A bit of good news (at last)
16 January 2024
Could it just be that 2024 might bring us all some positive news? It certainly looks that way if the latest forecasts and reports regarding the UK’s housing market are to be believed....
End of Year Review 2023
13 December 2023
It’s been another hectic year for us at Venture with the property market throwing up plenty of drama. Interest and mortgage rates up and down, indefinite delays to the government’s flagship...
We won!
14 November 2023
The British Property Awards have announced their winner for ‘Best Letting Agent in Darlington’ award for 2023-24 and it’s good news for Venture. We won!...
Meet our Crook valuers
11 October 2023
Meet our two property valuers from our Crook office – often the first face-to-face point of contact for those selling and letting their properties. We have asked them both about their Venture...
Cakes and prizes – support Macmillan with us
12 September 2023
This year, our Crook and Darlington branches are again supporting the ‘The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ on Friday, 29th September....
Why property photography is so important
14 August 2023
People look mainly at two things when looking at properties online – the price and the photos. Getting your property ready for photographs before marketing is imperative – we really can’t stress...
Tenants - how to get ahead of the game
12 July 2023
We can sometimes get more than 30 tenants wanting a single property. This is not an exaggeration but more a reflection on high demand and low stock levels in the rental market – a trend we’ve seen...
Auctions Explained
20 June 2023
When people think of buying or selling through an auction company, they can sometimes be put off as they don’t know anything about auctions. Well, here’s a very brief explainer to answer some of...
Renters' Reform Bill - What we know so far
17 May 2023
Making the headlines today, the government is introducing to parliament its long-awaited Renters’ Reform Bill - the biggest shake-up of lettings legislation for a generation. At this stage, the bill...
Ask the Expert: Energy Efficiency and Your Property
12 April 2023
‘Energy efficiency’ are two words on everyone’s lips where property is concerned. Massive increases in energy costs have seen homeowners eyeing up ways to save money on their bills each month...
What to look for when choosing an estate agent
23 March 2023
Whether you’re looking to rent or sell your property, choosing an estate agent can be a bit of a minefield. In Darlington alone, there are over 20 that operate in the town. For most people, your...
Landlords, do you really want the hassle of managing your property?
03 February 2023
Let’s not pretend. Being a landlord can be very stressful. In these uncertain times where inflation is sky high and the cost of living crisis is being felt up and down the country, it can be seen as...