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How to Make the End of a Tenancy Run Smoothly
![Emma Macgregor](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/230/bC-XyyTwMlCJ4EW1evntHFUCRDCvsKDq-1690360964.jpg)
As a landlord, one of your main goals is to make sure your property is tenanted. As soon as the old tenants decide they’re moving on, it’s time to find new renters to move in. But while you’ll be keen for a quick turnaround,...
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A Look Back at the History of Photography for Snap-Happy People
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
As it’s World Photography Day tomorrow (19 August), we look at how the camera and its role in society has changed over the past 200 years. Brits do it five times a day, while Americans manage it 20 times a day.* Yes, taking a...
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Why Good Property Photos Are an Essential Step in the Sales Process
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
It’s often said that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but then (confusingly), it’s also said that first impressions count… Why are all these clichés so important? Well, when marketing a property, it’s a bit of...
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Top Rules for a Happy House Share
![Emma Macgregor](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/230/bC-XyyTwMlCJ4EW1evntHFUCRDCvsKDq-1690360964.jpg)
Renting a property with a friend or acquaintance? Never lived with anyone before? We’ve got you covered with some top tips to help manage your new living situation. These days, renting isn’t cheap and whether you’re a...
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What to Consider if You Want to Buy a Property in 2023
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
Buying a new home is a big step that comes with lots of considerations. Finding the right property in a good location at a price you’re willing to pay isn’t always easy and can take time. But when you finally move into your...
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Dangers of a DIY Tenancy Agreement: What Landlords Need to Know
![Emma Macgregor](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/230/bC-XyyTwMlCJ4EW1evntHFUCRDCvsKDq-1690360964.jpg)
Type ‘tenancy agreement’ into Google and you’ll get thousands of results offering free online templates and guides to writing your own rental contract. So why bother using a letting agent to sort out the tenancy agreement if...
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Five Things to Think about before You Downsize
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
The number of downsizers active in the housing market has skyrocketed in recent months*, and is it any wonder? With steep hikes in energy bills, interest rates and inflation, many people feeling the squeeze are rethinking how –...
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How to Make Your Locks Heath Tenancy a Happy One
![Emma Macgregor](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/230/bC-XyyTwMlCJ4EW1evntHFUCRDCvsKDq-1690360964.jpg)
As a landlord, as well as managing the finances, the property and any repairs or maintenance, you also have to remember to look after your tenants. Whilst nine times out of ten you’ll never have to deal with anything too...
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Why Self-Managing Your Rental Might Not Be the Money Saver You Think It Is
![Emma Macgregor](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/230/bC-XyyTwMlCJ4EW1evntHFUCRDCvsKDq-1690360964.jpg)
Not since 2008, when Katy Perry stormed the music charts and Gavin and Stacey ruled the small screen, have interest rates been as high as they are today. As a result, many mortgage holders are looking for ways to trim their...
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Bank of Mum and Dad: What Buyers (and Their Parents) Need to Know
![Jane Earley](https://api.estateapps.co.uk/files/author/254/229/K3vBE3iPo4ekZ2XNwmHuJUUJ9LpdATLe-1690360549.jpg)
Every year, the Bank of Mum and Dad comes to the rescue by helping tens of thousands of first-time buyers get on the housing ladder. Last year alone, 46% of first-time buyers received financial help from their parents to purchase...