22 February 2024
Kylie Lawrence and Hope Macdonald form the perfect partnership when it comes to getting lets on the board at our Darlington office. Keeping Venture at the top of the table year-on-year for as long as...
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....
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...
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!...
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...
12 September 2023
This year, our Crook and Darlington branches are again supporting the ‘The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ on Friday, 29th September....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...