Newsletters

30.11.1999 |

10.11.2009 | News from Blandford

We have had some staff changes in the Blandford office this year and, since we last introduced ourselves (in Spring 2008), Chloe and Paula have moved on and been replaced by Laura and Katie. Laura and Katie have been attending ARLA training courses and Laura is just starting studying for the Technical Award. Rachel, Celia and Jane have all been with Dorset Lettings for many years and you will no doubt have dealt with one or all of us in the past.... Read full article.

12.11.2009 | Autumn 2009

The rental market has stabilized after a period where the oversupply of properties from the depressed sales sector has put pressure on rents. According to ARLA, the industry body, the temporary influx of ‘accidental landlords’ who turn to rental because they cannot sell, has slowed, as the housing market has shown signs of stability. Rents as a result have started to stabilize and yields remain steady at around 5%. A shortage of supply is considered to be temporarily boosting the housing market but economic indicators and difficult mortgage conditions are expected to limit the speed of any recovery. However, the early signals are now in place for buy-to-let landlords to start investing, which should help fuel any recovery. ... Read full article.

11.01.2010 | News from Wimborne

A huge Congratulations is in order for Stephanie Wright who recently completed the NFOPP Technical Award with flying colours.... Read full article.

11.01.2010 | Rental market outlook continues to be positive

The housing market continues to show signs of improvement but the outlook is mixed, with the rental sector expected to be the most buoyant. House sales, mortgages approved and house prices have shown recent signs of improvement. However, confidence and affordability are the keys to a sustained housing market recovery and this can only happen within a positive, growing economy. The rental sector continues to grow, as the trend away from home ownership to rental continues. The buy-to-let market is also showing signs of recovery with an influx of new buy-to-let mortgage products and mortgage lending up for the first time in two years. ... Read full article.

11.01.2010 | Government launches Boiler Scrappage Scheme

A national scheme to upgrade household heating systems to cut carbon, save money on fuel bills and sustain work for the heating industry has been launched by the Government. The scheme will allow up to 125,000 hoseholds with 'G-rated' boilers £400 off the price of a new 'A-rated' boiler.... Read full article.

13.01.2010 | News from Dorchester

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17.02.2010 | Winter 2009

We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with Rentshield in order to be able to offer insurance products to our landlords. They offer specialist landlords’ insurance and their policies are specifically written with this in mind. ... Read full article.

01.03.2010 | Investor enquires are on the up!

Following the exciting changes the Dorchester office has seen over the last 15 months we are now experiencing a heightened level of investor landlord enquires with new and existing landlords looking to either increase their portfolio or to buy into the market for the first time.... Read full article.

01.04.2010 | Rents have generally fallen over the past twelve months but we are hopeful of some sort of recovery now.

Exciting news from Blandford this month because, as some of you will already know, Laura was married on 13th March which was our first wedding at the Blandford office.... Read full article.

16.04.2010 | News from Wimborne

We are pleased to welcome our new Administrator, Chloe Birchall. ... Read full article.

16.04.2010 | Spring 2010

A mixed bag of economic indicators leaves future economic conditions uncertain. GDP was slightly up 0.1% in the last quarter of 2009 and the rise in unemployment is slowing – early indications that the recession may have bottomed out. ... Read full article.

23.07.2010 | News from Weymouth

Weymouth is now humming with holidaymakers enjoying the wonderful warm spell that we have been experiencing. Many of these, having fallen in love with the wide sandy expanses of Weymouth Bay and the many facilities and attractions offered to visitors, increase the footfall into our office.... Read full article.

11.08.2010 | Summer 2010

Good news for landlords this month with a change to our charges for these new agreements... Read full article.