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Spotlight on Bury St. Edmunds property market: interview by Rightmove
As part of a new spotlight series by Rightmove on the best towns to live in the UK, James Sawyer of Whatley Lane Bury St. Edmunds office was interviewed and gives a flavour as to why Bury St. Edmunds continues to be an increasingly attractive option for home buyers.
Suffolk business’ response to Ukrainian refugee housing crisis as UK cost of living soars
Credit: Pixabay/Trey_Musk West Suffolk looming housing crisis for Ukrainian refugees Whatley Lane Estate Agents shine a spotlight on the escalating cost of living housing crisis potentially facing...
Property Pulse – Market Pricing
Market Prices – Visibility
Whether selling or letting a home, there are as usual various factors involved that combine to create poor visibility in trying to make decisions for the future.
Property Pulse
Property Market Insights HOUSING REVIEW When will house price growth return to normal levels? Inflationary House Price Factors UK house prices increased by more than £43,000 since the pandemic started, reaching a record high in March, the average price of a property...
Suffolk Craft Fairs Easter
If you are a lover of all things craft and handmade Be sure to take a look at some of the craft fairs this April 2022 in Suffolk. Easter provides us with the perfect opportunity to take a couple of days break and adventure through some of the leafy Suffolk villages...
Property Portfolios and Rental Yield
Calculate your Rental Yield Calculating a potential yield on a property is the first step on the acquisition list. However, it is sometimes wise to re-assess your portfolio - costs of work - and renovation or even new developments and house building in your immediate...
Sustainable Home Improvements
Sustainable Home Improvements – what are the most desirable factors When assessing the options for sustainable home improvements it can be a difficult decision on where to spend your money, with the latest EPC measures being finalised – the push to make homes more...
The Race is On – Your Sustainable Estate Agents
The Sustainability Race is On! Whatley Lane were an early adopter of climate positive action and committed to a tree planting pledge - carefully selecting their sustainability partners.Rather than opt for quantity they chose a programme with Ecologi and Eden...
How to decide where to Live?
useful area information for all our properties and this allows you to ascertain the distances to the most essential services – food, health and schooling, powered by yelp, this information, we hope, will allow you to build a better picture of a location
The power of 360 tours
There was once a time when only a hardcopy of sales particulars were available to home movers when visiting estate agents to give a flavour of their dream home and to help compare against others. This was before the advent of Rightmove that pulled together agents’...
Green Housing Revolution
Property consumes 40 per cent of the world’s energy and contributes to 30 per cent of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The Best Places to Visit in Bury St Edmunds
From the C11 Cathedral to the recently developed Arc Shopping Centre, Bury St Edmunds is a bustling and thriving market town with Medieval charm and character.
Top 10 property must-haves for buyers
Are you looking to sell your home this Spring? You may want to consider the top features buyers look for when buying a property. At Whatley Lane Estate Agents, we know a thing or two about buying and selling properties in Suffolk. Our own experience and a recent...
What to look for when buying your new home
To view our property listings and see the information we provide on the locality of a property on our books - please take a look at our CURATED COLLECTION. This provides you with a selection of properties that Whatley Lane brought to market and sold with the property...
Discover the medieval town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk
St Edmunds Abbey was one of the richest and largest Benedictine monasteries in England. The Abbey Ruins in the centre of Bury St Edmunds is one of the most important medieval monasteries in Europe.
What are the benefits of a property management company?
There are many reasons why you should hire a professional to handle your property management…
Explore the great outdoors – our top tips for places to visit in Suffolk and things to do outdoors
Suffolk and Cambridgeshire are bursting with fantastic walks, historic towns and endless cycle ways. From the woodland trails at Ickworth House & Spa and the rugged coastal walks in Norfolk and Suffolk to the snowdrop filled gardens of Anglesey Abbey,...
COVID-19: Safe valuations and viewings advice
Whether buying, selling, letting or renting property in the UK we have provided outline advice for conducting safe valuations and viewings during the Covid-19 pandemic. While Whatley Lane Estate Agents undertake to provide all parties with the best possible advice...
Property Price Outlook
The property prices have remained unexpectedly firm and increasing during the last 12 months and 2021 is forecast to grow 4% with 2022 by 5%, with an expected 20% during the next 5 years, source Knight Frank, Estate Agents.
The Most Expensive Houses in Suffolk
Orchard House in Mildenhall boasts a fascinating history, as it dates back to 1901 when the house was commissioned for the local veterinarian who used part of the property as his surgery. Many of the original period features remain intact and completely untouched from...
Changing requirements in 2020 for EPC certificates on rental properties – what are the rules?
In April 2018, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) were introduced to the private rental market, requiring rented properties with new or renewed tenancy contracts to have a minimum energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of E. Up until now, Landlords...
Newmarket Racecourses presents the Moët & Chandon July Festival 2019
Moët & Chandon July Festival 11 July - 13 July Newmarket Racecourses celebrates summer with the Moët & Chandon July Festival - one of the hottest dates in the Racing calendar. The July Festival is a thrilling 3-day event showcasing world-class horse...
Energy-efficient, sustainable homes in Suffolk
The rise of energy-efficient and sustainable homes Some 12% of the UK’s carbon emissions come from domestic buildings and the government has declared that by 2020, all homes must be zero carbon. As the trend for low-cost, Eco-friendly sustainable housing continues to...
Changes to buy-to-let property tax relief
Whether you are seasoned landlord or you're thinking about investing in your first buy-to-let property, the Lettings team at Whatley Lane Estate Agents recommend that you consider your position carefully. We also make you aware of recent changes to the...
