Landlords – Permission to Rent Posted on June 2, 2020 "Landlords - do you have permission to rent?" Attention Landlords! We really wanted to grab your attention to ask whether you have permission to rent out your property: Have you read the terms of your mortgage and lease? Do the terms of your mortgage and lease give permission to sublet, or rent out, your flat or property? A Professional Letting Agent will ask for confirmation that you have written consent to let. Read More
Landlords – Costs of Self-Managing Your Property Posted on June 2, 2020 "Landlords - Costs of Self-Managing your Property!" Smart investors are keen to snap up bargains, and the buy-to-let market remains surprisingly active. However, whilst it is tempting to go out and buy, buy, buy – a word of caution, because it might not be so easy to let, let, let. Read More
Landlords Tenant Fees Ban Transition Posted on May 26, 2020 "Landlords - Tenant Fees Ban Transition" Landlords, the Tenant Fees Ban transition period ended on 31 May 2020. I asked James Duffy, MARLA MNAEA MIRPM, Branch Manager and The Compliance Coach here at Callaways, to give further guidance for Landlords on the Tenant Fees Act. Read More
Property Statistics Posted on May 26, 2020 "Property Statistics" We pride ourselves on our extensive experience and local knowledge. After all, Callaways has occupied the same location as it does now in Church Road, Hove since 1935! We're also guardians of what we like to call VIPs - Very Important Property Statistics. Read More
Licensed ARLA Propertymark Agent Posted on May 20, 2020 "Why it's wise to choose an ARLA Propertymark Agent" Landlords, do you know the differences between a Licensed ARLA Propertymark Lettings Agent, and one which isn't? James Duffy (right), MARLA Propertymark Licensed Professional explains, "Agents do not currently have to be qualified. Read More
Brighton Britain’s Favourite Posted on May 12, 2020 "Brighton Britain's Favourite..." Brighton is Britain's favourite destination to spend free time and relax! Named as the “happiest place in the UK” by The Daily Express, it's easy to see why so many Britons choose Brighton as their preferred weekend getaway location. Read More
Gardening Time Posted on May 12, 2020 "Landlords - How Does Your Garden Grow?" Is it a garden, an oasis of tranquillity, or a jungle? Without a doubt, it's gardening time... Are you thinking of renting out your home or property with a garden? Your garden is an extension of your property, a welcome retreat for dining, playing, relaxing, and tending! During this period of lockdown, how much we, as a nation, have come to appreciate our green spaces, parks and public gardens, our tubs and shrubs, our balconies and display boxes. Read More
Life’s a beach Posted on May 5, 2020 "Life's a beach..." In Brighton & Hove life's a beach. Then almost without warning - Covid-19 and lockdown? Normally busy and bustling, residents enjoy the fresh sea air. Moreover, it wasn’t so long ago that the UK media were reporting the so-called ‘Boris Bounce’ in the UK property market. Read More
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
