Latest News and Updates

Visit us at the Wiltshire Home Show on Sunday 12th September 2010 - Stand 40

Come and Meet the Bloomsbury Experts! On Sunday 12th September from 10.30 am - 4.30pm, Bloomsbury will be exhibiting at the Wiltshire Home Show.

Set in the City Hall, Salisbury and organised by Salisbury Newspapers, Wiltshire Society Magazine and Ladies who Love . . .this will be a great day, not to be missed.

If you are considering letting or selling and need some advice then pop along and discuss with one of the team! We will have full details of our available property list for both Sales and Lettings - and you can even book some viewings if there are properties that you are interested in!

Tickets are £3 on the door or if you pop into our offices we have a number of FREE tickets available for our clients and customers.

We will see you then!

http://ladieswholove.co.uk/index.php/wiltshire-home-show-city-hall-salisbury/

28.06.10 - Federation of Small Business (FSB) Salisbury Trade Fair 2010

The Bloomsbury Residential team attended the annual FSB Salisbury Trade Fair at The Guildhall on Saturday 26th June 2010. They had a great day meeting people and chatting about our property services.

A big 'thank you' to all of our existing clients (landlords and sellers) who popped by to say 'hello'. It was also a great chance to let people know about the estate agency, lettings and property management services that we provide in the Salisbury area and surrounds.  

       Bloomsbury Director Rory explaining our services               Directors Fabio and Les at the stand

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11.06.10 - Crisis Square Mile Run 2010 - Update

Bloomsbury Residential director Rory James MacLaren-Jackson successfully completed the 6.5km Crisis Square Mile Run 2010 last Thursday in a time of 35mins 40 secs (and he's got the T-shirt and blisters to prove it!)

Thank you to everyone who sponsored Rory and helped him get well over the £100 target that Crisis were aiming for from each runner. By doing this Crisis can give Changing Lives Awards to 250 people, giving them the chance to study or train for a new job or giving them the skills and tools to become self employed. The money raised really does transform lives.

To find out more about Crisis please visit: http://www.crisis.org.uk/

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07.06.10 - HIPs and EPCs - An Update

Home Information Packs (HIPs) Abolished

As of late May 2010, Home Information Packs (HIPs) have been abolished. It is no longer a legal requirement to obtain a HIP before marketing a property for sale.

However, this change does not affect the need for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which remain in force.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Still Required

An EPC is required for all homes when they are built, rented or sold.

If you are selling a property or letting a property you must have an EPC in place when doing so. EPCs are required on construction of new homes and are needed for rented homes the first time the property is let after 1 October 2008.

The certificate records how energy efficient a property is as a building. This efficiency is rated on an A-G scale, similar to the labels now provided with domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines.

EPCs are produced using standard methods and assumptions about energy usage so that the energy efficiency of one building can easily be compared with another building of the same type. This allows potential buyers, tenants, owners, occupiers and purchasers to evaluate the energy efficiency and carbon emissions of the property so they can take into consideration energy efficiency and fuel costs as part of their prospective investment.

An EPC is accompanied by a recommendation report that lists cost-effective and other measures (such as low- and zero-carbon generating systems) that can improve the property’s energy rating. A rating is also given showing what could be achieved if all the recommendations were enacted.

The certificate is important because nearly 50% of the UK's energy consumption and carbon emissions are caused by the way buildings are lit, heated and used. Even minor changes in energy performance can have a significant effect in reducing energy consumption.

What an EPC looks like and contains

The certificate provides a rating for the building, showing its energy efficiency. The ratings are similar to those found on products such as fridges and are standard so the energy efficiency of one building can easily be compared with another building of a similar type.

For homes, two ratings are shown.

The energy-efficiency rating is a measure of a home's overall efficiency. The higher the rating, the more energy-efficient the home is, and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be.

The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions - the higher the rating, the less impact it has on the environment.

Each rating is based on the performance of the building itself and its services (such as heating and lighting), rather than the domestic appliances within it. This is known as an asset rating. The certificate also lists the potential rating of the building if all the cost-effective measures were installed.

The ratings will vary according to the age, location, size and condition of the building. The potential rating on the certificate will take these factors into account, and the suggested measures will be tailored so that they are realistic for the particular building.

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03.06.10 - Letting Agent On The Run (For Homelessness!)

There is still time to sponsor Bloomsbury Residential director Rory James MacLaren-Jackson, who is running in the Crisis Square Mile Run 2010 on Thursday 10 June 2010.

Dealing with people and property all day long, it is easy to lose sight of the fact, amongst all the 'business' side of property, that for some people a roof over their head is a basic right denied to them. It is a shameful situation and one that needs to be addressed. Crisis work hard to do just that hence we support them and their activities.

To find out more about Crisis and to sponsor Rory on his run please visit:

https://community.crisis.org.uk/rorymj

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20.05.10 - Home Information Packs (HIPs) Scrapped - The Practical Impact

In one of the first moves relating directly to the property market, the new coalition government has scrapped the controversial Home Information Pack (HIP) requirement from new sellers.

What is the practical impact for estate agents and property sellers?

Firstly, only homes marketed for sale on or after 21st May 2010 will no longer require a Home Information Pack (HIP). The suspension is not retrospective and so properties on the market on or before 20th May, either in breach of the HIP regulations or with ‘1st day marketing HIPs’ (i.e without searches, title or an Energy Performance Certificate) must still be completed.

YET virtually in contradiction - a Seller or Estate Agent is no longer under a duty to provide a copy of the HIP to potential buyers BUT commentary is that if there is an advantage in keeping the property move going forward then clearly they would be wise to.

Can Buyers still rely on a HIP after the suspension date? Yes. If the HIP was compliant with the regulations there is no reason why a buyer should not be able to trust it.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Remain Unaffected

Despite the suspension of HIPs, a Seller will need to have ordered, but not necessarily received an Energy Performance Certificate before legal marketing can start.

Once received it continues to be the rule that it must be provided to potential buyers at the earliest opportunity and before entering into a contract to sell the property. The Seller and Estate Agent must use all reasonable efforts to ensure that the EPC is available within 28 days of the property going on the market.

The duty to provide an EPC falls on either the seller, in the case of a building being sold, or the landlord / letting agent, in the case of a building being rented. In the case of new buildings the duty to provide an EPC falls on the builder.

Estate Agents will have to include energy information in written sales particulars, as was the case before the suspension of HIPs. They must do so as soon as the energy information becomes available. Enforcement of these requirements and financial penalties is the responsibility of Trading Standards Officers.

However, following the suspension of HIPs, all EPCs will now be valid for 10 years.

For more info please visit:

http://www.communities.gov.uk/housing/buyingselling/homeinformation/homeinfopackquestions/

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04.07.08 - "Independents' Day" - Bloomsbury Residential Sales Launched!

'We now make selling your property simple too!'

Bloomsbury Residential, established independent letting agents based on Castle Street in Salisbury, will be launching their new property sales department on "Independents' Day", 4th July 2008.

After receiving numerous requests from satisfied lettings clients to also assist in selling their properties, Bloomsbury have responded to popular demand and extended their property marketing expertise into the field of residential sales.

"This is a great opportunity to show how the successful approach behind our making letting simple philosophy can be transferred to property sales," explains company director Susan Yeates.

"With the slower sales market evident this year, it is more important than ever for agents to be proactive in property marketing, ensuring the very best exposure to potential buyers both online and using traditional methods."

Whether selling or letting their clients' property, Bloomsbury's family-run management team knows how beneficial it is to use an independent agent, combining local market expertise with a first class personal service. Providing a straightforward, tailored service is at the heart of the Bloomsbury Residential approach, and with over 50 years of property experience, the dedicated member of staff looking after each client's property is only ever a phone call away.

If you are interested in selling or letting your property or simply want to discuss how Bloomsbury Residential can help you, please contact Susan Yeates on 01722 414141.

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05.08.07 - South Wilts Business EXPO at Salisbury City Hall on Wednesday 26th September 2007

Bloomsbury Residential of Castle Street, Salisbury are inviting existing landlords and first time property investors alike to visit their stand at the South Wilts Business EXPO at Salisbury City Hall on Wednesday 26th September 2007.

This will be a great opportunity to get free advice about letting out your property, the current local rental market and how to get the best return from your rented properties.

If you are thinking about letting your property, the team will be on hand to help discuss your options and explain how to achieve peace of mind from using an agency-tailored lettings solutions.

The South Wilts Business EXPO at Salisbury City Hall takes place on Wednesday 26th September 2007 from 9.00am to 6.00pm. The Bloomsbury team will be available to chat about letting your property and local property investment all day long at Stand 17B.

If you are interested in selling or letting your property or simply want to discuss how Bloomsbury Residential can help you, please contact Susan Yeates on 01722 414141.

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01.03.07 - Partners In Property

When choosing a letting agent to market and manage your property, choosing an indepedent agency usually means a more personal, dedicated service.

The strength of independent agencies to provide the right kind of tailored service for landlords is helped by agents in the local area working together, sharing skills and ideas.

Bloomsbury Residential and Forum Lettings of Blandford Forum have forged a unique relationship, working together to provide landlords in Wiltshire and Dorset with a truly one-to-one and first class service.

By sharing their databases of prospective tenants in the area, both landlords and tenants receive a fast effective service with properties routinely let with days of first being marketed.

If you have a property to let or are even just thinking about letting, call Susan on 01722 414141 or Ashley at Forum Lettings on 01258 459600 (www.forumlettings.co.uk)

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31.01.07 - More Happy Clients

Just one month into 2007 and we have already successfully let a number of properties and have many happy clients sending us positive comments about our services to landlords:

"We were extremely satisfied with the details throughout the process. Susan 'held our hands' throughout, and the service was extremely quick and efficient - thanks!" (Mr C. Amesbury)

Please call Susan today on 01722 414141 to find out how you can also be one of our happy clients. All types of full management and tenant find service are available - we tailor our packages to suit each individual client's needs.

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23.11.06 - Feedback Forms Update - Thank You For All The Responses!

Always looking to improve our service and maintain the high standards that our clients have come to expect, we have been thrilled with the positive response to the recent feedback forms we sent out and the glowing testimonials that have accompanied them.

"Thank you so much for sending me so many potential tenants and for being so quick in your responses..." (Miss I.)

"The response to my initial enquiry was very quick and professional and this approach was maintained throughout the whole process." (Mr P.)

"...Thank you for all you are doing and keeping me informed. It's nice to know you are in control and dealing with things. Very happy with the service!" (Mr C.)

All of our clients can expect the same first class lettings and management service both this year and beyond.
 
Please call Susan today on 01722 414141 to find out how you can also be one of our happy clients. All types of full management and tenant find service are available - we tailor our packages to suit each individual client's needs.

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