Is Self-Building Really Worth It?
3 minute read postedCome on, we’ve all done it. Switched onto a property programme and fallen into the daydream of building our very own house. A walk-in wardrobe, a home cinema, a room... Come on, we’ve all done it. Switched onto a property...
Keep It Formal – Why You Should Maintain a Professional Relationship with Tenants
3 minute read postedAs a landlord, it’s important to build a good relationship with tenants. You want them to feel comfortable in their new home and to care for it, pay rent on... As a landlord, it’s important to build a good relationship with...
What Homebuyers Need to Know About Purchasing a Probate Property
3 minute read postedPicture this: After a long and exhausting property search you finally find the home that’s just right for you. But then the estate agent mentions that it’s a ‘probate property’... Picture this: After a long and exhausting...
Top Tips to Get a Tenancy Off to a Good Start
3 minute read postedIf you’re a landlord about to settle a new tenant into a property, there’s one phrase that should be your guiding mantra: “Start as you mean to go on”.Because what... If you’re a landlord about to settle a new tenant...
Plants that Could Knock Thousands Off Your House Price
3 minute read postedPost pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance and can add significant value to a property. But what happens when your garden oasis threatens... Post pandemic, having outside space has taken on a...
Why Renting a Home Locally Is Better Than Buying
3 minute read postedThe pitfalls of renting are always shouted about: too expensive, dodgy landlords, broken appliances and so on and so on. But what about the positives?With rental reforms on the horizon... The pitfalls of renting are always shouted...
The Benefits of Selling to a First-Time Buyer – and How to Attract Them
3 minute read postedFirst-time buyers are key drivers in the property market and could be the ideal candidate to purchase your home. So, are you doing enough to target them? They might not have... First-time buyers are key drivers in the property...
Why Summer Is the Right Time for Landlords to Tackle Energy Improvements
2 minute read postedWith summer officially starting in a few weeks, most people will have banished all thoughts of winter and the dark, damp days that go with it.But there’s a good reason... With summer officially starting in a few weeks, most...
Should You Sell Your Home to a Friend or Loved One?
3 minute read postedIf you’re selling a property, you might think that selling to one of your nearest and dearest is the answer. After all, they know what they’re buying, you’ll save on... If you’re selling a property, you might think that...
Summer Security Tips for Tenants and Landlords
3 minute read postedIt’s not just birds, bees and butterflies that come out in force in summer – unfortunately, burglars step up their activity, too.With many people going away on holiday (leaving homes... It’s not just birds, bees and...