Category: Property Advice

Photographs form a critically important part of the marketing mix designed to promote your property at its best. Every image really counts, as people will decide whether to enquire further or dismiss a property based solely on the first impression given by the photograph.   So why allow an amateur photographer, to take your photos?…

The UK’s top ten mortgage lenders lent a staggering £211.3 billion in 2018, increasing their market share to 78.7%, up from 77.1% in 2017. The top seven lenders retained the ranking they held in 2017, according to data released by UK Finance. The Yorkshire Building Society and Virgin Money swapped places in 2018, with Clydesdale…

One thing you’ll always hope to avoid as a landlord is a dispute with your tenants. Unfortunately, though, this does sometimes come with the territory. And often it can be down to deposits at the end of a tenancy. A 2017 survey by ARLA Propertymark confirmed what will come as little surprise to many of you –…

Even experienced landlords can suffer with the dreaded void period. So, so-called accidental landlords, or those with less experience, often don’t know what to do to stop the rot. It’s costly. It’s frustrating. But it’s also avoidable. Take a look at our seven top tips for keeping your buy-to-let property tenanted… 1 Use a good…

Given the huge impact of recent tax legislation, it will probably come as no surprise to read that more than half of private landlords plan to boost their portfolios via limited companies over the next 12 months. A study by Precise Mortgages found that 55% of landlords plan to buy property through limited companies –…

While the rise and rise of social media and digital advertising and marketing has opened a whole new door to the process of letting property, it also means landlords are left open to very public criticism from tenants. Of course, the best way to avoid criticism is to be a good landlord and keep your…

There were 14,794 homes sold across England and Wales in the past 12 months priced at £1 million or more. This equates to just 1.7% of all sales, and just under £26 billion in value. As in previous years, the tally of properties selling at or above the £1 million threshold was greatest in London,…

So, we’re now a week into the Boris Johnson era. And already the country’s new Prime Minister has had his say on the future of the housing market in the UK. In fact, his comments on stamp duty reform came during his leadership campaign, so his confirmation as the new Conservative Party leader last week…

Estate Agents are usually associated with moving house. However, many people overlook the value a good estate agent can bring to your current property, even without the need to move!     For example, perhaps you no longer use your large garden since the children have grown up and even keeping it tidy is a chore….

As I write this, we’re in the middle of potential record-breaking temperatures in the UK. And London and the South East is experiencing the best of it. The summer can be a testing time for landlords. There are a whole host of things you should do to protect your property and tenants during the warmer…

We often hear about the importance of location, location, location when choosing a new home. However, many people overlook the importance of location when choosing their estate agent!   Despite the fact that many agencies appear to offer the same service, there are many different styles of agency, each of which has their own distinctive…