20 September 2025
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, autumn is the perfect time to prepare your property for the colder months ahead. A little maintenance now can save you hassle – and money – later...
13 August 2025
Darlington, the home of our Head Office, is emerging as a smart choice for property investors in 2025, thanks to several key factors:...
15 July 2025
In today’s cost of living crisis, peace of mind for landlords is priceless—but it doesn’t have to be expensive. For a fixed fee of just £30 per month, you can secure rent protection insurance...
20 June 2025
We’re getting an increasing number of landlords contacting us recently, wanting to switch from their current agent to Venture. We’ve often found in the past that landlords unhappy with their...
14 May 2025
This month, the Bank of England reduced its base rate again, from 4.5% down to 4.25% with the Governor hinting more cuts could be made in the months to come....
26 April 2025
If you’re thinking of selling your property, one of the first things you’ll need to do is get an up-to-date valuation. At Venture Properties, all of our valuations - whether it’s sales or...
25 March 2025
With March here, spring has finally arrived and that sense of hope is in the air again. After what has felt like a very long winter, here at Venture we’re looking forward to the next few months and...
20 February 2025
When a landlord or vendor lists their property on the market and gets early interest, it’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed or even suspicious. Should we wait and see what other...
21 January 2025
If there was an ‘Unsung Hero’ award at Venture Properties, there’d be no doubt who would walk away with the accolade. Kim Smith, our Accounts Manager, works quietly and conscientiously from home...
18 December 2024
Can you believe another year has gone already? It’s been a really busy year, as usual, for the whole company. Here’s some of our key takeaways from 2024:...
19 November 2024
The Labour government has announced its plan for all rented properties to become a C rating or above by 2030. While on paper this sounds like a good idea, in reality what effect will this have on the...
16 October 2024
12th October 2024 marked 25 years since Angela Banks, our Crook Office Manager, began her career in estate agency....