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Easter 2024 Colouring Competition Winners

11th March 202418th April 2024 Featured Content

Both children and adults in Ruddington are being invited to take part in an ‘egg-citing’ challenge up to and including Easter for a chance to win various prizes – including lots of chocolate, of course! PLEASE NOTE: This competition is now closed and all the winners are listed below. Children Amy Danica Willow Oliver Adaline Isobel Florence Wilf Keira Mattie Oliver Emily Harry Harley Adults Joanne Alix Emily Heidi Sarah Well done to everyone who took part! The ‘Easter Colouring Competition’ is run each year by village-based Independent Estate and…

2024/2025 Ruddington Council Tax Rises

22nd February 202423rd February 2024 Graham Wright

Ruddington residents now have a better idea of how much more we’ll need to budget for from this April, following our County Council’s annual announcement today (22nd February 2024). During the full Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) budget meeting at County Hall it was agreed their Council Tax precept (the biggest share of the bills we pay) will rise by 2.84%, making it one of the lowest increases in the country. NCC has even created two handy pie charts (below) to show where the Council’s budget comes from and how it is…

The Most Popular Property Type in Nottingham is… ?

9th February 20246th March 2024 Advertorial

Our very own Benwell Daykin estate agents here in Ruddington, have analysed 2024 sold house price data to find the ultimate, most desirable property in Nottingham right now. With the uncertainty surrounding the housing market late last year, confidence is slowly creeping back but many are still asking, what makes my property sell quickly and for the right price? To find out, Benwell Daykin analysed the 209 properties from NG1 to NG16, that came to market in January 2024 and sold (subject to contract) within 30 days. They could therefore…

Near & Far Removals

1st February 20241st February 2024 Featured Content

Moving house can be a stressful experience, however a long established Ruddington based removals company promises to take care of everything for you – with safe, quality service at an affordable price. Near & Far Removals is managed by husband and wife team Martyn and Elaine Langridge and has been helping to relocate homeowners and businesses across the East Midlands and the rest of the UK since 2003. After Brookside Autoservices closed, in November 2022 the firm moved into neighbouring premises at Unit 8, Brookside Road. It now employs a staff of around 18 people…

Benwell Daykin Review of 2023

4th January 20249th February 2024 Featured Content

2023 was a BIG year for property writes Ruddington’s Benwell Daykin Estate Agents. Let’s look at some of the most interesting property related stats from last year, according to property portal Zoopla. One million homes were sold in 2023 Although slightly down on the year before, this is actually not that dissimilar to 2022. This proves that those who want to move are still able to do so. The key takeaway from this is that although a similar number of transactions completed, many buyers did look to down-size their budget due…

‘Near & Far’ Celebrates Twenty Years

23rd March 20231st February 2024 Featured Content

A Ruddington based removals company has reached a very special milestone this year – as it celebrates twenty years helping to relocate homeowners and businesspeople across the East Midlands and the rest of the UK. They even had a party to celebrate! Villagers were invited along to meet the staff and crews for a special ‘Near & Far Removals 20th Anniversary Celebration’ whilst enjoying a drink and cake on the afternoon of Wednesday 22nd March 2023 in their new premises at Unit 8, Brookside Road, NG11 6AT. They held a raffle on the day and donated…

Twenty Years of Near & Far!

1st March 202323rd March 2023 Featured Content

A Ruddington based removals company reaches a very special milestone this month – as it celebrates twenty years helping to relocate homeowners and businesspeople across the East Midlands and the rest of the UK. What’s more, they’re having a party to celebrate! You’re invited to meet the staff and crews for a special ‘Near & Far Removals 20th Anniversary Celebration’ whilst enjoying a drink and cake from 1.30pm to 6.00pm on Wednesday 22nd March at their new premises – Unit 8, Brookside Road, NG11 6AT. They are doing a raffle on the day and…

No Council Tax Rise for Most Residents

6th February 20236th February 2023 Graham Wright

Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has announced today the majority of householders here in Ruddington and elsewhere should see no increase in its share of our Council Tax for the twelve months from this April. However, this freeze is still subject to a Full Council vote. In a move which RBC says further reflects the ongoing ‘cost-of-living crisis’, it’s proposed that properties in bands A to D would see no increase at all. On February 14th the Cabinet will also discuss proposals to discount Council Tax bills for those in bands A…

Independent Mortgage Advice from Oliver Styles

9th January 202310th February 2023 Featured Content

During these challenging times, buying a new property is increasingly difficult for many. Getting the correct mortgage advice can be crucial to secure the home you want without strapping yourself for cash and potentially running into financial difficulties further down the line. That’s where Ruddington based Oliver Styles can help! CeMAP qualified, and working as a mortgage consultant since August 2018, Oliver has now branched out on his own via independent FCA registered mortgage advisers John Charcol Ltd. “I gained a lot of experience in my previous roles, which helped me realise…

Private Renters – ‘Have Your Say’ on Damp and Mould

3rd December 20225th December 2022 Graham Wright

Ruddington residents in privately rented accommodation are being encouraged to complete a short, anonymous online survey on their living conditions and alert our local authority if living in a property with significant damp or mould problems. The survey is being carried out by Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) to find out how prevalent the issues are in privately rented houses within our village and across the wider area. It says the results could help shape the way it works with landlords and tenants to manage the risks they can cause. The…