Benno at EweMove Estate Agents in Luton East

24/09/2026

Myth busting what I do...

I've always supported pets for the right tenants, and that's the key. Take time to get a feel for them and their character upfront. Of course, there are times when it's just not appropriate...

Here are some facts

🦮 Since 1 May 2026, renters in England have had the right to formally ask their landlord to keep a pet, and landlords must not unreasonably refuse. So far, that right has been used very little: 93% of landlords have received no requests at all, while 6% have approved one and fewer than 0.3% have refused.

🦮 Search behavior hints at hidden demand. Rightmove searches filtering for pet-friendly homes fell 54% year-on-year in May, and 52% in June, yet pets stayed the most-searched rental keyword both months - renters may just be asking directly instead of filtering.

🦮 For many renters, a pet-friendly home isn’t optional: 34% call it essential and would only rent somewhere that allows one, with a further 24% saying it’s very or somewhat important.

🦮 Landlords look more open than approval rates suggest: most report no pet-related damage, and where it occurs it costs less on average than damage from tenants without pets. A cleaning obligation or pet-damage insurance would reassure many, though 28% say nothing would change their minds.

Source: LRG, based on responses from 717 landlords and 860 tenants across England and Wales.
Visualisation: Dataloft by PriceHubble

21/09/2026

Exciting news for anyone locally who’s looking for straight-talking, honest mortgage advice—we’re officially welcoming Claire Oakley to the team! 🏡👏

Claire and I actually share a very similar story. We both come from roots in big banking, but like me, she made the leap into the self-employed world to get that proper balance between family life and work.

As a dedicated home mum who also happens to know the mortgage market inside out, she’s completely aligned with how we do things here. For Claire, taking care of her customers and getting families the absolute best outcome is at the root of everything she wants to achieve. No corporate waffle, no pushing, just genuine help.

I’m proper chuffed to have her on board and working alongside us through the Mortgage Advice Bureau (run by my old hockey mate, Ben Thompson!).

If you, a family member, or a mate are trying to make sense of interest rates or looking at your options right now, drop us a message. Claire’s here to make things easy for you.

Welcome to the fold, Claire! ❤️

21/09/2026

MORTGAGE MONDAY

Having worked as a business advisor in a town centre bank right here in Luton years ago, I learned a big secret about how mortgages work. 🏦👇

Most people assume going straight to their own bank gets them the best deal because of "loyalty."

The truth? Banks treat direct branch customers as low-hanging fruit—saving their competitive rates for third-party broker channels instead. With the Bank of England keeping the base rate at 3.75% this month, rate uncertainty isn't going anywhere.

If your fixed deal is coming up, don't just accept what your bank offers on the app. Get independent advice. A little later, I'm announcing a new partner to work alongside us—to make sure our local community gets transparent, honest advice that puts your pocket first, not the bank’s, and I'm really excited about it!
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Drop us a message or call for a chat if you want a straight answer on your options! ☕

☎️ 07525 456 830

18/09/2026

Anyone who knows me knows I’m not really one for big parties or glamour, but I’m genuinely delighted to be celebrating 10 years trading with EweMove! 🥳🔑

The last 18 months have certainly sent a few challenges my way—not least on the health side—and to be honest, I was feeling a bit of apprehension about the future. But as I put this video together to look back over the last decade, that apprehension completely vanished and got replaced by pure excitement!

Looking at all these faces—the doorstep chats, the key handovers, the nervous first-time buyers, and the relief when a sale completes—it reminded me what this is all about. It’s the local people I get to help every single day that fuel me.

It’s also meant the world that I’ve been able to be a present home dad for my boy over these 10 years (and as you can see in the clips, he’s popped up as my little helper on a few doorsteps along the way!). I’ve also thrown in a photo of the "dotty old lady" who raised me as a single mum—my absolute superhero who gave me the foundation to do what I do today.

I’m thrilled to have officially signed on for the next 5 years. With all your support, local love, and the brilliant Stopsley & LU2 community around me, I’m properly excited for what the future brings.

A massive thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far. Here’s to the next chapter! 🥂❤️

01/09/2026

Hello neighbours! We’ve just listed a clean, modern two-bedroom first-floor maisonette on Hitchin Road, set within a quiet block of just four properties.

It’s in a fantastic location—just a 5-minute walk from Stopsley village shops, a 20-25 minute walk to Luton station (fast trains to London in 20 mins), and right on the doorstep of the countryside towards Hitchin and Harpenden.

Key Details:

Generous lounge/diner & modern fitted kitchen

Main double bedroom + comfortable single (ideal home office)

Private rear garden space

Rent: £1,400 pcm (Household income requirement: £42,000 pa)

Viewings can be booked online. As properties in Stopsley move quickly, we recommend applying early via our website!

01/09/2026

Ask anyone who knows Luton where they’d choose to live, and Stopsley is almost always top of the list. Known for its strong community feel, great schools, and peaceful, settled atmosphere, it’s the ideal spot away from town-centre hustle.

Fresh to the rental market is this bright 2-bedroom first-floor maisonette on Hitchin Road (in a quiet block of just four!).

Highlights we love:
✨ Large, lounge/diner

✨ Sleek, modern kitchen & contemporary shower room

✨ Private rear garden dedicated to this property

✨ 5-minute stroll to Stopsley village shops & cafes

✨ 20–25 min walk to Luton Station (20 min train to central London)

✨ Quick access to London Luton Airport, M1 & A1(M)

📍 Hitchin Road, Stopsley | £1,400 pcm

💡 STOPSLEY LANDLORDS: Demand for clean, low-maintenance properties in this owner-occupied pocket is sky-high. Want to know what your rental property could achieve or check your current legal compliance? I'm offering a FREE Rent & Compliance Review to all local landlords.

☎️ Call direct: 07525 456 830

🔗 Apply online early to jump the viewing queue!

Maisonette * 2 Bedrooms * 1st Floor * Garden

29/08/2026

🌳 Village vibes with a 20-minute commute to London 🌿🚆

Ask anyone who knows Luton where they’d choose to live, and Stopsley is almost always top of the list. Known for its strong community feel, great schools, and peaceful, settled atmosphere, it’s the ideal spot away from town-centre hustle.

Fresh to the rental market is this bright 2-bedroom first-floor maisonette on Hitchin Road (in a quiet block of just four!).

Highlights I love:

✨ Large, bright lounge/diner

✨ Sleek, modern kitchen & contemporary shower room

✨ Private rear garden dedicated to this property

✨ 5-minute stroll to Stopsley village shops & cafes

✨ 20–25 min walk to Luton Station (25 min train to central London)

✨ Quick access to London Luton Airport, M1 & A1(M)

📍 Hitchin Road, Stopsley | £1,400 pcm

💡 STOPSLEY LANDLORDS: Demand for clean, low-maintenance properties in this owner-occupied pocket is sky-high. Want to know what your rental property could achieve or check your current legal compliance? I'm offering a FREE Rent & Compliance Review to all local landlords.

☎️ Call direct: 01582 283 083

🔗 Apply online early to jump the viewing queue!

Click below
https://www.ewemove.com/property/to-rent/10846127

27/08/2026

What a way to celebrate 10 years at EweMove Luton and 48 years on this little Rock..