9 tips to make moving home stress-free
Moving home is a stressful business. Here are CJ Hole's top tips for making that move to a new home as straightforward as possible.
Picture perfect: How to take professional photos of your home
Taking the standard of picture required takes effort and patience. Here are CJ Hole's seven top tips for taking professional pictures of your home...
How to help your children get on the property ladder
While many of Generation Rent are writing off their chances of owning a home, others are seeking help from the Bank of Mum and Dad. We have outlined the best options available here...
4 common mistakes people make when buying a property
When buying a house it helps to have an understanding of the process, as well as being fully aware of what to expect from each of the steps to buying a house, to help you avoid these common buying mistakes...
9 questions to ask your letting agent
There are a whole host of questions landlords should ask letting agents, but at CJ Hole we have broken that list down to nine crucial areas of enquiry you should embark on prior to signing on any dotted lines.
How to choose an estate agent
Selling your home is all about decisions - and making the right ones at the right time. Choosing an estate agent is one of the most critical but with so many options available, where do you even start?
'Last time buyers' could help solve the UK's housing crisis
Homeowners falling into the 'Last time buyers' age group are remaining in unsuitable family homes due to a dearth of suitable housing stock. It is this age bracket that holds the key to unlocking the UK housing market...
Changes are looming for HMO properties
The HMO mandatory licensing scheme aimed at improving lettings market standards is set for a period of change.
Is now a good time to buy or sell a house?
With inflation cooling and rate rises still possible, we take a look at whether 'now' is a good time to buy or sell a property,
Surprising issues that could have an impact on your property's value
There are dozens of fairly obvious issues that can reduce the value of your home. Here are five issues that could have an impact on your property's value - and they may surprise you!
New legislation could provide huge shock to landlords and tenants
New EPC regulations are less than a month away but a survey has revealed that many landlords and tenants aren't aware of the upcoming changes. Here's what you need to know...
Top reasons why Gloucestershire, Bristol and the Cotswolds are great places to live
Gloucestershire, Bristol and the South Cotswolds saw some serious cash change hands in the property market last year. So, what is it that attracts the great and the good to the area? Here are our top-seven reasons why Gloucestershire, Bristol and the Cots
Why you need a property survey
There are a host of different property surveys available and prior to purchasing a property it's worth knowing which is which and exactly what you require.
Preparing for GDPR: 7 steps to consider
The General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect on May 25th 2018 and will almost certainly impact on how estate agencies collect key data from clients, whether it's in branch, on the phone or via portals.
How do you like your Brexit?
Nobody currently knows how the process to leave the European Union is going to turn out, all of which means there is an undertone of uncertainty when it comes to predicting housing market growth in 2018.
New Year, New EPC Regulations
A new year, for many, means juicy detoxing, exercise, giving up chocolate or vowing to save money. For landlords, though, the dawn of 2018 means new regulations when it comes to energy performance.
CJ Hole Landlords - how 'Swap Rates' could save you money
You might have heard the term 'swap rates' when people talk about the price of fixed rate mortgages, but what are they and how do they actually work? Here's a look at what you need to know.
5 landlord articles to help you plan for your next property investment
Here are CJ Hole, we keep our finger on the pulse of the lettings industry. Take note of the legislation changes you need to be aware of and learn how to maximise your portfolio with our latest post...
Autumn Statement Review: why longer tenancies will favour landlords
Landlords are expected to face the costs of having tenant fees passed over to them - but they could end up making money in the long run.
Bristol properties are UK's fastest selling
Post Office Money Mortgages has conducted research to find average sales times across 20 UK regions, and Bristol leads the way with a waiting time of less than two months.
The supply crisis is more important than Brexit and it must be tackled
The latest ONS figures show that house prices continue to rise, and the supply issues are driving them upwards.
Win World Cup Qualifier Tickets! England v Scotland
It's the one you've been waiting for! One lucky England fan will win a pair of tickets to see The Three Lions take on The Tartan Terriers in the World Cup Qualifier at Wembley Stadium!
Win World Cup Qualifier Tickets! England V Malta
England will soon be continuing their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign and you could be pitch-side cheering them on! To enter our competition to win a pair of tickets to the England V Malta game, just follow these simple steps...
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