported increase of 60%, if you are considering selling it is a good time to get your property on the market.
View Full DetailsChange to Notice Period for Landlords
28/08/20
It has been confirmed this afternoon that a 6 months notice period for landlords will be coming into force as of tomorrow, Saturday 29 August 2020.
View Full DetailsBooming Marvellous
11/08/20
As we head for late summer Howard Davis, Director of Howard Independent Estate Agents assesses the property market.
View Full DetailsNew Stamp Duty Rates, Calculator & FAQ’s
30/07/20
The stamp duty holiday - How much will I pay now? A handy calculator and some FAQ's to help you navigate the changes...
View Full DetailsBBC Interview 9/07/2020- Bristol Property Market
10/07/20
Our very own Howard appearing for comment on BBC Points West. A report on why Bristol is so attractive to those seeking a new way of life.
View Full DetailsStamp Duty holiday announced
08/07/20
Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirms the Stamp Duty threshold will be increased to £500,000 immediately until March 31 next year.
View Full DetailsCaveat Venditor
17/06/20
Howard Davis, Director of Howard Independent Estate Agents looks at the impact national and global events might have on a resurgent UK property mar...
View Full DetailsReally Useful Engines
03/06/20
As the UK lifts out of lockdown, Howard Davis of Howard Independent Estate Agents suggests a chat over coffee to consider your next move.
View Full DetailsGovernment guidance now published - Electrical Safety Sta...
02/06/20
The UK Government releases guidance on the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020..
View Full DetailsUpdate: Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented...
18/05/20
The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) have issued advice, ahead of the new rules
View Full DetailsWe Are Open
15/05/20
Following this week’s announcement that sales and lettings activity can resume within England, our office is now open.
View Full DetailsGovernment guidance released
13/05/20
Our regulator Propertymark has issued the following bulletin, outlining how agents will operate during COVID.
View Full DetailsCOVID-19: The Local Property Market in May 2020
04/05/20
Howard Davis, Director at Howard Independent Estate Agents, reflects on how quickly we settled in to a new way of life to meet the challenges of lo...
View Full DetailsVirtual Viewings and Valuations
29/04/20
We can still connect in the virtual world to help sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants, with their next move!
View Full DetailsHome presentation tips from the top
27/04/20
Really useful home presentation tips, courtesy of interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
View Full DetailsMHCLG COVID 19 -Official Guidance for Landlords & Tenants
06/04/20
The Ministry of Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published Covid-19 guidance for landlords and tenants.
View Full DetailsUseful Information for Landlords
31/03/20
Influential industry bodies help to provide clearer guidance on how we should operate during COVID...
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