Portsmouth is a vibrant island city with a fantastic community spirit. We are proud of our unique maritime heritage and, at the same time, forward looking with an economy based on many sector-leading businesses. If you are thinking of a new home in Portsmouth or Southsea, you will be part of a beautiful, go-ahead area...

Property owners, landlords and investors in Portsmouth and Southsea will no doubt be digesting the various measures announced in the Budget. There were three specific property tax changes unveiled by the Chancellor, but in reality they will only affect a comparatively small number of property players. Holiday lets First, let’s consider the abolition of the...

We have seen a significant uplift in the residential property market in our heartlands of Portsmouth and Southsea so far in 2024. The turnaround has come about amid renewed stability of interest rates with lenders offering lower rates than predicted in the weak second half of 2023, so cutting borrowing costs for prospective buyers. The...

We have been appointed to manage the first purpose-built Build to Rent (BtR) project from Ravelin Housing Ltd, Portsmouth City Council’s wholly owned development company. As managing agent for Brewery House in Hambrook Street, Southsea, we will oversee the professional letting and management of 17 new apartments, including four affordable homes, all for key workers....

Extreme weather events seem to be occurring more frequently. Sadly, there have been a number in the world recently. The Mediterranean has sweltered in record temperatures, with several southern European countries experiencing wildfires. At the same time, there have been periods of unprecedented rainfall causing devastating floods in Greece and elsewhere. In the UK, weather...

In an ideal world, selling a home and moving to a new one would be a quick and easy process. In reality, it’s often slow, complicated and stressful. Around a third of property purchases fall through, according to Which?. Reasons include a change of heart or personal circumstances or unforeseen financial problems. The consequences can...

As we head into winter and the temperature drops, many householders will face the annual challenge of how best to keep on top of condensation. It’s a very common issue and, left unchecked, too much condensation can lead to mould appearing on walls. That creates potential risks not only for the structural integrity of the...

The Build to Rent (BtR) sector continues to weather the economic challenges facing the UK with the latest year-on-year growth figures from the British Property Federation (BPF) remaining positive at 9%. A healthy pipeline of activity is clear from the expansion of BtR projects, either in plan or under construction, at nearly half of all...

The latest Gas Safety Week, organised by the Gas Safe Register, the official list of engineers legally allowed to work on gas, once again highlighted the importance of ensuring properties are safe and compliant with the latest legislation. Here at Chinneck Shaw, we are proud to support the aims of the Week – the thirteenth...

Safeguarding our precious natural environment is essential for our health and quality of life and the long-term sustainability of the planet. Maintaining biodiversity as much as we can supports people, wildlife, places and all the ecosystems that connect and rely on each other for survival. Recognition of the importance of protecting and enhancing biodiversity has...