Brook Independent Estate & Letting Agents Ltd

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all of our clients.

We will be having a break over the festive period and we look forward to seeing you all in 2025.

02/12/2024

Come and see us this evening for a hot dog and a sing song!

DON'T FORGET - PARK GATE CAROL SERVICE - MONDAY 2nd DECEMBER

Don't forget Monday is the Park Gate Carol Service in Middle Road. We have been out positioning banners to publicise the event. Good to be joined by Councillor Frair Burgess and Alderman Sean Woodward

The road will be closed from 6pm (free parking available in Middle Road Car Park accessed off Botley Road or in lay-bys on Bridge Road.) Walking is also a good option. The event starts at 6.30pm and runs until about 8pm when there will be a very special visitor arriving assisted by Swanwick Lions Club.

Park Gate Traders will have their shops open giving food and drink to everyone and the Second Chance Children's Charity band will be playing your favourite carols. The collection will be in aid of this wonderful charity. I am pleased that we also have Park Gate Primary School choir in attendance performing their own favourites. Thank you to all who have made this event possible.

Looks like good weather so hoping we get a good crowd to start the Christmas season in traditional Park Gate style. 🎄🎄🎄

16/04/2024

A rare opportunity to acquire a local landmark waterfront estate extending to quite some acreage including riverfront and mooring with the finest river views of the Hamble. This hasnt been on the market since the early sixties.

Brooklands Farm, Old Dairy, Outbuildings and woodland offer sensational scope and an enviable lifestyle experience set on arguably some of the country’s finest yachting waters.
£2,850,000 Guide Price.

Viewings are strictly by appointment only. For more information contact Jerry Scott/ Vanessa Fenton on 01489 885500.

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21/12/2023

Wishing all of our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

🎄🎅🏻🎄🧑🏼‍🎄🎄

04/12/2023

Nothing in for tea or just can’t be bothered to cook? Bring your family down to the Park Gate Carol festival TONIGHT at 6.30! Chef Jerrys on hot dog duty, there’s a Ukelele band courtesy of The Gate plus warming mulled wine all for a donation to the Second Chance Charity- a budget night out!!!

04/10/2023

SOLD! SOLD !! SOLD!! The most magnificent four bedroom home with a wonderful entertaining kitchen and stunning garden in the heart of the village is going to have some new owners very soon!

10/08/2023

NEWS:

Something we have been saying for a while now....

Pain is expected for the renting majority in Britain as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) residential market survey breaks new records.

25/07/2023

LOOKING FOR THE ULTIMATE INSTA LIFESTYLE - 70 sq metre contemporary one bedroom house with super high-quality finish offering spacious luxury accommodation, allocated parking for two cars & access to residential community garden and woodland. The perfect urban/rural lifestyle living environment

13/07/2023

LANDLORDS:

Propertymark are leading a response to the UK Government as the Renters (Reform) Bill passes through Parliament.

To paint a picture of what the Bill means to the whole sector they need to hear from Landlords.

They have created a short survey to investigate how Landlord costs are rising and what risks the Bill poses to private rented sector housing stock.

If you have time please complete their survey via the link below so that they can collect the most comprehensive data possible.

Propertymark is leading a response to the UK Government as the Bill passes through Parliament, however we require further data from landlords to paint the clear picture of the sector. With the Bill posing potential costs to agents and landlords, we plan to showcase how costs for landlords has risen....

22/06/2023

A lovely article about a beautiful spot right on our doorstep...

Woodland walking, swimming on the beach, strawberry picking and fishing, a walk from Titchfield to Hill Head that has something for everyone

16/06/2023

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18/05/2023

BREAKING: RENTERS REFORM BILL UNVEILED
What Locks Heath Landlords and Tenants Need to Know

The most critical piece of legislation affecting the private rented sector in England was announced yesterday in the Houses of Parliament.

The Renters Reform Bill, which has been long-awaited since its initial promise in 2019, encompasses a range of measures designed to enhance the quality of housing within the private rented sector while also offering protection to tenants against 'no fault evictions' and easing the process of keeping pets.

Many local Landlords have been eagerly anticipating the details of this bill, as it will provide them with much-needed clarity regarding new regulations, enabling them to plan accordingly.

Contrary to widespread concerns, this bill should not instigate alarm within the Private Rental sector. On the contrary, it aims to simplify the procedure for Landlords to reclaim their properties from Tenants engaged in anti-social behaviour or persistently failing to meet rent obligations.

If we delve deeper into the matter, it becomes apparent that its impact on Landlords is less substantial than portrayed.

The bill involves replacing Section 21 with a bolstered Section 8, which still provides Landlords with a means to regain possession of their properties.

In fact, this change makes it even easier for local Landlords to reclaim their properties.

The introduction of a Private Renters' Ombudsman is expected to reduce the costs associated with disputes between Tenants and Landlords, while a new property portal will provide greater clarity regarding compliance.

Consequently, the bill does not deserve the label of a ‘Landlord Bashing Licence’ that some in the Press have given to it.

The pressing issue of the housing crisis cannot be ignored, as the sector currently harbours numerous substandard homes where tenants endure unacceptable living conditions.

However, the government must exercise caution to ensure that responsible Landlords, who constitute a substantial majority, are not penalised for the actions of a minority of rogue operators.

Landlords have faced mounting scrutiny over the past decade. Maintaining the Private Rented sector as an attractive option for responsible Landlords is crucial, significantly, as rental prices rise and not enough homes are being built.

With the implementation of this bill, the aim is to level the playing field for both Tenants and Landlords in England as the Bill endeavours to improve the overall quality of housing in the sector and alleviate concerns regarding no-fault evictions.

As more details of the proposed changes emerge and when these new rules will come into play (it is estimated it will be sometime in 2024), both Landlords and Tenants will be able to navigate the sector with increased confidence and certainty.