Get sold this spring: give your home an instant spring lift to sell fast and high
6 minute readDaffodils, bluebells, and tulips are out in force, and bare branches are filling with leaves and blossom: it must be spring! As the time of fresh starts, now is when buyers come out of hibernation in droves. But so do many...
A landlord's best friend: how to find the perfect letting agent or property manager in the Salisbury & Wilton area
6 minute readA brilliant letting agent or property manager can have a profoundly positive impact on your life as a landlord, from enjoyment to profit to spare time, but how do you find the perfect one? Maybe you'd check the neighbourhood for...
Conflicting valuations: how do you know which agent has given you the right price?
6 minute readImagine putting your home on the market in spring, then missing the two best seasons to get the best price, and finally selling for less money in winter - how disappointing would that feel? Unfortunately, it's not an unusual tale,...
Raising the rent: how to renegotiate a higher rate without losing your tenant
6 minute readIs 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...
Four ways to declutter: add value and space with the perfect method for you
5 minute readEven 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...
Selling to your tenant: everything you need to know to cut the best deal
6 minute readWhen 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...
Changes to selling homes: how do the new trading standards rules affect your move?
5 minute readYou’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,...
Damage or wear & tear? Which counts as which, and what can you claim back?
6 minute readJust 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...
A new look for 2024? Discover the year’s first major trends for home interiors
5 minute readStyle 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...
Landlords in trouble: how we come to the rescue and stop things going wrong again
6 minute readHardly 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...