Landlords & Lockdown Posted on May 5, 2020 "Landlords & Lockdown" Can you spare 60 minutes on 19 May? We're holding a Landlords & Lockdown webinar to update you on the numerous aspects of managing your property. Quick quiz - could YOU answer the following 3 lockdown lettings questions? My gas safety certification is due, but my tenant won't let my contractor in - what should I do? My tenant tells me he's lost his job and can't pay his rent - what next? MEES? Sorry? In two weeks' time, 19 May 2020 14. Read More
Property Leap of Faith Posted on April 30, 2020 'Ready to take a Property Leap of Faith?' Just a couple of months ago, my team and I were discussing this year's leap year, 29 February. A leap year occurs every four years – this is about as frequently as many people used to move house during the heady days of property speculation that sparked the boom market! Now it seems that sellers have to take a leap of faith before committing their property to the hands of an estate agent. Read More
Ready to move? Posted on April 21, 2020 "Ready to move?" Have your moving plans been put 'on hold' until the Coronavirus lockdown ends? If your home isn’t yet on the market, the UK Government has advised people buying and selling homes to put their transactions on hold. Read More
Is Brighton Right for You? Posted on April 21, 2020 "Moving to Brighton?" Is Brighton Right for You? Brighton - known as Britain's most sought after and energetic seaside city, might be the breath of fresh (sea) air you need. Within a close radius to London (an hour by train to be precise) and minutes away from the countryside, it is easy to see why so many young people and professionals choose Brighton over other cities. Read More
Reputable Rental Services Posted on April 7, 2020 "Reputable Rental Services" Have you read the numerous reports in the media telling of tenants handing over money in good faith, hoping to move into their new home? They thought they'd signed up for reputable rental services, then. Read More
Buy My Freehold Posted on March 31, 2020 "Can I Buy My Freehold?" 'When selling a client's leasehold property, we obtain a copy of the lease to ascertain how many years remain. Occasionally, we advise a leaseholder to extend the lease. This will sometimes lead to the question 'Can I buy my Freehold?' Statutory Right Most lessees (NB not tenants) have the statutory right to purchase the Freehold of their building. Read More
The Professional Tenant Posted on March 24, 2020 "The Professional Tenant" Are you one of the many Landlords in Brighton & Hove who has experienced great monthly yields from your student lets? But, are your properties, by default, empty during summer? You'll know this can seriously dent annual yield by up to 25%. Read More
Landlords Insurance Matters Posted on March 17, 2020 "Landlords Insurance Matters" Are you one of the reportedly 1 in 8 Landlords without Landlord insurance? Seriously, landlords insurance matters. You, like most Landlords, will, of course, have regular buildings insurance, covering subsidence, storm damage, flooding etc. Read More
Landlords Unexpected Costs Posted on March 10, 2020 "Landlords Unexpected Costs" Landlords, we think you'll be interested in statistics revealed by a survey that identifies some of the physical costs of being a Landlord, along with their knock-on effects, and often unexpected costs. Read More
Direct Property Buyer Posted on March 3, 2020 "Why register direct as a property buyer?" Direct Property Buyer There’s no question about it! Buyers visit the property portals eg Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket because they provide easily-searched access to properties currently available for sale. Read More
