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Thank you from all at Cooksleys for you kind feedback and always a pleasure
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I purchased a 15th Century almshouse in Exeter from Cooksleys some 20 years ago and they have successfully found me tenants on several occasions. I have now sold the property through the firm and was impressed with their efficient, friendly and professional service, with regular feedback and updates.
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Since 2020 a restriction has been in place to allow priority on this route to buses and cycles, with a further exemption being introduced more recently for taxis.
Now CCTV cameras will enforce this and it follows new powers devolved to Devon County Council (DCC) from the Department of Transport.
DCC is one of a number of local authorities in England that has received the power to enforce Moving Traffic Offences (MTOs).
Previously enforcement could only be carried out by the police.
These powers allow us to improve road safety, support active travel and public transport by addressing issues caused by drivers that contravene the rules of the road. This includes driving through a no entry sign, making banned turns, entering a yellow box junction when the exit isn’t clear and driving on routes that are for buses and taxis only.
There are eight sites on Devon’s Highways, including Wonford Road, have been identified where enforcement should be conducted.
These are:
- Bus Gate, Old Torrington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple
- No Right Turn, The Square, Barnstaple
- Bus Gate, Taw Vale, Barnstaple
- Bus Gate, Wonford Road, Exeter
- Bus Lane, Topsham Road, Exeter
- Bus Lane, Fore Street Heavitree, Exeter
- Bus Lane, Cowick Street, Exeter
- One Way, Iron Bridge, Exeter
The cameras will all enforce areas where restrictions have been in place for some time.
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I rented through Cooksleys for 12 years and have always found them to be super supportive and friendly. I always felt like they respected that, although a rental property, the house was our home and they were considerate of this during the regular inspections. Thank you to the lettings team help at the end of our tenancy, if we ever need to find a rental property again we would not hesitate in contacting Cooksleys again.
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Here are some things to think about if you are moving out of your student accommodation and heading home this summer, to make sure you get your deposit back stress-free:
- Clean everything PROFFESIONALLY CLEANED AS STATED IN MOVE OUT PACK – The bathroom, hobs, Appliances and carpets and garden ... back to its original state the more you should get back from your deposit.
- Put all your rubbish out on collection day before you move out so that none is left behind for the landlord or next tenants to sort out.
- Don't leave anything behind– do a sweep of your place before you leave, checking under beds and sofas.
- Arrange an inspection of the property to discuss any works/repairs with the landlord, so you have time to attend to any issues before you move out.
- Return keys to the landlord or letting agency on time.
- Inform utility companies of your leaving date and pay any bills up to the end of the tenancy.
Your deposit should be in a deposit scheme and the landlord will contact you with how much they think should be deducted. Once you and your housemates have agreed on this with the landlord you will get instructions on how to get your deposit back, and then you are free to enjoy the rest of your summer
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The average advertised rent of new properties coming onto the market outside of London has risen by 0.6% this quarter to a new record of £1,349 per calendar month (pcm).
At the same time the number of new properties coming into the market in March was 11% ahead of the same period last year, and the overall number of rental homes available is 18% ahead of last year.
Colleen Babcock, property expert at Rightmove, said: “The rental market is still really busy, and as the regional picture shows, it’s likely to feel even busier in some areas of Great Britain than others.
“It’s good news for tenants that on the whole, the balance between supply and demand is improving. This is having a knock-on effect on rental prices, with rents increasing more slowly and more landlords reducing their advertised price.”
The number of prospective tenants looking to move is 7% lower than at this time last year.
An increase in buy-to-let lending is helping to bring more supply into the rental market.
The latest snapshot from UK Finance shows that at the start of this year, the number of new buy-to-let loans is up by 32% compared to the start of last year.
Another factor likely helping is a transition from some renters into the first-time buyer market.
Over the last five years, average rent rises have outpaced increases in wages. Average earnings are up by 31% since 2020, versus a 40% increase in rents.
Christian Balshen, lettings expert at Rightmove, said: “I don’t expect the Renters’ Rights Bill to have much of an impact on market activity, but there are a lot of wider implications for tenants and landlords.
“The banning of rent in advance for example, may make it more difficult for some types of tenants to secure a home, particularly in high-demand areas.
“Supply and demand in the rental market is really varied at the moment across Great Britain. The number one thing landlords will still want is a good, reliable, long-term tenant, and there’s likely to be even more emphasis on this once the Bill comes into effect.”
