Estate Agents Advertising Posted on November 5, 2019 "Estate Agents" Estate Agents Advertising I started out in Estate Agency in the 1980s, (in the good old days!). Back then, all Agents needed was a simple property ad in their shop window and the local newspaper. Read More
Winter Proof Rental Property Posted on November 5, 2019 "Winter Chills" Winter Proof Rental Property Landlords, during the winter months, you can easily overlook the importance of ensuring that the temperature of your property doesn't fall below freezing. Read More
Portfolio Landlords Posted on October 29, 2019 "Portfolio Landlords" Property Portfolio Landlords There are Landlords and there are Landlords. Some are what we call “Accidental” Landlords, who decided to let their property as an alternative to selling. Read More
Property Valuations Posted on October 29, 2019 "Property Valuations" Property Valuations are possibly the most contentious aspect of estate agency. Emotions run high when discussing people’s most valuable asset. Naturally, as Vendor of a property, you will want as high a price as possible for your property. Read More
Tenant Subletting Posted on October 22, 2019 "Beware the Sub-Let" Tenant Subletting Only last year we reported an unfair quirk in the law which left Landlords way out of pocket. You might like to refresh your memory by reading the case of Cheryl Roux. Read More
Meeting your Tenants Posted on October 22, 2019 "Landlord & Tenant Meetings" Meeting your Tenants Professional letting agents will expect to accompany prospective Tenants who want to view your investment. They are trained to maximise the opportunity. Read More
Estate Agents Property Advice Posted on October 22, 2019 "Estate Agents" Property Advice Straight-talking, sincere advice can be invaluable in a world where too many people would just tell you what you want to hear! For example, the oldest trick in the book is for an Agent to suggest an inflated asking price. Read More
How Saleable is my Property? Posted on October 11, 2019 "I'm thinking of selling my property" Is my property saleable? Are you thinking of moving but at the same time aren’t quite sure whether now is the right time? We know many property owners who sit and worry, thinking 'How saleable is my property?' You'll easily find the answers to this, and many other questions which we've indicated below, by calling us for an informal chat. Read More
Rental Property and Smoke Alarms Posted on October 9, 2019 “Rental Property & Smoke Alarms” Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms 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? Most tenanted properties legally need to have a smoke alarm fitted in its room. Read More
Right to Rent Posted on October 1, 2019 "Immigration Legislation" Right to Rent Immigration legislation means that all private Landlords have to check that new Tenants have the right to rent. Therefore, the tenants should have the right to be in the UK before renting a property. Read More
