Show your home’s heart: instantly unlock the hidden extra value by shining a light on all the existing features.
When you get it right, it’s a surefire way to wow your buyers, from stunning photography online to a fantastic viewing experience.
Buy-to-let or pensions: which has the profit, freedom, and security that’s right for you?
If you’re on the fence about becoming a landlord or whether to expand or offload your lettings portfolio, we hope you find some clarity to start 2023.
Selling off-market: can you still get the best price and the best buyer?
If 2022 is anything to go by, 2023 could be the year that selling homes off-market hits the mainstream. About 10% of property sales in the UK in 2022 have been off-market homes. That’s more than ever before, and for a number of reasons. Off-market sales began to increase because of the shortage of property […]
The Reigate Christmas Fayre 2023.
Arguably the highlight of the Reigate calendar, Reigate Business Guild’s Christmas Fayre took place this year on Saturday 3rd December, and one again, Ralph James hosted a stall to raise money for Reigate based charity, Stripey Stork.
Landlord legal errors: are you on the right side of lettings law?
Every landlord needs to follow around 170 different pieces of lettings legislation, so you’re not alone if you’re feeling flummoxed by so many rules and regulations. Even though we let and manage rental homes every day, we still need to set aside time to keep track of changes to the law and landlords’ responsibilities. And […]
Home for Christmas: enjoying the spirit of the season where you live.
the holidays are the perfect opportunity to try something new – from discovering a hidden talent, to exploring more of your neighbourhood, to making plans for the future.
Santa Stork’s workshop: a morning volunteering.
Santa Stork is here to ensure that no child in our community has to think that Santa has forgotten them. Ralph James joined Stripey Stork in their Santa Stork workshop to volunteer as Elves and raise awareness for this amazing campaign. Every child deserves some Christmas magic.
The Old Reigatians rugby club: November supporters lunch.
Established in 1927, Old Reigatian RFC boasts outstanding facilities in the heart of Reigate. Ralph James are proud to be sponsors for the second year running, and the team were invited down the club for the supporters lunch.
Its buy-to-let broken? Facts, figures and future trends for private landlords.
Property has proven itself time and time again as one of the safest investment strategies. People will always need a home, and, whatever happens in the market, your buy-to-let cannot disappear overnight. There’s a reason for the phrase: “as safe as houses”.
Valentine’s day 2022
The first Valentine’s Day was in the year 496, so marking the day itself is a very old tradition. It’s thought to have originated from a Roman festival, called Lupercalia in the middle of February – officially marking the start of springtime. In ancient Rome, there were at least three Christian martyrs were named Valentine, […]
