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Once the last lick of paint has been applied and the carpets have been laid, it’s time to decide whether or not to furnish your rental property. It’s a question that has many landlords scratching their heads. Does a furnished property command a higher rental yield? Or is it more hassle than it’s worth? What…
We’re about to banish a myth that many people still believe about selling a home. The misconception is that once you’ve accepted an offer for your property, the hard work is done. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Yes, it’s fabulous to receive an acceptable offer you’re delighted with, but there are still lots of potential…
As a private landlord, you’ve got to stay on top of repairs, damage, and unexpected costs. So how do you safeguard your property and income? Do you cross your fingers and hope for the best? Or have you taken the necessary steps to protect yourself? What is landlord insurance? First off, there’s no legal obligation…
Picture the scene. You’re house hunting and have been trawling the internet for what seems like forever. Then one day your eyes are drawn to a beautiful looking home that ticks all your boxes. You visit the property and boom, fall head over heels with it. It’s the one. You make your offer and start…
Landlords have always worried about tenants falling behind in the rent, but that fear feels particularly pertinent right now due to the pandemic. There are many reasons why a tenant might be unable to pay their rent – such as illness, job loss, or relationship breakdown – but the bottom line is it’s stressful for…
The summer holidays have ended. The kids are back to school, and the distractions of Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics have gone. What have we got to look forward to? Easy, Christmas. Yes, we know it seems a long way off, but if you’re thinking of celebrating it in a new home, it’s time…
Have you ever considered becoming a landlord? Investing in property can be a great way to make the most of any money you have to invest. Generally, it’s best if you’re prepared to invest over a long period of time. So, why is right now a great time to get into property? High numbers of…
When choosing an estate agent, it pays to channel your inner Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes and do a little online sleuthing. As we all know, many estate agents are known for having the ‘gift of the gab’. You’d be hard-pressed to find one who doesn’t claim to have a strong community standing, good track…
Currently, the UK rental market is booming, with landlords finding tenants quicker than ever according to Rightmove, and demand for rentals up 3% from last year. As a landlord, this is great news, so why not maximise the opportunity by finding the perfect tenant for your Chelmsford property. Families As the most common type of…
We’ve all heard horror stories about property sales that drag on for months or even years, leaving the seller frustrated and frazzled. But the sales you don’t hear much about are the ones that rattle through quite efficiently without any drama. As a seller, you can’t control every element of the process, but you can…
One of the best things about going on holiday is that once you’ve packed your bags and locked the front door, you can breathe a sigh of relief. After months of hard work and stress, you can finally relax, unwind, and recharge – unless, of course, you’re a landlord. If you manage a rental property,…
We all know there’s money to be made from selling property, but there are agency and legal costs associated with this, too. Consider these costs as an investment in steering your sale in the right direction. You get what you pay for When it comes to selecting the estate agent entrusted to sell your property,…