Client Money Protection for letting and managing agents

Posted on Sunday, 7 April, 2019

From 1 April 2019, all property agents in England holding client money must belong to a government-approved Client Money Protection scheme. NB: Client Money Protection schemes are only permitted to offer a grace period until 1 April 2020 to allow agents to open a client money account to hold client money….

Offices closed today

Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2019

Due to weather conditions,  we have had to make the decision to close the offices today. I do apologise for any inconvenience caused and do hope that you will understand our reasons for this decision. For any emergencies please call 01895 544 555 and select option 9 Thank you Lakin…

Christmas opening hours 2018

Posted on Saturday, 22 December, 2018

Lettings negotiator required

Posted on Wednesday, 6 June, 2018

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lettings Negotiator to join our Residential Lettings team who has a positive attitude and willingness to help. We are looking for someone who is willing to look and search for business as well as to help support and retain existing. Key responsibilities Registering new applicants…

Ickenham Festival Duck Race Sunday 19th June 2022

Posted on Monday, 28 May, 2018

It’s back 2022’s Ickenham Festival Duck Race will take place on Sunday 19th June. Lakin & Co are pleased to be sponsorings the first place cash prizes. Tickets can be purchased from our Ickenham office at 59 Swakeleys Road, Ickenham and are £2 each. The festival will run from 11th…

Lakin & Co expands into Ickenham Village

Posted on Saturday, 14 April, 2018

Lakin & Co have formally announce their expansion into Ickenham Village. Having taken over the former Swakeleys Estates office on Swakeleys Road, the premises which has been established as an estate agency office for over 40 years has undergone refurbishment. Lakin & Co are already well established in the Uxbridge…

Key Facts – ONS UK House Price Index: January 2018

Posted on Tuesday, 20 March, 2018

Monthly house price inflation in the UK, calculated using data from HM Land Registry, Registers of Scotland and Land and Property Services Northern Ireland. Average house prices in the UK have increased by 4.9% in the year to January 2018 (down from 5.0% in December 2017). The annual growth rate…

Electrical safety – have you checked your rental property’s electrics?

Posted on Sunday, 18 March, 2018

Are your rental property’s electrics safe? When did you last have the electrics checked? Tenants are facing a higher risk of incidents from electrical faults in their homes. According to figures from London Fire Brigade it shows that, of the fires investigated in London since 2010, there has been no…

Christmas and New Year opening hours

Posted on Saturday, 16 December, 2017

Saturday 23rd December – 9.30am – 4pm Sunday 24th December (Christmas Eve) – CLOSED Monday 25th December (Christmas Day) – CLOSED Tuesday 26th December (Boxing Day) – CLOSED Wednesday 27th December – 9.00am – 1.30pm Thursday 28th December – 9.00am – 1.30pm Friday 29th December – 9.00am – 1.30pm Saturday 30th December 9.30am – 1.30 pm Sunday 31st December – CLOSED Monday…

Full time property manager required

Posted on Tuesday, 24 October, 2017

The property manager will be working in a dynamic team. You will be working in a fast paced environment where everyone works collaboratively to get the work done while ensuring a focus on providing an unrivaled level of customer service is maintained. The role of the Property Manager: Build strong…