We’ve been selected to join an exclusive national Land and New Homes Network
Mon 21 May 2018
We're now in an even stronger position to provide land and development consultancy to clients, and a specialised new homes sales service..Read more
Your rights for inspecting or viewing a property as a landlord
Thu 03 May 2018
One of the main causes of tension between landlords and tenants is a misunderstanding of the landlord’s right to inspect or view properties that they own. Our friends at Homelet advise us on the do's and don'ts! .Read more
A further 1,020 new homes approved for St Neots
Thu 26 Apr 2018
This comes shortly after approval for 2,800 homes was granted at Wintringham Park.Read more
Your Latest UK House Price News
Wed 11 Apr 2018
UK house prices in the first three months of the year were up 2.7 per cent compared to the same period for the previous year....Read more
Local Property Market Update - Sales
Wed 11 Apr 2018
Amidst the plateau of national house prices, property sales in our area continue to grow....Read more
St Neots Lettings Market News
Thu 05 Apr 2018
Average rental rates in West Cambs remain steady as lettings market remains strong....Read more
Conveyancing: Understanding the legal guff when it comes to selling your home
Thu 22 Mar 2018
Picture the scene...youâve accepted an offer from a suitably strong buyer. What next? Itâs time to get the legal ball rolling....Read more
St Neots gets the green light for 2,800 new homes
Thu 22 Mar 2018
Nearly 3,000 homes will form a new "eastern gateway" neighbourhood on the edge of St Neots at Wintringham Park.Read more
Why clutter can cost you thousands and what to do about it in three steps
Fri 09 Mar 2018
Ask any agent who knows their stuff about what is the simplest and cheapest thing a seller can do to make their home more attractive to potential buyers and theyâll tell you this....Read more
We've joined Trustpilot - and already 5-star rated!
Fri 02 Mar 2018
Lovett Sales & Lettings have teamed up with worldwide review site Trustpilot, to give our customers the opportunity to tell others about our commitment to customer service....Read more
Lovett partners with industry giant Mick George Ltd
Thu 01 Mar 2018
Construction industry giant Mick George Ltd has recently been appointed as a preferred maintenance partner for Lovett Sales & Lettings, to provide planned and reactive maintenance works across their portfolio of managed properties. .Read more
Small details big picture
Tue 13 Feb 2018
Getting the little things right can make a big difference, when selling your home....Read more
A recipe for success: smarten up your kitchen
Mon 05 Feb 2018
Weâre often asked by vendors whatâs the most important room from a buyerâs perspective. In my experience Iâd have to say itâs usually the kitchen....Read more
How to calculate rental yields
Wed 31 Jan 2018
A quick guide to assessing your potential investment returns.Read more
Houzz about this for a fantastic property design resource?
Wed 31 Jan 2018
Read our overview of the worlds largest property design/build app. Try it, it's awesome....Read more
What does 2018 have in store for the housing market?
Tue 23 Jan 2018
We take a closer look at the year ahead....Read more
New year, new you...new HOME?
Wed 17 Jan 2018
Contrary to a general misconception, January is actually an excellent time to put your property on the market.... .Read more
Our Sales Team outperforms UK agents on achieving asking price
Mon 04 Dec 2017
The typical UK home sells for almost 4% under the asking price - while Lovett achieves just 1.65% under....Read more
Our Christmas Opening Hours and Emergency Contact
Fri 01 Dec 2017
Christmas and New Year - when we're open, and when we're not....Read more
The 7 key things to look for when choosing an Estate Agent
Wed 29 Nov 2017
So youâre thinking about selling your property? Hereâs what to look out for when choosing an agent to market your property....Read more
The Budget: What it means for the property industry
Wed 29 Nov 2017
Here's your brief summary of the key housing points from last week's budget....Read more
Guest blog: Could first time buyers be set for a Stamp Duty cut?
Tue 14 Nov 2017
Our friends at The Mortgage Broker take a look at the impending Budget on 22nd November, decisions could potentially make....Read more
Our Anne calls time on a great career!
Wed 08 Nov 2017
Having started with us 24 years ago, our Property Maintenance Manager Anne D'Arcy has decided its time to retire....Read more
St Neots Property Prices: The Lowdown
Tue 07 Nov 2017
The past 20 years have seen property prices in St Neots rise at a steady and consistent rate........Read more
Interest rate increase
Thu 02 Nov 2017
The Bank of England has raised the base rate from 0.25% to 0.5%. The Bankâs monetary policy committee was split seven to two....Read more
Donât be haunted by ghost gazumping
Mon 30 Oct 2017
Nothing annoys us more than rogue agents....make sure you don't get 'ghost gazumped' during this Halloween season (or ever, come to that...).Read more
'It was like a pig sty'
Mon 16 Oct 2017
Make sure your property is shown in the best possible light....Read more
Are Landlords unprepared for the ban?
Thu 12 Oct 2017
According to research, over a quarter of landlords across the UK are still unaware of the proposed ban on tenant fees, which could be in place as early as April 2018, or even sooner if the draft bill gets fast tracked through parliament.....Read more
They came and ate cake!
Wed 04 Oct 2017
Lots of glorious cake. And all in the good name of Macmillan Cancer Research.Read more
Landlord open evening, October 2017: Open to all
Tue 03 Oct 2017
We'll be discussing the raft of measures and changes placed upon this sector over the last 18 months, and a whole lot more....Read more
Interest rates remain the same â but a future increase is coming
Thu 21 Sep 2017
Our guest blog this week looks at the likely interest rate rise on the horizon....Read more
Average rents surge to a new high for 2017
Tue 19 Sep 2017
August saw the largest increase in rents this year. But whilst this is good news for landlords and investors, we fear it doesn't bode too well for tenants..Read more
Iâm not Willy Wonka and Lovettâs isnât a chocolate factory
Fri 15 Sep 2017
Unlike Wonka, we don't sugar-coat things - especially valuations....Read more
Guest blog: How to identify smoke damage in your rental property
Tue 12 Sep 2017
In this blog, our partners Homelet outline some of the tell-tale signs landlords can look for to work out if your tenants have been breaking the rules....Read more
One thing you shouldnât do when the price isnât right
Tue 05 Sep 2017
And why getting an accurate valuation of your property matters....Read more
The Great Outdoors has a big impact on a propertyâs value
Thu 31 Aug 2017
Maximising the value of your garden, before selling.Read more
What's happening with House Prices in St Neots?
Thu 24 Aug 2017
Your local property sales market update.Read more
Beat the Back to School Rush
Thu 24 Aug 2017
Why listing your home for sale is best before schools go back!.Read more
Life onboard a dragonboat
Thu 24 Aug 2017
Ever wondered what its like to be on board a dragonboat (of course you have)? Here's your chance to find out!.Read more
Resolving Deposit Disputes With Tenants
Tue 22 Aug 2017
Damaged furniture, marks on walls, carpet stains, redecoration and mould are the most common reasons given for deducting money from tenantsâ deposits, according to fresh research......Read more
How to calculate rental yields
Mon 31 Jul 2017
A quick guide to assessing your potential investment returns.Read more
Ask The Expert: 'I am currently in a fixed rate mortgage, is it worth swapping mortgage deals as the rates are much lower?"
Mon 17 Jul 2017
'I am currently in a fixed rate mortgage, is it worth swapping mortgage deals as the rates are much lower?".Read more
We're proud to be sponsoring the St Neots Community Awards 2017
Fri 14 Jul 2017
Lovett Sales & Lettings are delighted to announce that we've agreed to be a key sponsor at the annual St Neots Awards, held in September. In particular we are supporting the 'Best Community Group/Project' category.....Read more
Landlords and tenants in the St Neots area: How will the upcoming ban on tenant fees affect you?
Wed 12 Jul 2017
The Government used the recent Queens Speech to confirm its intention to introduce a ban on fees that tenants pay when applying for a rental property.This therefore begs the question âWhat does this actually mean for our landlords and local tenantsâ?.Read more
The rise of retired renters
Thu 06 Jul 2017
Retired renters are spending record sums on rent as well as becoming a larger part of the rental market as pensioners now foot the bill for every £1 in £14 of rental income.....Read more
Queen confirms tenant fees ban
Wed 21 Jun 2017
The Queenâs Speech, outlining the governmentâs proposals for the next two years, has confirmed a pledge to introduce a ban on letting agentsâ fees levied on tenants in England..Read more
UK rents fall for the first time in 8 years
Fri 16 Jun 2017
UK rental price inflation fell for the first time in almost eight years in May, new data from HomeLet reveals......Read more
Property Market Update, June - In Numbers
Tue 06 Jun 2017
A brief overview of the sales and lettings market - both locally and nationally.Read more
The Election and the Private Rented Sector: In brief
Thu 01 Jun 2017
With the General Election just a week away, you may be wondering exactly what each of the three main political parties are proposing for the Private Rental Sector.....Read more
Guest Blog: Buy-to-let market hit by new reforms
Thu 01 Jun 2017
Government reforms hit the property investment market....Read more
Looking after your money
Wed 17 May 2017
You may have seen in the press recently (and our blog) that on 28th March 2017 the Government announced its intention to make Client Money Protection (CMP) mandatory for all letting agents in England who handle client money and wonder what this might mean to you..Read more
Guest Blog: Bank of Mum and Dad Gets into the Top Ten UK Mortgage Lenders
Tue 16 May 2017
Most people could take a guess at naming some of the UKâs biggest mortgage lenders. Yet how many would include the Bank of Mum and Dad in the top ten list of lenders?.Read more
Corporate golf day raises thousands for local charity
Tue 16 May 2017
Last week Lovett Sales & Lettings joined local businesses at Wyboston Lakes, to help raise over £5,000 for local children's charity, Dreamdrops.....Read more
Property Market Update â April 2017
Thu 27 Apr 2017
For the latest stats, both locally and nationally......Read more
Record Low Rate Launched on New Mortgage Product
Wed 26 Apr 2017
If you thought the mortgage rates had already reached rock-bottom, think again......Read more
Lovett's Support Dragon Boat Juniors
Wed 26 Apr 2017
This year we're supporting up and coming Dragon Boat competitors in the Town....Read more
UK Lettings market starts to cool - but Cambridgeshire remains strong!
Wed 26 Apr 2017
New statistics released this week from Rightmove show how the UK lettings market may be turning ......Read more
In Brief: 60 Seconds With.......Katie Williams, St Neots Town Centre Manager
Wed 12 Apr 2017
In this new feature, we have a quickfire 60 seconds to ask Katie a few questions about her role in developing our Town:.Read more
Lovett partners with St Neots' first dedicated FM radio station
Tue 11 Apr 2017
As of Easter Monday, St Neots will have its own FM radio station - Black Cat 107....Read more
Top 5: Local Easter Egg Hunts This Weekend!
Mon 10 Apr 2017
Here's our pick of the best eggcellent Easter trails in our area!.Read more
Letting agents celebrate new protection for landlords and tenants
Wed 29 Mar 2017
Lovett Sales & Lettings supports new Government measures on Client Money Protection.Read more
When is the best time to sell your property?
Fri 24 Mar 2017
Many people donât tend to give much consideration to when is the best time to sell their property. But choosing the right time of the year can really maximise the final price you achieve.Read more
Guest Blog: Are you a buy-to-let mortgage prisoner?
Fri 24 Mar 2017
The Mortgage Broker Ltd takes a look at the new 'affordability' testing for buy-to-let mortgages......Read more
Imminent changes to tax relief for residential landlords: In Brief
Wed 08 Mar 2017
Although there were no major new property related announcements in the Spring Budget today, the government will still press ahead with changes to tax relief for landlords, as o April this year! Here's an overview of the changes.....Read more
Landlords: Prepare early for EPC regulations changes
Fri 03 Mar 2017
From April 2018, new laws will make it an offence to let out properties with the worst energy efficiency ratings - make sure you're ahead of the game.....Read more
Buy To Let Mortgages Hit Record Low
Mon 20 Feb 2017
There's never been a better time to borrow, if you're planning a Buy-To-Let....Read more
Home Repossessions Down in 2016 â But Will the Downward Trend Continue?
Mon 20 Feb 2017
Darren Pescod, MD of The Mortgage Broker Ltd tells us repossessions reached their lowest levels in 2016 compared with previous years, with the total lower than the figures recorded every year since 1982 .Read more
House Prices Surge In East of England
Mon 20 Feb 2017
Last weekâs latest property report by Home.co.uk has highlighted the rapid appreciation of property prices across our region....Read more
Government Announces New Housing White Paper
Tue 07 Feb 2017
The key points from the latest Housing White Paper....Read more
Online Vs Traditional â The Battle Continues
Wed 18 Jan 2017
Each month we are seeing more and more online estate agents entering the market, offering low-cost options for selling your home.....Read more
2017: Property market predictions and trends
Mon 16 Jan 2017
After a turbulent 2016, we're all hoping that 2017 will bring us some cheer. Here's how we see the property market performing in the coming 12 months...Read more
We smash our 2016 MacMillan Business Champions fundraising target
Mon 16 Jan 2017
Last year, Lovett Sales & Lettings pledged to raise £1,000 for the MacMillan Woodlands Cancer Treatment Centre in Huntingdon.........Read more
Keeping it in the family: Lovett MD passes on baton to his son
Fri 13 Jan 2017
After almost 40 years in the business, our Managing Director and Founder Terry Lovett, has decided to take a backseat role in the business. Terry has written an open letter explaining why the time is now right to relax a bit more!.Read more
Rents rocket across East Anglia as it closes gap on London
Mon 12 Dec 2016
Rental figures from national property group Countrywide show the rest of the UK is currently experiencing greater growth than London....Read more
The Sales Property Market in PE19, 2015-16
Fri 09 Dec 2016
By analysing Land Registry data, we can gain a good insight into the trends and patterns within the local St Neots property market. This month, with the calendar year coming to an end, weâve decided to take a closer look at the market performance in the last 6 months, post-brexit..Read more
Forecasting the Property Market: The Next 5 Years...
Thu 08 Dec 2016
Property giant Savills have released their most recent forecasts for housing trends over the next 5 years - suggesting it could be a bumpy ride.....Read more
Autumn Statement - Chancellor Focuses On Housing
Thu 01 Dec 2016
Hammond looks to housing industry to help re-fuel the economy.Read more
Proposed Ban Of Tenant Letting Fees
Sun 27 Nov 2016
Chancellor Philip Hammond vows to abolish tenant letting fees in his 2016 Autumn Statement .Read more
Sales Market Update - November 2016
Mon 31 Oct 2016
Click here for the latest trends and statistics from the Sales market - nationally and locally......Read more
Lettings Market Update - November 2016
Mon 31 Oct 2016
Click here for the latest trends and statistics from the Lettings market.......Read more
Looking For An Investment Property?
Fri 28 Oct 2016
Here's a selection of excellent investment opportunities for buy-to-let property purchase. .Read more
Lovett's In The Community
Tue 25 Oct 2016
Lovett Sales and Lettings are proud to be sponsoring Eaton Socon FC for the 2016/17 season. .Read more
Property Market Update â October 2016
Thu 06 Oct 2016
Click here for the latest trends and statistics from both the Sales and Lettings markets..Read more
Coffee Morning Is A Piece Of Cake!
Wed 05 Oct 2016
September 30th saw many organisations up and down the country dust off their finest crockery and get their bake on, as part of the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning.Read more
Lovett Ringing The Changes!
Wed 05 Oct 2016
Weâve had an extremely busy September at Lovettâs, with the introduction of two new staff and a complete overhaul/replacement of our Property Management and CRM software. .Read more
Download our free guide to selling your home in Cambs
Tue 27 Sep 2016
We've been successfully selling properties across Cambridgeshire since 1984, so why not take advantage of our expertise before you take the plunge?.Read more
Back to School - How Catchment Areas Shape Our Buying and Selling Habits
Mon 05 Sep 2016
This time of year is also the time when parents start the application process for schools.It seems that many of these parents are willing to make significant sacrifices when it comes to the property in order to secure that all-important school space.....Read more
Property Sales Market Update â September 2016
Fri 02 Sep 2016
This year has certainly been one of two distinct halves in the sales market......Read more
New Government Landlord Tax Changes: In Summary
Thu 01 Sep 2016
With a new Prime Minister and Cabinet now in place, a number of landlord groups lobbied the new setup to rethink the tax changes affecting landlords, which are planned to be phased in from next year. Our partners at Homelet have provided this handy overview of the changes:.Read more
Lovett At The Dragonboat Festival
Mon 22 Aug 2016
Last weekend saw the annual Dragonboat Festival in St Neots - drawing thousands of people to the Town. At Lovett we're big fans of local events in the community, so thought "why not enter this year"?! So we did.....and what a super day it was! .Read more
August Property Market Update - Nationally and Locally
Wed 03 Aug 2016
The forecast for the British housing market, post-referendum, was one of doom and gloom amongst the majority of media outlets - highlighted by housebuilder and large corporate estate agent share prices plummeting overnight.Read more
First Time Buyers Paying A Higher Price?
Tue 02 Aug 2016
Over the last 4 years, the average price paid across England by first-time buyers has increased by over £40,000, according to new analysis of official figures by the Resolution Foundation..Read more
Our Charity Cycle Ride Raises Thousands For Local Charity
Mon 01 Aug 2016
Last month two of our intrepid Directors slipped on their lycra and helmets, and cycled across 4 countries in 4 days, raising over £3,500.00 for the MacMillan Woodlands Centre, Huntingdon..Read more
**COMPETITION TIME**
Wed 29 Jun 2016
We're partnering with our friends at the awesome new tapas bar & restaurant Bohemia and giving away a £50.00 gift card for dinner there......Read more
July Property Market Update â Post Brexit
Tue 28 Jun 2016
The EU referendum result has undoubtedly shaken the UK economy to the core, with a lot being written about the likely effect on the property market. Pick up any media source and each will give you a differing opinion on the likely outcome....Read more
Davidâs Top 5 Tipsâ¦â¦Preparing Your Home For Viewings!
Fri 24 Jun 2016
Our Sales Manager David Hawkes shares his best advice for those vendors looking to sell their homes. This month itâs all about preparing your property for the marketâ¦...Read more
Lovett's at Lettings Agent of the Year Awards
Tue 14 Jun 2016
Last Friday Team Lovett had a fantastic day in London, at the Sunday Times Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in London..Read more
May Property Market Update
Thu 26 May 2016
Here's a snapshot of the local and national property trends this Spring.Read more
Fancy New-Build Waterside Living From Just £159,995?
Tue 24 May 2016
Weâre working with Taylor Wimpey on the fantastic range of 1 and 2 bed new-build riverside homes at Papermill Lock in Little Paxton, starting from £159,995. .Read more
Our Rent Pledge Proving a Firm Favourite
Tue 17 May 2016
In late 2015 we introduced an additional service to all new Landlords, called Rent Pledge. This feature is a fantastic add-on to our normal Full Management service, and has been hugely popular since its inception..Read more
Lovettâs Use Pedal Power for Woodlands Fundraiser
Tue 17 May 2016
Two of our staff at Lovett Sales & Lettings are cycling across 4 countries in 4 days to raise thousands of pounds for the new Macmillan Woodlands Centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital,.Read more
BREXIT: What now for the property market?
Fri 13 May 2016
Since the turn of the year, political chatter in England has been dominated by the upcoming EU Referendum on 23rd June. But what affect has/will it have on the residential property market in England?.Read more
Let Them Eat Cake!
Wed 23 Mar 2016
Our staff will be giving away plenty of their home-baked cakes this Easter Weekend, in order to raise money for The Woodlands Centre in Huntingdon, through MacMillan UK. So if you have a bit of a sweet tooth, please pop in and see us! Any donations in return for cake are most welcome (but not compulsory!)..Read more
Right to Rent Legislation - We've Got It Covered
Mon 01 Feb 2016
Today saw the introduction of new government Right To Rent legislation, and has significant implications for all Landlords across the UK. But if you're one of our clients, don't worry - we've got it covered!.Read more
West Cambs Set For Further Capital Growth
Fri 08 Jan 2016
Following on from a strong 2015, West Cambs is again expected to be one of the nation's leading house-price growth areas in 2016. .Read more
Chancellor Announces Stamp Duty Hike for Property Investors
Thu 03 Dec 2015
Last Wednesday, amidst a plethora of positive news about building thousands of new homes and further incentives for first time buyers, George Osborne dropped in an unexpected bombshell for buy-to-let investors..Read more
Buy-to-Let Landlords Evening
Fri 20 Nov 2015
We'd like to invite you for tea, coffee and cakes at our next Landlords Open Evening, on Wednesday 25th November 2015, 7pm-8.30pm..Read more
Bank of England To Curb Buy-To-Let Lending?
Fri 23 Oct 2015
The Bank of England is to be given powers to control buy-to-let mortgage lending. It follows concerns that buy-to-let borrowers could be particularly exposed in any downturn in the market, and that this could rock the wider housing market and the general economy..Read more
Recognition for 30+ Years As Local Property Experts
Mon 12 Oct 2015
Lovett Sales & Lettings has been recognised as one of the UKâs top performing agents for more than 30 years running, as a member of the Move with Us Partner Network - proving their ongoing commitment to home movers in the Cambridgeshire area.Read more
Dragonboat Success for Lovett Crew!
Tue 06 Oct 2015
Having spent the past few months on the river training with the St Neots Dragonboat Team, three of our Staff recently took the plunge alongside their more experienced teammates to enter their first competitive races at the National Finals in Nottingham - and now they're hooked! .Read more
Our Top 5 Local Spots for Summertime Drinks!
Fri 21 Aug 2015
Thereâs nothing better than a sunny day spent in a beer garden. From classic pub lawns to riverside terraces, hereâs our staffâs pick of our favourite local summertime suntraps!.Read more
Advice For Concerned Kirby Landlords/Tenants
Mon 03 Aug 2015
We wanted to express our concern to those tenants and landlords affected by the closure of Kirby Property Management in Cambourne. Our advice........Read more
Local Lettings Market Goes From Strength to Strength
Tue 28 Jul 2015
Over the past 3 months we've experienced unprecedented demand for rental properties - a trend that doesn't seem to be slowing any time soon....Read more
We Partner with Auction House
Thu 04 Jun 2015
We have teamed up with our partners Auction House, to offer an auction sale service to our customers and promote the attraction of auction lots to our buyers..Read more
Professional Lettings Agents unite for SAFEagent Awareness Week 2015
Mon 01 Jun 2015
SAFEagent Awareness Week 2015 (June 1st â June 5th) sees over 3,000 professional lettings agents unite across the UK the 4th annual initiative to drive awareness amongst consumers of the importance of choosing a lettings and management agent who is part of a Client Money Protection (CMP) Scheme..Read more
OnTheMarket.com announces 10million visits in 3 months
Fri 08 May 2015
OnTheMarket.com â the new property portal launched as a rival to Rightmove and Zooplaâ has announced it has achieved 10 million visits to the site with 90 million page views in just three months. .Read more
The Sales Process
Thu 30 Apr 2015
Want to know what's involved in the sales process? Check out our easy to read infographic to guide you through......Read more
St Neots RUFC Festival of Rugby, 24th - 26th April
Tue 14 Apr 2015
At Lovett's we're proud to be supporting St Neots RUFC Charity Festival of Rugby, on the weekend of 24-26th April 2015. It really should be a great occasion, with 3 days of fun filled activities.........Read more
NEWS: Stamp Duty Overview
Thu 02 Apr 2015
The National Association of Estate Agents have produced this really handy video on the Stamp Duty changes brought in during the Autumn Statement .Read more
BLOG POST: The First 40 Years Are The Hardest.......
Thu 02 Apr 2015
Terry Lovett of Lovett Sales & Lettings celebrates 40 years in estate agency next month after selling hundreds of homes locally since 1975......Read more
Welcome To Our Brand New Website!
Thu 02 Apr 2015
Lovett Sales & Lettings are delighted to announce the launch of their new custom-made website......Read more
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