Fantastic News on Inflation! Inflation has dropped to 2.3% it has been announced today. Down from 3.2% the month before This is getting close to the Bank of England’s target of 2%. Although we do expect base rate cuts in 2024 analysts feel this unlikely to happen in June. However, two and five year fixed mortgage rates are still more generous than they were a year ago as lenders predict rate base rate cuts through 2024/25 ..read more

Considered auction? Aldreds now offer conditional online auctions through all of our branches. This month our Lowestoft office has sold two properties on this basis. One in Corton and one in South Lowestoft. The advantage of selling by this method is that the buyer has to pay a deposit once the sale is agreed giving them a financial commitment. Our auction partners inform us that this method of sale has a 98% chance of reaching a completion. Thinking of selling or auctioning your property? Contact us today ..read more

Bradwell Part Exchange Event Aldreds are delighted to be supporting Persimmon Homes at their Bluebell Meadow site this Saturday for their part exchange event. Chris, Tim, Dan and Tracie will be at the Bluebell Meadow show house between 10am and 5pn to offer help and advice to house hunters who think part exchange may be for them. No need to book in just pop along for a chat. The Aldreds & Persimmon teams look forward to seeing you ..read more

Performer of the Month for April. Congratulations to Tracie Ablitt who is Aldreds Performer of the Month for April. Tracie was literally everywhere in April. She worked in all offices covering holiday, sickness working weekdays, weekends and after hours whilst delivering excellent service to our clients and customers. Just back from a well earned break! Well done Tracie and have a great May ..read more

Duffles Pond in Winterton Lovely to receive a thank you card today for supporting this wonderful project and congratulations to the volunteers who helped raise £958 over Easter ..read more

Property all sells the same…right? It is a common misconception that properties sell broadly at the same rate and same timescale. Generally speaking, there are more buyers for properties in lower to middle price brackets, however, there are also more properties for sale. Higher priced properties are available to less people but often a smaller number are for sale over a larger area! There has been some interesting statistic released this week regarding different trends regarding different properties in various parts of the country. It has revealed the fastest selling properties in the UK curre ..read more

Landlords – are you concerned about the Renters Reform Bill? No doubt you have seen in the press that the oh so controversial Renters Reform Bill is being pushed through the House of Lords next week. The headline is removal of Section 21 notices and supposedly ‘no fault’ evictions. This is probably the most concerning for landlords as many may simply believe that getting their properties back will be next to impossible. That is not the case, landlords will be able to get their properties back on one of four grounds; If they want to sell; if they (or a family member) wish to move back in; rent ..read more

We are hiring! Due to the improving housing market we are hiring for a number of roles across our group! We have the below vacancies either available immediately or coming available soon. All roles involve some work on Saturdays, a driving licence and access to your own vehicle. which you can use for work purposes. Full Time Lister - Due to a high demand for our services we are looking for an experienced estate agent to join our team. Preferably with listing experience, however, if you are an experienced negotiator or senior negotiator looking to move in to listing this could be a role for you ..read more

Gold winners! We are very much enjoying our year as the Gold agent for Great Yarmouth! If you have a property to let call us today and see how our award winning service can help you find a fantastic tenant. David, Sue, Susie, Michelle, Vicky and Kaylie are waiting for your call on 01493 849111 or lettings@aldreds.co.uk . Or pop in and see us at 17 Hall Quay ..read more

Performer of the month! Well done to Great Yarmouth Office manager who wins our Performer of the Month award. Jackie has guided the office through a very busy month whilst being a member of staff down for most of it due to a sickness absence. Nominated by (at least and they may be others I have missed) Claire, Chris, Richard, Michael and Tracie. This is what Tracie had to say about Jackie which just about sums it up! I’d like to nominate Jackie in our GY office. She is like the proverbial swan, working like a trojan no matter what changes and, or shortfalls that go on around her! And manages t ..read more