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03/04/20 - Government Coronavirus Measures for Landlords and Tenants

With approximately 20 million people within the private rental sector, government has brought forward a package of measures to protect those affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

24/03/20 - We're Still Open...Now Operating Remotely

Here at Ashtons we must do our part; therefore, we can confirm our offices are now closed.

23/03/20 - St Albans Named Best Place to Live in the South East

St Albans has been named by The Sunday Times as the Best Place to Live in the South East for 2020. The city’s independent shops, bustling markets, and second to none pub culture are just some of the reasons that make our city the regional champion.

19/03/20 - Ashtons Unite with Teens Unite

Following our record-breaking £10,000 giveaway charity campaign, For Life’s Great Causes, back in January, we were delighted to meet with the lovely Katherine, Head of Marketing & Communications at local charity, Teens Unite, earlier this month.

13/03/20 - Rational or Emotional?

Decision making is complex, involving both rationale and emotion. Even the most emotional of us use reason and vice versa.

12/03/20 - Budget 2020 Summary

While yesterday’s Budget was focused on reducing the impact of COVID-19 on British economy, little was said about housing. That being said, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s opening Budget includes...

07/03/20 - The Future of Rent Controls

Making the mayoral election on 7th May a referendum on rent controls, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, intends to introduce controls as he launches his re-election bid.

05/03/20 - Ashtons Library NOW OPEN

Our Managing Director, Karl Judd, has always been a regular reader with a keen interest in business. This has made its way into our Harpenden branch with the addition of an Ashtons Library.

27/02/20 - Buying and Selling with Subsidence

Subsidence is often seen as a fearful state of affairs when buying a property. Would you buy a home at risk of collapse? As a seller, would you be worried the signs of subsidence will be revealed during a survey?

21/02/20 - The Boris Merry-go-Round

The change in Ministers and senior government positions last week by Boris has given the housing and private rental sector a fresh face and another change to consider for the future of housing.

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02
2020

Marion Adams

Emily was really helpful over and beyond what one often expects. I would recommend her every time.

Mar
30
2020

James Freeman

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Mar
28
2020

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Mar
26
2020

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24
2020

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22
2020

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20
2020

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Mar
18
2020

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16
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12
2020

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10
2020

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Ashtons were the best agent we dealt with. An online agent we spoke to valued the house at £70k less than Ashtons. We achieved Ashtons'...