The impact of Covid on the Housing Market
26th April 2021
The housing market has certainly changed during the coronavirus pandemic. In lockdown, there has been an emphasis on home value and DIY for both the rental and the sales market. Here we look at the positive and negative impacts of covid and the property market. Home Value The average house price in Wales […]
The Seraph Group acquires Estate Agency, Nuttall Parker
15th April 2021
Seraph are delighted to announce the acquisition of Newport Estate Agency Nuttall Parker. Nuttall Parker, joins The Seraph Group which already includes two-branch James Douglas Sales and Lettings, the student lettings branch, Student Living by James Douglas, as well as the property and block management firm, Seraph Property Management. Whilst the estate agency side of […]
Virtual Charity Walk
19th March 2021
The Seraph Group is on their way to completing a ‘virtual’ walk, consisting of 950 miles, which spans the length of the U.K. from Lands End to John O’Groats. The team has been tracking their miles walked, which uploads them into an app to see our progress. On the virtual map, we are just reaching […]
Block Management: Changes to Valuations
12th March 2021
The block management industry has seen significant changes coming into play in relation to cladding and the use of EWS1 forms. A new industry valuation process for high-rise buildings has been agreed to help people to lend, purchase and sell homes in developments over six storeys. The guidance put together by The Royal Institution of […]
Landlords’ notice periods have been increased from two months to six months permanently in Wales.
25th February 2021
This is one of the several changes to legislation in Wales as part of The Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Bill which also includes an extension of the minimum contract length from 6 months to 12 months. The Welsh Government says it wants to give tenants more protection, stability and security in their homes, and so […]
The Seraph Group awarded Investors In People
19th February 2021
We have some amazing news to share! Our people are our most valuable commodity and are central to the success of our organisation. It’s found that organisations that lead, support and develop their workforce are 17% more productive and 21% more profitable. The accreditation is recognised in 66 countries around the world and therefore is […]
Seraph celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
12th February 2021
Seraph Property Management has taken an active approach to an Apprenticeship Programme since 2015. More recently Seraph have partnered with Gower College, Swansea to facilitate an Apprenticeship Programme. We are pleased to have a 100% retention rate with all of our apprentices and that they are progressing their careers within the business. National Apprenticeship week […]
Leasehold charges to be changed
21st January 2021
These changes affect England only Recent changes to leasehold in block and estate management means that millions of leaseholders will be given a new right to extend their lease by 990 years and reduce their ground rent to zero. The government has announced this in a move it says will make homeownership fairer and more […]
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