We won!
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!...
Meet our Crook valuers
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...
Cakes and prizes – support Macmillan with us
12 September 2023
This year, our Crook and Darlington branches are again supporting the ‘The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ on Friday, 29th September....
Why property photography is so important
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...
Tenants - how to get ahead of the game
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...
Auctions Explained
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...
Renters' Reform Bill - What we know so far
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...
Ask the Expert: Energy Efficiency and Your Property
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...
What to look for when choosing an estate agent
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...
Landlords, do you really want the hassle of managing your property?
03 February 2023
Let’s not pretend. Being a landlord can be very stressful. In these uncertain times where inflation is sky high and the cost of living crisis is being felt up and down the country, it can be seen as...
The Market Bounces Back
18 January 2023
After a worrying few months following Liz Truss’s premiership and mini-budget disaster towards the end of 2022, the New Year has seen a welcome bounce back for sales, lettings and mortgages....
Review of the Year 2022
08 December 2022
As we come to the end of the year, let’s look back on some of the highs and lows of 2022....