Local letting specialist Leaders is delighted to welcome manager Matthew Bloomfield to the helm of its Winchester branch.
Along with a passion for the lettings industry, Matthew brings with him a wealth of invaluable experience and an in-depth knowledge of the practicalities and legalities of letting.
Says Leaders’ area manager, Kathy Valverde: “We are delighted to have Matthew on board in our very successful Winchester branch where he has got off to a fantastic start with our team and clients alike. Matthew is extremely professional and cares passionately about providing the kind of high quality, personal service we are known for.
“As well as having 7 years experience in the lettings industry, Matthew is ARLA/NFOPP qualified and extremely well-informed. I know he will be a great asset to our landlords and will use his extensive knowledge to advise them on how to make the best of the buoyant market in Winchester as well as ensuring compliance with the many complex regulations that apply to lettings.”
Says Matthew: “I am very happy to be taking up this position with Leaders where I have the opportunity to work with an experienced and successful team in a very active marketplace. It’s an exciting time for the lettings market here in Winchester - we are seeing exceptionally strong demand from tenants for rented accommodation of all types and now is an excellent time for new investors to come on board.
“Letting is an appealing investment because it offers a good chance of capital gains in the long-term along with an annual rental yield of around 6%. With interest on savings so low and all the uncertainties over stocks and shares, we are seeing more interest from people wanting to put their money into bricks and mortar.
“At the same time, demand for rented accommodation is very high as renting becomes more the norm for people of all ages and backgrounds. The UK is becoming more like Europe, with people choosing to rent for the long-term due to the high deposits required for buying, a greater need for job mobility, a decrease in job stability, and the desire for flexibility. We are seeing strong rents and yield on good quality properties in Winchester and I do not foresee this changing. I am looking forward to working with and assisting many Winchester landlords and tenants – each of whom will have their own unique letting requirements - in the months and years to come.”
Leaders are members of ARLA and SAFEagent and have 29 years experience as the leading letting specialists in the South. For advice you can trust on all aspects of letting or renting in Winchester please call Leaders on 01962 867415, email
winchester@leaders.co.uk, or pop in to meet Matthew and the friendly team at Exchange Square, 27 Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RY.
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Posted 16-05-2012
