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30 August 23
BBC RADIO BRISTOL INTERVIEW
Howard Davis on The John Darvall show 30th August from 10am – 10.18am.
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22 August 23
Summer price drop shows tentative steps towards improved buyer affordability
Improved buyer affordability?
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06 July 23
Goodbye Vicki and Bryony!
The Howard Homes team waves goodbye to Vicki and Bryony!
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19 June 23
BBC Radio 4 Today Programme 19th June 2023
Howard Davis: BBC Radio 4 Today Programme 19 June 2023
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08 June 23
June 2023 Property Review
What is the key feature home-buyers are adding to their wish lists this year?
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12 May 23
May 2023 Property Review
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 architecture, sustainable housing and property renovation
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12 May 23
Radio Bristol Interview- Renting
Howard joined host James Hanson on BBC Radio Bristol this morning, to discuss the extreme demand for rental property in Bristol.
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03 May 23
What can I use my tenant’s deposit for?
Tenancy deposit advice for landlords courtesy of TDS
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18 April 23
April 2023 Property Review
How is the property market doing as we enter the springtime prime buying months?
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24 March 23
New 'How to Rent’ and ‘How to Let’ guides
'How to Rent’ and ‘How to Let’ guides updated March 2023.
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09 March 23
Howard partner with #1 student letting platform
At Howard we have broadened our scope in supporting student landlords.
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08 March 23
March 2023 Property Review
What does it take to put together property deals in 2023?
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02 March 23
How to Achieve a Stress-Free Sale
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 achieve a stress-free sale!
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01 March 23
BS8 Sales Market Overview
How is the property market performing in BS8?
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10 February 23
February 2023 Property Review
How do we find our way through the new year property market maze?
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25 January 23
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force on 23 January 2023.
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23 January 23
Tips for Landlords: Fitness Standards and Repair
Property Management Tips from the Howard Maintenance Team
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09 January 23
January 2023 Property Review
What will it take to make things happen in the property market this New Year?
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07 January 23
Howard: BBC Radio Bristol Interview
Howard gives a bit of insight into the property market, on Ali Vowles' Saturday Morning Breakfast Show
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04 January 23
Landlords in the dark about EPC changes
With much uncertainty surrounding the Government’s proposals, our colleagues at Fixflo have produced this helpful article providing guidance and (hopefully) some clarity
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19 December 22
Christmas 2022 Opening Hours
Our Christmas 2022 Opening hours and Fixflo out of hours link for tenants
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06 December 22
December 2022 Property Review
With domestic finances becoming stretched and the property market beginning to favour buyers, how can sellers maximise their return through some simple cost-effective action?
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02 December 22
Celebrating Independent and Local
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!
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25 November 22
Tenant's Guide: Getting Ready for Winter
Some handy winter home care tips for tenants, courtesy of the Howard Maintenance Team.
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16 November 22
Tips for Landlords: Getting Your Property Tenant Ready
A few useful pointers from the Howard team!
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02 November 22
November 2022 Property Review
What are the conflicting forces that are affecting the property market in the run up to Christmas?
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08 September 22
September 2022 Property Review
The human side of buying, selling or letting a home...
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06 September 22
A passion for interiors
Introducing Amanda's Designs....
With a 20-year background and experience in textiles, Amanda Ridley creates stylish and comfortable rooms for her clients.
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05 August 22
August 2022 - Property Review
Are we looking at a new property market in the wake of the incomparable past two years?
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08 June 22
June 2022 Property Review
Market comment, The Queen’s speech 2022 (The Renters Reform Bill), Energy efficiency assistance for landlords...
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25 May 22
The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Amendment Regulations 2022
Changes to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations in England are coming
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09 May 22
May 2022 Property Review
Market Comment -Is Spring a good time to sell?... Bank of England interest rates and the property market...Future homebuyers freed from ground rent bills.... Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm regulations imminent...
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08 April 22
April 2022 Property Review
Two new Bristol property licensing schemes start 6 April; How to help - Homes for Ukraine; Temporary VAT relief on energy saving materials
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07 March 22
March 2022 Property Review
Market comment, UK's Best Buy-to-Let areas, cladding update, Right to Rent update, Why is March the best time to sell?
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07 February 22
February 2022 Property Review
Market Comment - 'Chained-up', Levelling up (Section 21 update), West of England expo 2022.....
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11 January 22
January 2022 Property Review
Property market comment, news update, fire safety Act 2021, new Bristol licensing schemes..
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10 January 22
Approved property licensing scheme: Brislington West, Horfield & Bedminster
Bristol City Council’s has approved plans to implement new licensing schemes in the three wards 6 April 2022
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10 January 22
Fire Safety Act 2021 (England & Wales)
Ministers to decide when the rules will be brought into force in England
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22 December 21
Opening Hours – Christmas 2021
Our opening hours over Christmas & New Year.
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03 December 21
December 2021 Property Review
Howard considers changes in the real estate market as 2021 draws to a close
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02 December 21
Howard Achieves Gold Award at EA Masters
We are winners! Estate Agency Masters ceremony in London 2021.
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03 November 21
November 2021 Property Review
Our monthly market comment, plus property news and links
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07 October 21
October 2021 Property Review
Our monthly property market update for sales and lettings
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01 October 21
Landlord notice periods revert to pre-COVID lengths
New regulations come into force on 1 October 2021 for England relating to notice periods
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01 October 21
Ask the Expert: BBC Radio Bristol
Howard helps to answer questions from the public on the John Darvall show
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10 September 21
Changes to notice periods in England
Notice periods will return to their pre-COVID lengths, as of 1st October 2021.
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06 September 21
September Property Review
Property market updates; Right to Rent adjusted checks deadline extended; How Bristol landlords can help resettle vulnerable Afghan families..
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27 August 21
Right to Rent checks continue remotely
The Home Office has confirmed the temporary adjustments to Right to Rent checks will now continue through to 5 April 2022.
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04 August 21
August Property Review
Market comment & News; Cladding checks, Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill, 3rd consecutive record-breaking month for house sales..
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14 July 21
Radio Bristol Interview: Expensive Garages
BBC Radio Bristol host James Hanson asks Howard, ‘has the local property market gone well and truly mad?’
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07 July 21
July Property Review
Buyer's new 'must haves'; Latest rental index; Stamp Duty; House price update; 'Right to Rent' updates..
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01 July 21
Changes to Right to Rent checks from 1 July
The Home Office has released the revised Code of Practice for changes to checks in England, from 1 July 2021.
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30 June 21
Stamp duty holiday changes
From 1st July there will be a phased return to previous stamp duty rates.
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18 June 21
Change to start date for 'In Person' Right to Rent checks
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
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08 June 21
Interview: How the UK housing market is breaking records
Howard was invited to comment on the John Darvall show, BBC Radio Bristol, 10am Tuesday 8 June 2021
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08 June 21
June Property Review
Latest UK House Price Index (Hometrack), Notice Period & Eviction changes for Landlords, Right to Rent update, Renters Reform Bill..
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18 May 21
Covid Policy: May 2021
Latest Covid-19 advice for estate and letting agents
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12 May 21
Changes to notice periods for landlords
The UK Government has announced that from 1 June 2021, the six month notice period in England will be reduced to four months.
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11 May 21
The Queen's Speech 2021 - Renters Reform Bill
The abolishment of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, and lifetime deposits for tenants...
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06 May 21
May Property Review
Market update May 2021; 95% Mortgage Scheme launched; Energy Efficiency update; Fire Safety Bill; Breathing Space and Evictions.
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06 April 21
April Property Review
Market update April 2021; Record numbers using property portals; News on property transactions; Green Homes Grant scrapped; Six month notice period for landlords extended; Licensing schemes proposed for Bedminster, Brislington West and Horfield.
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10 March 21
Further extension to ban on evictions and 6 month notice period extended
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
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04 March 21
March Property Review
Our monthly review on the housing market and industry updates
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03 March 21
Stamp Duty Extension Announced- Spring 2021 Budget
The chancellor has extended the stamp duty holiday from the end of March to the end of June.
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24 February 21
Stamp Duty Holiday Update
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is preparing to announce an extension to the stamp duty holiday deadline.
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15 February 21
Evictions ban extended until 31 March 2021
The government has announced that evictions cannot be enforced by bailiffs until at least 31 March 2021.
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02 February 21
February Property Review
Our monthly update on local housing market activity, national and local property news.
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08 January 21
January Property Review
Our monthly update on local housing market activity, national and local property news.
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08 January 21
Breaking News- Evictions Ban Extended
The government has announced that evictions will now not be enforced by bailiffs until at least 21 February 2021.....
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03 December 20
December Property Review
Our monthly update on local housing market activity, national and local property news.
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02 November 20
A Message from the Howard Team
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....
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01 November 20
November Property Review
Our monthly update on local housing market activity, national and local property news.
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13 October 20
Government plans to improve energy efficiency
The UK Government has started the consultation process on plans to improve energy efficiency in the UK rental sector.
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07 October 20
Tenant's Guide: Getting Ready for Winter
Important winter home care tips for tenants, from the Howard Maintenance Team
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02 October 20
October Property Review
Our monthly update on local housing market activity, national and local property news.
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28 August 20
How do I get my home ready to sell?
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.
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28 August 20
Change to Notice Period for Landlords
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.
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11 August 20
Booming Marvellous
As we head for late summer Howard Davis, Director of Howard Independent Estate Agents assesses the property market.
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30 July 20
New Stamp Duty Rates, Calculator & FAQ’s
The stamp duty holiday - How much will I pay now? A handy calculator and some FAQ's to help you navigate the changes...
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10 July 20
BBC Interview 9/07/2020- Bristol Property Market
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.
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08 July 20
Stamp Duty holiday announced
Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirms the Stamp Duty threshold will be increased to £500,000 immediately until March 31 next year.
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17 June 20
Caveat Venditor
Howard Davis, Director of Howard Independent Estate Agents looks at the impact national and global events might have on a resurgent UK property market towards the end of the year.
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03 June 20
Really Useful Engines
As the UK lifts out of lockdown, Howard Davis of Howard Independent Estate Agents suggests a chat over coffee to consider your next move.
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02 June 20
Government guidance now published - Electrical Safety Standards 2020
The UK Government releases guidance on the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020..
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18 May 20
Update: Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) have issued advice, ahead of the new rules
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15 May 20
We Are Open
Following this week’s announcement that sales and lettings activity can resume within England, our office is now open.
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13 May 20
Government guidance released
Our regulator Propertymark has issued the following bulletin, outlining how agents will operate during COVID.
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04 May 20
COVID-19: The Local Property Market in May 2020
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 lockdown.
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29 April 20
Virtual Viewings and Valuations
We can still connect in the virtual world to help sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants, with their next move!
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27 April 20
Home presentation tips from the top
Really useful home presentation tips, courtesy of interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
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06 April 20
MHCLG COVID 19 -Official Guidance for Landlords & Tenants
The Ministry of Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published Covid-19 guidance for landlords and tenants.
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31 March 20
Useful Information for Landlords
Influential industry bodies help to provide clearer guidance on how we should operate during COVID...
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