You might think we’re a bit biased, but Cheltenham really is a brilliant place to live. Whether you’re buying or renting a property in Cheltenham, you won’t regret your decision to settle in this beautiful and historic town. Here’s just four of the many great things about renting in Cheltenham. The rent is pretty cheap The average rent in Cheltenham in 2024 is £1,120 and while this is an...
With two of the University of Gloucester’s campuses being in Cheltenham, there’s quite a few houseshares in this town for students. Many people live in houseshares at the start of their careers, too and you can find a large double room in a large house for around £450pcm, with around £150 on top for bills. If you’re about to join a houseshare, here are eight useful tips to help you to...
While Cheltenham is definitely the star of the Cotswolds area, the town does have some amazing satellites as well, Winchcombe is around eight miles to the north east of Cheltenham and the village has a population of over 4,500. A popular place since prehistoric times While Winchcome proudly shows its medieval past, people have lived in the area since at least the Bronze Age and a popular tourist...
Are we really alone in the universe? Does what you eat affect the way you think and the way your brain works? How does science impact our everyday lives? These are big questions for a humble estate agent and while we do like to ponder the meaning of life in between viewings, we’re happy to defer to the experts in these weighty matters, which is where the UK’s top scientists come in. This...
The penalty increase is part of a wider crackdown on illegal immigration in the UK by the Home Office. The fines landlords face if they don’t comply with the government’s Right to Rent regulations increased in February. These increases are part of a Home Office crackdown on illegal immigration. The Immigration Act 2014 asked landlords to check the immigration status of any potential tenant ahead of...
If you own a rental property in Cheltenham then you might be wondering how to add some value to it in order to maximise your rental income and provide your tenants with a great place to live. There are lots of ways to work on your rental property so that you and your tenants get the most out of it, so here are just five of our favourite value-adding improvements. Renovate the kitchen As the heart of...
It seems that the covid effect, which increased demand - and rental prices - is easing up slightly as the UK’s rental market starts to return to a pre-pandemic state. Demand is still quite high, but more properties are coming onto the rental market to satisfy that demand. Increased rental supply may lead to slightly lower rents While rental prices in Cheltenham saw quite a bit of growth in 2023, the...
Charlton Kings’ Clock Tower pub is back and is better than ever after a £140,000 revamp. The pub is now sporting new seating and wallpaper as well as a new darts board, a new colour scheme and an inviting menu. The Clock Tower’s bar also has a new look and the team has undergone extra training, making the pub an attractive place to visit for anyone moving to the Charlton Kings area. New landlord...
It can be tough for first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder. You need to save up a deposit for a start and despite the tabloid rumours, giving up your avocado toast won’t swell your coffers anywhere near enough! Even when you have a half-decent deposit, you still need to jump through the credit and affordability checks before you can even start looking at suitable properties. There are,...
A community orchard in Cheltenham is going through the first phase of redevelopment so it’ll once more be available to the people living in the area. Weavers Field, an orchard in the Warden Hill ward in Cheltenham, is a traditional orchard and it received 20 new fruit trees, including apple, cherry and plum trees, earlier this year to kickstart its rejuvenation. The fruit varieties are a good mix of...