Navigating the Rental Market Posted on February 13, 2024 Navigating the Rental Market Navigating the rental market – tips for first time landlords At first glance it might appear that 2024 might not be the best year to become a private landlord. Interest rates remain high, the cost of living is still an issue and what about all those new rules and regulations? But there is another way to look at it. Read More
Beach Hut Celebrations on Galentine’s Day Posted on February 9, 2024 Galentine’s Day Galentine's Day This Month - Not a Spelling Mistake! We're all used to February being the month that heart-shaped gifts, Cupid's arrows and anonymous declarations of love are to be found because of Valentine's Day on the 14th. Read More
The Cost of Home Ownership Posted on January 25, 2024 The Cost of Home Ownership Counting the cost of home ownership Property ownership involves regular maintenance costs, which are a natural part of the process. Despite your best efforts, wind, rain, and time contribute to wear and tear, leading to necessary maintenance. Read More
Rental Market Forecast 2024 Posted on January 25, 2024 Rental Market Forecast 2024 What’s going to happen to the rental market in 2024? More landlords left the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in 2023 - many due to the prospect of further regulation at the hands of the Government. Read More
Beach Hut Winter Warmers Posted on January 4, 2024 Beach Hut Winter Warmers Alcohol-Free Drinks The festivities are over and the New Year is well and truly here. You may be one of many people turning their thoughts to Dry January. Always keen to take a walk along the seafront I love looking at beach huts. Read More
Landlord’s Guide to Christmas Maintenance Posted on December 21, 2023 "Christmas Maintenance" A Landlord's Guide to Christmas Maintenance While much of the country is gripped by a big freeze – many of us will be thinking about kicking our shoes off and relaxing during the Christmas break. Read More
Decorate your Beach Hut for Christmas Posted on December 5, 2023 Decorate Your Beach Hut for Christmas Decor and Festive Fare Some people might think spending time in a small timber building at the sea's edge in December is rather strange. Beach hut owners know otherwise! Decorate your beach hut for Christmas. Read More
Beach Hut Fire Safety Posted on November 3, 2023 Beach Hut Fire Safety Remember, Remember, Fire & Timber! When the temperature drops, November often feels more like winter than autumn. Stormy weather (thanks Ciaran) seems to be more frequent at this time of year these days. Read More
Adverse Weather Conditions Posted on November 2, 2023 THURSDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2023 Weather Warning The Met Office has issued a weather warning advising *NOT TO TRAVEL unless absolutely necessary. Please phone before journeying to our offices. We have a skeleton staff today, Thursday 2 November, due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Ciaran. Read More
Rental Landscape 2023 Posted on October 24, 2023 Rental Landscape 2023 Navigating the Rental Landscape for the rest of 2023: Trends and Projections Higher mortgage rates and the cost of living have temporarily deterred some First Time Buyers from entering the property market. Read More