James Tiller

In our latest video, Matt and James discuss the local property market's summer performance. Average rents surged between June and July but balance out by August, reflecting inflationary trends with periodic price dips. The impact...

Introducing.....MRKT Property Experts Back in July we teased that would be re-branding Christopher Shaw Residential, and we are delighted to now share with you, our clients, our new name and brand - MRKT Property Experts. In our...

In our latest video we are joined by Ben Gatford of CapEx Associates, to learn a bit more about Stamp Duty Land Tax. If you have ever purchased a property whether for personal or buy-to-let purposes, the likelihood is you will...

In our latest video, Matt and James provide their Autumn MRKT update. In it we cover - - Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in rented properties. There has been some (temporary) relief for landlords as the government...

As a bit of fun, and as a Christmas gift to you we compiled a list our team, and professional contacts favourite seasonal songs! Best of all you can download or play it via the Spotify link! Enjoy..... James Tiller - Slade - Merry...

As the year draws to a close, it's time to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to the new year. The local market faced challenges amidst ongoing financial pressures and a lingering cost-of-living crisis from 2022. Buyers...

Wow! It has been a busy start to 2024. This was similar in January 2023, and hopefully, this trend will continue for the rest of the year. We reported in our December update that there seemed to be more tenant 'choice' on the...

“My property has got a damp problem….” “The tenant is not heating and ventilating properly.” These are some common examples of the conflict issues tenants, managing agents, and landlords face when presented with a...

In our latest video update we run down the policy pledges from various parties affecting landlords in the upcoming General Election (taking place on 4th July). The election has changed some of the dynamics across the industry,...

The result of the 2024 General Election has seen the Labour party win a 174-seat majority in the UK Parliament. The new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has been busy appointing his cabinet and, in our video we discuss the...