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In Focus – Charters property market report
Welcome to In Focus – Charters property market report. Hear from our in-house property experts as Elliott Trodd, Sales Managing Director comments on the residential property market, Suzanne Diamond (Lettings Director) discusses the rental market and New Homes Managing Director, George Long gives his thoughts on the new homes sector. Click here to see the report in full.
Right to rent changes and how they might affect you
As a landlord, it is your responsibility to make sure you only let your property to those with lawful immigration status. If you are found to have rented to someone who does not have a right to rent you could receive a serious penalty. Fortunately, Right to Rent checks make checking statuses achievable, keeping your conscience clear and ensuring you are operating within the law. Plus, if you rent to
Key changes for landlords to be aware of in 2022
If you’re planning on letting a property in 2022, there are some recent important changes to rules and regulations you need to be aware of. Whether your property is freehold or leasehold and you want to let out a single room or entire house, read on so you don’t get caught out… 1. Tax Relief Credit Changes A few years ago you could deduct mortgage expenses from your rental income
Charters appointed joint agent for Berkeley Homes’ flagship Knights Quarter development in central Winchester
PRESS RELEASE: 13/07/2022: Berkeley Homes, the UK’s renowned luxury homes developer, has appointed Charters as joint agent for sale of its luxury apartments at Knights Quarter, its flagship development in central Winchester. With construction scheduled for completion at the end of 2022, Knights Quarter has fast become the crown jewel in Winchester’s illustrious property market. The breathtaking collection of prestigious new apartments and townhouses is set within easy walking distance from the city centre with its vibrant cultural scene and rich
Welcome to this magnificent, five-bedroom country house
This magnificent, five bedroom, Grade II listed country house is set in the stunning and sought-after village of Bursledon. A grand and substantial main house dating back to the 18th century, double garage and enviable, additional two-bedroomed annex are complemented by over half an acre of land and a shared 6.5 acre field. On approaching the property, a carriage driveway welcomes you with ample room for multiple vehicles and is
Charters’ Southern Landlord Show ‘a resounding success’
PRESS RELEASE: 20.06.2022, Southampton, UK: The first Southern Landlord Show has taken place in central Southampton and was declared ‘a resounding success’ by sponsor, Charters, the leading south-east residential lettings and sales agent. The inaugural event, devised exclusively to support and inform the region’s landlords, was held at Charters’ prestigious property showroom on The Avenue and its overwhelming response paves the way for future landlord events to be held regularly. Landlords with established property portfolios
Charters Lettings makes moves towards greater inclusion for tenants with accessible housing needs
PRESS RELEASE : 11/05/2022, Southampton, UK: South coast property experts, Charters’ Lettings division has been accredited by a pioneering training initiative to help people living across Hampshire and Surrey with disabilities secure a home to rent. Charters is the first lettings agent outside London to be accredited by The Accessible Lettings Scheme. As the private lettings sector continues to remain buoyant across all regions in the renowned Charters network, its private rental specialists
Michael Palmer joins the Charters Board
12/05/2022, Southampton, UK: Michael Palmer, formerly CFO of Leaders Romans Group (LRG), has been appointed Non-Executive Director of Charters. Michael joined The Romans Group in 2010 helping to drive a period of rapid growth and a hugely successful merger with Leaders in 2016. The newly formed LRG brand continued its expansion acquiring more than 100 businesses in the decade to 2020. Michael said, “I am delighted to join board of
Introducing our Green Charter as we take steps to go carbon neutral
The effects of climate change are well documented and it is clear only a collective, determined plan of attack to reduce individual and commercial impact on the environment will achieve a global goal of minimising greenhouse gas emissions. Charters’ Green Charter formalises this plan and sets out the steps it has already taken and those it will implement in the future to help the organisation become carbon neutral. Activities include
Nick de Goede appointed Farnham Branch Manager as demand for local properties surges
Nick de Goede has been appointed as Branch Partner and he will lead the charge to secure homes for the growing numbers of buyers and tenants looking to move to the historic market town. The entire team lives in and around Farnham and is renowned for its unparalleled local knowledge of the sought-after town. Formerly Associate Valuation Director of Charters in Winchester, Nick is now back at work in his