We’re thrilled to have opened our new Southsea office, expanding our well-established service to the wider area. The launch of 65 Castle Road, Southsea, PO5 3AY complements our ongoing success and long-standing presence over at our Milton Road head office in Portsmouth. Neil Shaw, Managing Director, says: “We are delighted to have opened the doors...

People often ask us how we go about valuing a property for sale. Naturally, sellers will want to maximise the asking price of what is typically their largest financial asset. But there are many factors to take into account before arriving at a realistic figure that a buyer will be willing to pay. Is valuation...

As we move into the warmer months, an attractive garden is one of the most important assets when it comes to selling or renting out your home. A survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that a well-presented garden can add up to 20% to the value of a property. The same research...

Whether you own or rent, moving house is a big step and can be daunting. There are so many things to think about all at once, from paperwork to packing and removals to redirecting mail. Based on our many years of experience in helping people sell, buy and rent homes, here are our top tips...

With financial pressure set to stay with us throughout 2023, what can landlords do to maintain their rental income while supporting tenants? Concerns over the rising cost of living are shared by both tenants and landlords. Many people are having to cope with higher outgoings, whether in the form of rent, energy bills, mortgage rates...

Downsizing is all about moving to a property that better suits your needs or time of life. A savvy move at the right moment can save you money and free up more time and cash to do the things you love. Many downsizers take advantage of equity in their current home, one that they may...

Prospective buyers want to view themselves living in the warmth and comfort of the home As we return to our normal daily routines after the festive break, it’s natural to think of winter as a season to hunker down, keep cosy and await the welcome onset of spring. So, when it comes to the housing...

Portsmouth and Southsea estate agency Chinneck Shaw has boosted its team with the recruitment of a former senior consultant from a property services multinational. Harry Renton-Rose joins the firm as Associate Director, focused on lettings and property management, moving from the London head office of real estate giant Savills. His appointment is designed to consolidate...

It’s more than 40 years since Jona Lewie first sang ‘You’ll always find me in the kitchen at parties’. While his chart hit and Top of the Pops performance have long passed into the mists of pop history, the message about the appeal of the kitchen still rings true today. Often cited as the ‘heart...

As we saw in the summer of 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, the raising of the Stamp Duty threshold can have a very positive impact on activity in the property market. Two years ago, the move to cut duty encouraged the resumption of homebuying in what was a difficult and challenging period. The Stamp Duty...