How much of what you know about estate agents is really true? This three-minute read debunks a few common urban myths.
It pays to sit down once a year and review how your buy-to-let is performing and flag up any potential issues looming on the horizon. A two-minute read.
In this two-minute read, we look at some questions to consider if you’re a landlord with tenants WFH.
When selling a home, good-quality property photos help you attract more buyers and achieve a higher asking price. What’s not to love? A three-minute read.
Inspections are a key part of managing a tenancy so it’s imperative that landlords get them right. Here are some top tips to ensure landlords don’t miss a thing. A two-minute read.
This two-minute read looks at how to ensure your home appeals to buyers looking for a family home.
This two-minute read explains how landlords can navigate their way through an ever-growing list of rules and regulations.
When a tenant gets in touch, dont faff about a prompt response will save you time and money in the long run. A three-minute read.
When they run smoothly, joint tenancies can be a good source of income for landlords. This three-minute read explains how to get the best out of them.
We explore what the rising rate of older renters means for landlords. A two-minute read.
Calling all landlords! Have you checked your buy-to-let property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating lately?
This three-minute read looks at the changing rental market and what it means for landlords.
Devious fraudsters are hacking the emails of buyers and sellers, sometimes with devastating consequences. A two-minute read.
In this two-minute read, we explore some common mistakes landlords make when it comes to décor.
This two-minute read includes some handy tax advice for landlords.
We look at what you can do with a spare room to ensure you’re making the most out of it in this two-minute read.
In this two-minute read, we have a quick look at what you need to consider when becoming a landlord.
This three-minute read looks at the issues around selling an empty home.
This two-minute read looks at how landlords can keep their property safe from criminals and dodgy dealers.
This three-minute read explains the role of rent guarantors.
In this two-minute read, we look at reasons why a property may be classified as unmortgageable.
In this two-minute read, we look at how new trends could change our homes next year and in the future.
In this two-minute read, we look at how renters can take the hassle out of finding a place to live.
In this two-minute read, we ask some questions you should think about before renting out your property.
In this two-minute read, we look at how sellers can fast-track property transactions.
In this two-minute read, we explain why being a landlord is a 24/7 job.
In this three-minute read, we look at ways to present your property to achieve the best possible deal.
In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can gain the winning edge, starting with deposit disputes.
This three-minute read explores the reasons why evictions happen and how they are carried out.
In this three-minute read, we look at what sellers can do to avoid their property sitting on the market.
In this two-minute read, we explain why your letting agent should be part of a client money protection (CMP) scheme.
This two-minute read will help you learn about conveyancing solicitors and how to find the right one for you.
In this three-minute read, we take a look at the most common rules and regulations that landlords need to remember.
Three-minute read to help you consider the Help to Buy Scheme from all angles.
In this three-minute read, we look at why regular inspections should be central to your property management strategy.
This three-minute read will help you maximise the kerb appeal for your property.
This three-minute read guides landlords to declaring their rental income in the best way possible.
A two-minute read to help you quickly determine the return on a buy-to-let property.
A three-minute read. Having a rental property can be a great way to earn some extra income. Like anything, there are a variety of things that can go wrong. We break down five of the most common ones.
In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can avoid getting a bad insurance deal.
In this two-minute read, we look at how landlords can foster a good rapport with tenants.
In this two-minute read, we reveal five steps to prepare your home for sale in spring (part two of a two-part article).
In this two-minute read, we look at new rules on electrical safety reports that come into force next month.
In this two-minute read, we look at ways to prepare your home for a successful spring sale (part one of a two-part article).
In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of using a letting agent to manage your rental property (part one of a two-part series).
In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can protect themselves from getting caught up in the most common cause of end-of-tenancy disputes.
In this three-minute read, we look at the paint colours that are making a splash in 2021.
In this three-minute read, we outline the costs and expenses landlords encounter when letting a property.
In this two-minute read, we look at how technology can help landlords be more successful, do their bit for the planet, protect their tenants, and save money.
In this two-minute read, we look at the home renovations that don’t add value – and can make it harder to sell your property.
In this three-minute read, we look at a new report that outlines how landlords can build a long and prosperous partnership with their tenant.
In this three-minute read, we explain how renters can avoid getting ripped off by fake landlords.
In this three-minute read, we look at what a new survey about mould in UK homes reveals about the tenant/landlord relationship.
In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time.
In this three-minute read, we look at ways to prevent the tenant/landlord relationship from turning sour.
In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords make when renting out their property.
In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet.
In this two-minute read, we look at the new rules on eviction enforcement during the latest lockdown.
In this three-minute read, we share our five-point plan for a smooth move in six months’ time.
In this two-minute read we look at ten steps you can take to soothe pets through the anxiety-inducing fireworks season.
In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson means to landlords and tenants.
In this terrifying three-minute true story, we reveal how a family endured a nightmare experience when selling their home.
In this terrifying two-minute read, we look at what ghoulish goings-on are keeping landlords up at night—a Halloween Week Special.
In this two-minute read, we look at ways to make your home a warm, welcoming retreat.
In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can manage tenants who are noisy, aggressive or destructive.
In this three-minute read, we look at the dos and don’ts of photography when it comes to marketing a property.
A 2-minute read updating landlords about what the new extension on evicting tenants means for them and how we’re helping them avoid the worst-case scenario.
In this two-minute read, we look at seven fundamental steps landlords need to take to put themselves and their rental properties on the path to success.
In this three-minute read, we look at what a recent court ruling that found a “no DSS” letting ban was unlawful means for landlords.
In this two-minute read, we look at the return of 90% loan to value mortgages (LTV) and the flurry of activity in the housing market.
In this three-minute read, architect Nigel Bidwell shares his tips on what to look for when buying a property AND ways to add value to your current home.
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced sweeping changes this afternoon around Stamp Duty which is excellent news for anyone thinking of buying a home.
In this two-minute read, we look at helpful new advice for landlords dealing with cases of rent arrears.
There’s a first time for everything, and in this 3-minute easy-read, we share advice on making your property buying debut in South West London a successful one.
Eviction Ban Means Landlords Need Support More Than Ever
In this 2-minute read, we unveil how Covid-19 has changed people’s property priorities.
What landlords need to know about new electrical inspection laws
On Wednesday 13 May estate agents were given the green light to get back to work and get the property market in England moving again.
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