News & Blog
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There’s always something new happening here at Berkley. Stay updated with everything going on with our company news and blog. In addition, there are also insights as to what is going on in the wider property market.
We consider ourselves experts within the local property market and are continuously updating our knowledge with current regulations and industry news. We want to share these updates with you, so you are kept in the loop and can find relevant and helpful information relating to whatever your property needs are.
Latest News
Berkley are now on Boomin!
Berkley are pleased to join Boomin, a new property portal aiming to take the property industry by storm. Packed with innovative features you don’t get on other portals; we are excited to team up with this game-changing company. From secret properties and matchmaking...
Latest Blog
Berkley’s Best Spring Cleaning Tips This Easter
Spring is here, the nights are getting longer and the days are getting warmer- what a perfect time for your house to feel as fresh as the air is! A whole house spring clean can feel pretty daunting so we advise you to take it room by room. At the end of it, you will...
Find all our News & Blog Articles Below
These articles aim to give you an understanding of what is going on in the market as well as us as a company, and we hope you enjoy reading them. Additionally you can gain an insight into the life of an independent, local estate agents. Come behind the scenes and find out what goes on throughout the sales and lettings processes. Also, get market insights from the local property market and get updated on changes to current regulations within the industry. If there is a topic you would like to hear about then please contact us. At Berkley we want to provide the news that is the most relevant and interesting to you, so please provide any feedback you may have. Additionally you could leave a comment on the blog and we will get back to you.
Berkley are now on Boomin!
Berkley are pleased to join Boomin, a new property portal aiming to take the property industry by storm. Packed with innovative features you don’t get on other portals; we are excited to team up with this game-changing company. From secret properties and matchmaking...
Berkley Win Gold at British Property Awards!
We are pleased to announce that Berkley are the 2021 Gold Winner in the British Property Awards for Estate Agents in Leicester (LE8-9). The Process Firstly, we were shortlisted as one of the top three estate agents in the area. This meant we had been recognised for...
Berkley’s Best Spring Cleaning Tips This Easter
Spring is here, the nights are getting longer and the days are getting warmer- what a perfect time for your house to feel as fresh as the air is! A whole house spring clean can feel pretty daunting so we advise you to take it room by room. At the end of it, you will...
Stamp Duty Holiday expected to be extended until the end of June
The stamp duty holiday that is due to end of March 31st is expected to be extended until the end of June, according to a report by The Times. It has been reported that Rishi Sunak will be moving the deadline as part of his budget plans on March 3rd 2021 next week....
Success Stories: Berkley Kibworth office moves to prominent high street location!
Following recent success, our Berkley Kibworth office will be moving to a new location from Monday 1st February 2021. We are moving to a prominent High Street location that locals will recognize as the former Queens florists. It is a fantastic space at the centre of...
If only those walls could talk ~ An Agents Insight
This month's Agent Insight comes from one of our sales manager's, Alex Broadley. Born and raised in Kirby Muxloe, and now residing in Sileby, Alex has a phenomenal knowledge of the local Leicestershire property market. Having worked in the industry for almost two...
Rent Recovery Plus: Berkley partner with HomeLet to ensure peace of mind for landlords
2020 has been an unprecedented year to say the least. Berkley want to help ensure that landlords can have peace of mind in these uncertain times. This includes knowing that you are protected in circumstances where tenants can’t or won’t pay rent. Therefore, Berkley...
Don’t Get Spooked By The Stamp Duty Deadline This Halloween
The stamp duty deadline seems like a long way away right? Wrong! Although March seems like the distant future, when you factor in the average 12-week time it takes to complete and any extra hurdles with the current pandemic, the deadline will be here in no time. If...
Berkley team up with the Prevention Foundation to provide local school with essential safety material.
Berkley Estate & Letting Agents have teamed up with the Prevention Foundation, a national resource dedicated to arming youngsters with the information they need to live happy, healthy and successful lives. Berkley have sponsored local Hall Orchard CE primary...
Competition Time: Chance to win a one-night stay, dinner bed and breakfast!
Your chance to win one of two prizes at the well renowned Quorn Grange Hotel located in a gorgeous setting in Quorn. We know Covid-19 has stopped many people enjoying a relaxing break away with many holidays being cancelled. This competition prize gives you the...
How To Report A Maintenance Request On Our Website in 5 Simple Steps
Our easy to use online software allows you to report a maintenance request from wherever, whenever. The report is then logged and sent to us so that we can find the correct solution quickly and efficiently. All you have to do is go to...
Property Demand Skyrockets at Berkley
Property demand skyrockets as the property market reopens following an easing on lockdown restrictions. At Berkley, we have had a surge in activity of properties coming onto the market, levels of viewings, number of offers and sales agreed, with some properties...