Blog: Property

Today, being a landlord or a managing agent is expected to be a highly professional and conscientious business, with severe consequences for ignoring the rules. Fines for landlords can run into tens of thousands of pounds, but...

At the last count, 8-10% of the UK were thought to be empty nesters (parents whose children have all left), and the initial change brings up mixed emotions. Everything from grief, to relief. Wherever you sit on that spectrum,...

If you want your tenant to look after your rental property correctly, it's unfortunately not enough to rely on them knowing every letter of the law around their responsibilities. What some might see as basic housekeeping or even...

The phrase “timing is everything” can be applied to every major decision in life, but how is it relevant to your move? Well, from advance preparations to meeting your deadlines to choosing an agent, the magic ingredient is...

When times are good, it’s easy to think tenants will rent anything at any price. But when the market changes and there's more competition from other rental homes, a property can quickly lose its appeal. Outdated homes also mean...

With so much happening in the UK over the summer, there’s really no need to fly overseas for a change of scenery or a refreshing break. And even if you are heading off for a couple of weeks abroad, that still gives you a couple...

Whether you’re going upmarket to a bigger place, relocating for work or schools, or even downsizing from a longtime family home, selling for the first time is an exciting prospect in your life’s next chapter. Even so, the idea...

There’s no better season for improving your home than the summer. With long and sunny evenings from up to 17 hours of daylight, there's so much more time to get things done before it gets dark, which means you can enjoy the...

More people than ever are sharing a rental home as rents keep rising and supply continually falls short of demand. Shared homes and HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) have been highly profitable for landlords, but they also come...

“Look after the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves.” It might be an old saying, but keeping a keen eye on the day-to-day finances of your rental property can pay huge dividends. But we’re not talking about...