A Father’s Tale: Navigating the Twists and Turns of Buying a Home in Swanwick
2 minute read posted by Jane Earley on 15th Apr 2024There’s plenty to consider when moving home, especially when a growing family is involved. Over the past few months, we’ve looked at the buying and selling experience through the eyes of different members of a family who moved...
How Titchfield Landlords Can Get the Best from Their Letting Agent
2 minute read posted by Emma Macgregor on 15th Apr 2024If you’re a landlord looking to save time and money (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), a good letting agent can be a game-changer. They’ll manage your rental property day to day (so you’re free to focus on your other...
The Pros and Cons of Taking Your Kids to Property Viewings in Whiteley
2 minute read posted by Jane Earley on 10th Apr 2024If you’re looking for a new family home in Whiteley, viewings will play a key role in your quest to find ‘The One’. While marketing photos and virtual tours serve an important purpose, nothing rivals seeing the décor,...
An Update for Bursledon Landlords on New Rules for Filing Tax Returns
3 minute read posted by Jane Earley on 8th Apr 2024Did you know that HMRC plans to introduce new rules on how landlords file their tax returns? Here’s an update on what these changes involve and a timeline for when they’ll come into force. Making Tax Digital (MTD) is an...
Five Home Staging Tips for Sarisbury Green Homeowners
2 minute read posted by Jane Earley on 3rd Apr 2024Are you planning to sell your home this year? Or just curious about what your property may be worth in the current market? Good news – this article will give you five easy-to-follow tips highlighting how effectively staging your...
Reducing Void Costs for Swanwick Landlords
2 minute read posted by Emma Macgregor on 3rd Apr 2024Owning a rental property isn’t just about what happens while tenants are in place; effectively managing periods when your property is unoccupied is equally important. Every landlord faces void periods as a natural part of...
Homeowners: Be Prepared for These Questions from Buyers
2 minute read posted by Jane Earley on 27th Mar 2024You can always tell when someone is really interested in buying your home by the number of questions they ask. There are the usual suspects like: Where are the best schools? What are the neighbours like? Is it easy to park? And...
How to Avoid an Expensive Insurance Claim at Your Whiteley Rental
2 minute read posted by Emma Macgregor on 25th Mar 2024What’s the most common reason for landlords finding themselves in hot water and needing to make an insurance claim? The answer, according to one insurance company* at least, is ‘escape of water’. This term covers everything...
Park Gate Home Sellers Beware: How to Spot an Unethical Estate Agent
2 minute read posted by Emma Macgregor on 18th Mar 2024Selling your home is a significant life event, and the last thing you want is to be misled by the unscrupulous practices of a minority of estate agents. These agents and their actions give the industry a bad name. We’ve no time...
Inherited a Rental Property in Sarisbury Green? Here Are Your Options
3 minute read posted by Emma Macgregor on 18th Mar 2024If you’ve just inherited a rental property, then you may be wondering what your options are. While you won’t need to make any decisions on the spot (it usually takes many months to settle an estate), it’s good to start...