Blog: Landlords

Is there anything trickier than a rent review with a tenant you want to keep? It's little wonder so many landlords leave things as they are, no matter how far behind the market their income falls. Eventually, though, an...

Even 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...

When 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...

You’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,...

Just 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...

Style 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...

Hardly 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...

The 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...

There’s no denying that landlords faced a pretty challenging 2023. In particular, many of those who were highly leveraged decided to simply sell up, but did they act too soon? Their departure has left a large hole of opportunity...

Well-styled homes consistently sell for the highest prices, and if you’re planning to move this year, January is the perfect time to bag some designer bargains and stage your home to perfection. As the market picks up from the...