Staying up to date with the latest news from Chinneck Shaw and the local rental market is so much easier if you subscribe to our newsletter. The Letter has undergone a refresh as part of our rebranding and we hope you will agree, it looks pretty smart and is a really great read. The quarterly...

News that compulsory mediation before eviction is being introduced by the government for the commercial sector only has raised some eyebrows. Many thought the measure would be introduced for the residential rental market too – especially as up to one million tenants are likely to be evicted after not paying their rent through the pandemic....

There’s never been a better time to sell your property … You’ve probably heard that before but the latest figures show there’s no question about the positive nature of the current housing market. Dataloft, the property market intelligence company, has reported a 26% increase in buyer demand since the beginning of the year and as...

From today (June 1) the minimum notice period for tenants facing possession notices has reduced from six months to four. Further changes to so called section 8 notice periods (on the grounds of rent arrears) come into force on August 1 2021. Property Manager Joe Rocks, said the change comes as the ban on evictions...

A recent survey of landlords has shown average rental yields have increased to 6% – the highest recorded in three years according to Paragon Bank who commissioned the study. A Portsmouth landlord whose property is let through Chinneck Shaw is a great example of what is happening with the local market. He has a two...

With house prices reportedly rising at the fastest rate for five years according to a recent report in the Guardian, the average selling price has hit a record high of just over £258,000. The cost of borrowing remains historically low according to new data released by the Bank of England, with an average mortgage rate...

This week the Debt Respite Scheme, approved by Parliament in October 2020, has come into force. The aim is to help people who are in debt, which includes rent arrears, to help better manage finances, seek professional debt service advice and reach sustainable solutions. The Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and...

Just look at this lovely old auction poster we found in our basement dating back to 1984. This is a great example of what Chinneck Shaw is all about. Continuity, attention to detail, service with a great big smile – we’ve built our reputation on all of these. And guess what, 37 years later we...

We are rising to the green challenge by addressing our carbon footprint. Having been established in 1883, we may have our roots in the past but we are very much looking to the future. Director Neil Shaw, explained: “We believe we are the first estate agency in the region to nail our environmental colours to...

After many months of planning, we are delighted to reveal our new look. As one of Portsmouth’s longest established businesses – we started trading in 1883 – we wanted our rebrand to reflect our history and our position based at the heart of our island city. The re-brand is designed to capture the essence of...