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Why you should buy or sell property before Christmas
Despite popular belief that December is a bad time for the property market, winter can actually be a great time to plan a move. With less competition and more serious buyers, your property may well sell quicker than at other times of the year. At Charters, we support our customers throughout the year and think that winter is really underrated when it comes to moving. Here are a few reasons
How buying a new build could save you money
When it comes to property hunting, everyone’s looking for something slightly different. It’s sometimes hard to narrow down your options but, if you’re thinking of moving, buying a new build could be a very smart decision. New build homes can be practical, reliable and less expensive places to live. So, if you want to save money now and in the future here’s why buying a new build home is the
Charters is proud to be taking part in Mission Christmas
Our network of nine offices across Hampshire and Surrey are official Mission Christmas drop off points. Visitors can leave an extra Christmas present in one of these boxes and they will make sure it is given to a disadvantaged child so they wake up to a gift on Christmas morning. All gifts should be new and unwrapped. If you would like to take part, please visit your nearest Charters branch
Top 10 benefits of using a letting agent in Hampshire and Surrey
There’s a lot to think about when letting a property and it helps to have friendly professionals on your side. From advertising your property through to check-out, we are here to help with different levels of support to suit your needs. If the thought of contracts, chasing rent, inspections and arranging for maintenance work sounds like something you’d rather hand over to a professional, our fully managed letting option could
Is this one of the largest property showrooms in the country?
We are proud to announce the official opening of our new landmark property showroom in Southampton with several distinguished guests, including Southampton FC legend, Matthew Le Tissier, who proclaimed the new branch open. In one of the region’s highest profile branch openings in recent years, the move brings together a hugely respected team of property sales, valuation and lettings experts and Charters Financial Services’ respected Mortgage Hub, under one roof.
The Charters Group acquires Knights Porter as part of an ongoing residential expansion strategy
Charters Group, the multi-award-winning estate agency, chartered surveyors, architectural services and financial services collective, has announced a further acquisition in a strategic move that will grow its residential lettings operations. Charters Estate Agents, with its network of offices, will combine its operations with Knights Porter, one of the leading letting agencies in Southampton, bringing together two of the region’s leading estate agencies. The acquisition will see Charters grow its lettings portfolio
Your property market update
“It certainly feels like the country is fully back to business and Covid is firmly off the front page” (famous last words). Supply is key to success at the moment and with the large majority of new homes sites forward sold for many months ahead, this is creating acute pressure on new instructions and sales in the market…” click here to read in full.
10 top tips for attracting tenants
If you’re a current landlord or thinking of letting a property, your obvious goal is to attract tenants who will respect and care for your property. However, this is sometimes easier said than done. The buy-to-let sector is extremely competitive and ideally, you want to take your pick of applicants. In order to encourage plenty of interest, our letting agents in Southampton have put together 10 top tips for attracting
Things to consider when relocating
The global pandemic has made people stop and think about how and where they live. The shift towards working from home has prompted many to relocate from big cities to more rural areas as they no longer need an office. If you’re thinking of relocating within the UK, congratulations! You’re on the cusp of a big, exciting change. However, there are lots of things to consider when relocating. To help
How to buy a house: A step-by-step guide to buying a property
Buying a house is extremely exciting, but can also be a confusing, stressful experience. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make it easier. Once you’ve decided you’re ready to buy, knowing the process and what to expect at each stage is a great start. Having a trusted, compassionate estate will also alleviate stress and make whole process more straightforward. At Charters, our knowledgeable team are on hand to