Needy tenants: how to empower them more so they call you less
6 minute read posted on 22nd Apr 2024Do you feel you've got high-maintenance or needy tenants? Well, you're not alone! We get so many calls from landlords tearing their hair out over constant requests to fix simple maintenance issues that their tenants are...
Tenant moving out? Some words of advice before reletting your property too fast
5 minute read posted on 10th Apr 2024Tenants move out for all manner of reasons, whether they're getting married, needing more space, relocating, or going their separate ways. But before rushing to replace them for a same-day changeover, it's worth stepping back to...
A landlord's best friend: how to find the perfect letting agent or property manager
6 minute read posted on 25th Mar 2024A brilliant letting agent or property manager can have a profoundly positive impact on your life as a landlord, from enjoyment to profit to spare time, but how do you find the perfect one? Maybe you'd check the neighbourhood for...
Four ways to declutter: add value and space with the perfect method for you
5 minute read posted on 1st Mar 2024Even though it can add thousands to your selling price and give you more space to enjoy, decluttering can feel like a mountain to climb. As well as the dilemma of where to start, it’s easy to lose momentum when you’re halfway...
Selling to your tenant: everything you need to know to cut the best deal
6 minute read posted on 1st Feb 2024When opportunity knocks, it’s not always clear whether to say yes or no, particularly when it’s unexpected or means changing your plans. Selling to your tenant could be one of those times, and even if you’re planning to be a...
Changes to selling homes: how do the new trading standards rules affect your move?
5 minute read posted on 1st Feb 2024You’re not alone if you think the way homes are advertised needs a jolly good shake-up, and that’s exactly what’s happening with the new trading standards rules. From buyers and sellers to estate agents and solicitors,...
Damage or wear & tear? Which counts as which, and what can you claim back?
6 minute read posted on 1st Feb 2024Just like a friend you haven’t seen for a long time, your rental property will look older when you get it back at the end of a tenancy, and the difference can be jarring if you haven’t visited for a while. Regardless of...
A new look for 2024? Discover the year’s first major trends for home interiors
5 minute read posted on 1st Feb 2024Style and comfort are the perfect combination for every home - not just for quality moments, but also for adding value when you want to move. Interior trends have a longer shelf life than the fickle world of fashion, and perhaps...
Landlords in trouble: how we come to the rescue and stop things going wrong again
6 minute readHardly any landlords we meet are fully legally compliant when we first speak to them, but it’s never on purpose. In fact, most of them genuinely believe they’ve got everything handled. Unfortunately, this often means that...
Reset the clock: how to relaunch your home for New Year selling success
6 minute readThe start of every year brings new energy to the property market, so if you had no luck selling your home in 2023, take comfort that hope is still on the horizon. As the nights get lighter and the market warms up, buyers and...