Just over a year ago, the UK held their collective mouth wide open in shock as we watched our Prime Minister tell us we must stay at home. Shortly after this, we were placed into a national lockdown, legally enforcing this suggestion. While it may feel like a lifetime ago to some, It’s impossible to deny the amount of change this pandemic has brought with it in such a short amount of time.

With The Prime Minister’s announcement last evening, and along with the unveiled 4 step plan into releasing England from national lockdown, many of our landlords and tenants may be wondering how this affects the industry in which we operate. EPA are proud of how we’ve navigated each step of this pandemic, and each restriction as it’s presented to us. And with the UK looking to be leaving national lockdown in the coming months, we want to provide you with the latest updates.

With another event seemingly about to be stolen from us by the pandemic, we’re all becoming quite accustomed to spending all hours at home. In 2021, after almost a full year of on and off national lockdowns, we think It’s fair to say that the public have exhausted all inventive, creative and fun ways to keep things interesting! And whilst that may be true for everyday tasks, it’s certainly not for Valentines day! The question is, how do you make date night special?

When the coronavirus pandemic forced schools to abruptly shut down, people scrambled to make distance learning happen. Despite schools inevitably having planned for the drastic change, for parents and children alike it was emergency remote learning with the emphasis on “emergency,” rather than on “learning”. With the vast majority of our tenants being families, we thought we’d adapt our recent blog to help out the little ones too!

Despite Lockdown restrictions, most elements surrounding buying, selling, renting and moving homes have been kept the same with only with slight amendments in the interest of safety. For more info on how we’re keeping our clients and tenants safe, you can read all about it in our last blog. At eProperty Agent, we pride ourselves on being proactive. So much so that the word itself serves as one of our ‘Key Three’ - Proactive, Informed and Innovative.

We're 2 weeks into the third national lockdown in the UK, and whilst we know the fundamental basics of what we’re allowed to do - things are still somewhat unclear where property is concerned. Therefore, we wanted to clarify the key points for you. Can you move at all? Can you list your property for sale? What are the limitations with viewing property and can your friends / relatives help you move? We’re covering it all!

At this point, I don’t think any of us are strangers to our living room desks. Working from home has become virtually unheard of, to standard convention in under a year and with the latest news and updates from Government - We’re once again being asked to stay indoors. If you’re working from home, we thought we’d give you some tips to make sure that your work performance doesn’t suffer! Stick with this guide, and we’ll make Lockdown 3 as easy as possible!

Being a landlord is an enormous responsibility. Not only are you responsible for certain upkeep elements, but it is your undeniable duty to ensure the safety of tenants whom reside in your property. With this in mind, from 2021, there will be a requirement for any properties rented out in the private rented sector to have an Electrical Safety Inspection Certificate for the property.  The regulations will come into force for new lets and renewals of tenancies with effect from 1st April 2021.

Let’s face it, 2020 is a year that will likely be taught about in schools years from now… But for all the wrong reasons. People’s livelihoods have been taken, people have lost loved ones and overall, it’s been a year we’re all eager to see off in 2 days time. With this being said, It’s been an interesting year with EPA to say the least! To help you out, we’ve collected our biggest and best announcements, launches and EPA additions for you all to see.

How many times have you sought advice, checked google or phoned a friend for advice on what ended up being a simple fix that took you minutes? We’re willing to bet the numbers are high. And with this in mind, we’re launching the first load of our new series today! The goal of the series is to provide our tenants with quick bursts of advice, ideas, tips and tricks to help them in situations of doubt. Never bled a radiator? Need help with changing a bulb? We’ve got you covered!

The year is coming into a close, and whilst the festive holiday is normally a time for family, friends and togetherness - we’ve spent the better part of 2020 being denied those very things. Theres no denying that times have changed since last year, and with that in mind - here’s a few ideas / tips you can use to ensure you enjoy your holiday this year. From spreading the cheer, to making those family memories - we’ve got you covered!

2020 has been an unusual year. For the most part, we’ve all been stuck inside our homes which, in some cases, has led to some ‘reorganising’. This year alone saw an enormous surge in property renovation and redecoration. I suppose when all you have to look at is your own four walls, you may want to make it a bit more interesting in any way possible!

December 2020! It’s finally here - we’re just as relieved as you are! If you’re struggling with the Christmas decs this year, then look no further! EPA are aiming to help you fill in the blanks, showing you some of the quickest and easiest ways you can prepare your home for the festive season. From fireplaces to Christmas trees, kick off your first of December the right way by hearing our advice!

When freezing winter weather arrives you can easily pull on an extra jumper or blanket to keep out the chill. But how do you protect your home from inconvenient problems – and potentially costly repairs? You can’t wrap your entire home in a blanket, so EPA have put together some easy to complete, helpful tips to ensure you can enjoy your winter (stress free)

There are over 2 million Landlords based in the UK, and we’re willing to bet you know at least one…We’d like to draw your attention to our Partnership Programme. Whether you represent a business, or you’re acting as an individual - we’ve got two set partnership programs available, ready and just waiting for you to fill out a short form. So what are they?

Did you know that there’s well over 100 legally binding pieces of legislation surrounding renting a property? And we’re sorry to tell you that they’re not exactly what you’d call ‘easy reading’… Luckily, we offer you ‘Armchair Service’ at eProperty Agent, meaning we take the strain from you. After all, why read through over a hundred pieces of legislation, when all you need to do is call us?

2020 strikes again! This year, the ongoing restrictions (and recent news of an enforced national lockdown) has meant the city’s most impressive public firework displays – Battersea Park, Blackheath and Alexandra Palace among them – have been cancelled. But while the early nights of November won’t see the sky sparkle quite so brightly as usual, you can still celebrate Bonfire Night at home.

With Halloween right around the corner, we thought it was about time we investigated how the spooky season effects our industry. Across the vast and expansive property market… there’s a few that are less than desirable dream homes. From witch trials to ghost sightings - there’s a property for whatever thrill you’re seeking this year.

The UK has now adopted a three-tier system which details restrictions specific to each tier. These apply on a local basis according to the severity of Positive cases, and surging areas where cases become more and more frequent. So how does this directly effect the industry we love, and which we operate within: Property?

Embodying our ‘Key Three’, being proactive, using innovative methods and keeping our clients consistently informed, we were able to secure lettings on 80% of the development’s first phase before the client’s had even completed their purchase. To say that we’re proud of our hard working team would be an understatement.