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Being a landlord can be challenging, complicated and confusing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By following these quick tips below, you’ll make your life easier and your properties more profitable. 1) Get Three (Free) Valuations. So, you have a property to rent? We suggest calling in three different letting agencies to compare…
Clearly, the better presented your home the greater your chances of securing an early sale at an impressive price. However, during these uncertain times it can be difficult to justify engaging an interior designer in the hope that your property and its value will be transformed. However, if you feel that your property could do…
One of the most significant property trends to emerge from lockdown is the growing importance of outdoor space to buyers. Industry insiders report that post-lockdown, an increasing number of people are looking for homes with a garden – or at least access to communal spaces. This anecdotal evidence is backed up by Rightmove, which says…
People have experienced varying levels of hardship and distress, both emotionally and financially, since the Covid-19 outbreak began. Someone summed it up wonderfully when they said: “We are all in the same storm, but some of us are in different boats.” Every aspect of our lives has been touched in some way by the lockdown…
It takes flexibility, compassion, and stamina to navigate the eviction process at the best of times. But, due to Covid-19, it takes more careful and considered steps than ever to repossess a property. Last week, Housing Minister Christopher Pincher gave more detail about how the process will work once the current ban on evictions, introduced…
Auctions have become recognised as the most effective way of selling a property decisively in the shortest possible period of time. Gone are the days of property auctions only being regarded as a sale of last resort; sellers are increasingly seeing some excellent results – for the following reasons: An auction creates a “day of…
“Life is a Game” is a quote attributed to Mother Teresa, but it could be easily applied to property. And as with all games, there are winners and losers when it comes to selling a home. Timing always plays a part in how successful you are, as does having a talented estate agency working on…
We’ve been asked to do many things in recent months: stay home, home school, wear masks, keep apart and wash our hands, to name but a few. And now we’re being called to action again. But this time to dine out to help the hospitality industry get back on its feet after being hit for…
A disabled mum-of-two emerged victorious from York County Court earlier this month after winning a case that sent ripples through the lettings industry. The woman, who was on housing benefit, had been blocked from renting a property by a blanket “no DSS” lettings policy. The court heard the woman, who had a part-time job, good…
According to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), cleaning accounts for 56% of deposit disputes and there has recently been a sharp rise in the number of properties that require professional cleaning services at check-out. Pat Barber, Chair of the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks commented that “there is a general lack of respect for property…
The property market has received a shot in the arm with some lenders including Nationwide reintroducing 90% LTV mortgages for first-time buyers. As Nationwide is Britain’s second-biggest lender, the decision is another piece of good news for the sector which has roared back into action in recent weeks. Metro Bank, Coventry for Intermediaries and Platform,…
It was a sad and sorry sight when clubhouses, theatres and church halls were mothballed during the lockdown. Places that once buzzed with activity sat empty; the groups who once occupied them hit for six by social distancing rules. But we’re glad to see many sports clubs are up and running again – albeit with…