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Most people who are happy to instruct an agent to sell their property are usually just as happy to provide a key for the purpose of buyer viewings. And with good reason; the easier it is to gain access to a property, the more likely it is that the estate agent will bring a regular…
During these winter months, landlords can easily overlook the importance of ensuring that the temperature of your property does not fall below freezing. Your tenant might be more concerned about their own comfort than the welfare of your investment. But what happens if they decide to fly to some winter the sun for a couple…
Our recent article looked at the benefits of buying to let in principle. Here we consider some practical elements: Attitude: Buying to let is a long-term investment, so don’t stretch yourself, because if you had to sell in the short term you would almost certainly lose money. Choose well: Follow your head not your heart….
Electrical safety checks are an update in legislation which is due to come into affect this year. Self managed landlords: beware. You might not be as up to date with current legislation as you think! Give us a call to discuss: 01245 330500
Several predictable aspects of a property typically impress a buyer. Well-presented, quiet area, good repair, neat and tidy, pleasant sounds and smells, good neighbours, light and airy, spacious rooms, well-balanced accommodation, good flow, well-planted garden, convenient location, privacy, etc.. These preferences are not unique as most people tend to like the same things. However,…
When selling your property the positive impact of a good first impression cannot be overstated, and a good lawn is the obvious place to start. The fast and easy option to improve a very poor lawn is simply to returf it, using rolls of turf. Whilst more expensive than seeding, this does give instant results…
Buyers often waste an inordinate amount of time viewing property that is either too expensive or blatantly wrong in other critical ways. Additionally, more than 30% of property sales fall through due to buyer or seller suddenly changing their minds. Both these annoyances could be attributed to the agent not having gained a good…
It seems hard to believe, but 2020 is nearly upon us. It’s been an interesting, if largely uneventful, year in property, with uncertainty caused by the Brexit delay keeping property transactions in check and largely stalling growth across the country. For Chelmsford landlords, there are some more key changes and amendments to letting legislation you…
Heating. You can’t live with it and you can’t live without it. You can’t live with it because of rising pressure for all of us to reduce our carbon footprint and you can’t live without it because, well, you’d freeze. Of course, the average heating bill per household in the UK depends on a whole…
It’s fair to say the property market has been more sluggish over the past two years than we’d become used to in the UK. But properties in Chelmsford have still been selling at good prices and in good time as people start to shuffle in their Brexit seats and release those hands from the sitting…
Responsible landlords have always ensured the safety of their tenants. However, did you know that under The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 it is a legal requirement for most tenanted properties to have a smoke alarm fitted in any room used wholly or partly as living accommodation? Landlords can be fined up…
Summer probably seems like a lifetime away now. And as the temperatures have dipped across the country in recent weeks, many homeowners could be seeing the first signs of the dreaded damp appearing in their properties. Damp can do massive damage to your property – and if you’re thinking of selling early in 2020, tackling…