Reside5 – Public Sporting Facilities
Every year, the tense tiebreaks and luscious lawns of Wimbledon inspire many of us to turn off the telly, reach for a racquet and indulge in some very rusty but much-needed exercise. Bath has a wealth of high quality public sports facilities just waiting to be raided by those of us in the grip of
Read moreThe Brass Tacks and Curious Facts Series: Episode One
We at Reside know Bath inside out, back to front and upside down – down to the last letter box – and we’d like to share our knowledge with you.
Read moreReside5 – Viewpoints of Bath
From secret alleyways below street level, up to the top of the grandest boulevards – we here at Reside spend a lot of time pounding the pavements of Bath. We also spend a lot of time taking photographs. From the properties themselves, to the neighbourhoods and surrounding areas in which they sit, it’s our job
Read moreReside5 – Bath Comedy Festival
This installment of Reside5 was chosen by Reside’s own comedy connoisseur, Toby Martin. Toby’s a big fan of the Bath Comedy Festival, which is kicking off it’s 5th year this Friday 29 March – Saturday 13 April 2013. Founded by true comedy fanatics, this festival’s particularly great because it’s particularly diverse. Showcasing acts from all
Read moreReside welcomes transparency in Agency Fees
Last week, the property press feeds were all aflutter with news of a landmark ruling affecting how letting agents disclose their fees. Property agent Your Move found itself falling foul of the Advertising Standards Agency for failing to disclose its fees. The ruling also echoed the findings of a recent Which? report that revealed many
Read moreIntroducing…Reside 5
As you might imagine, the life of a letting agent is largely lived outside of the office. We are constantly exploring the unknown alcoves, little lanes and surprising sights of Bath’s surrounds. Add to this the fact that many of the team here are life-long residents of the area and what do you have? A
Read moreVideo tours – The future of property marketing?
We have recently trialled a fantastic new way of marketing our rental properties – video tours. Working with a local multimedia company we have produced this high quality, visually stunning tour of a two bedroom apartment in Bath. Our brand new YouTube channel can be found here.
Read morePrivate rents set to outstrip house prices over next 8 years
Private rents in the South West are set to increase significantly faster than house prices over the next eight years, with average rents set to swell by 48%. According to the National Housing Federation’s ‘Home Truths 2012’ report, Bath and North East Somerset could see a £409 rise in average monthly rents between 2013 and
Read moreSouth West rents continue to rise as demand outstrips supply
As the sales market becomes increasingly subdued, the cost of renting a home in the South West has continued to rise as many would-be buyers find themselves unable to take their first steps on the property ladder. The latest survey carried out by the Royal Institution of Charterer Surveyors states that the cost of renting
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