Grand designs: how to use planning permission to boost your home’s value
5 minute readHow do you feel about adding thousands to your home without making a single improvement? One of the magic words in property is ‘potential’, and getting planning permission to increase the amount of accommodation is a great way...
Tenant troubles: how to fix conflicts and disputes without losing your head
6 minute readWhat’s your biggest fear about being a landlord? For many, it’s the prospect of getting locked in a lengthy dispute with their tenants while trying to keep their cool. It’s rare for any landlord or tenant to set out looking...
Big buyer turn-offs: five major viewing mistakes and how to avoid them
6 minute readYou’ve picked your estate agent, you’re chuffed with your photos and description, and your home is priced to precision. Now all that’s left is your viewings - what can go wrong? Well, quite a lot! There are plenty of...
Choosing a letting agent: five signs of excellence to pick the best one for you
5 minute readHaving a letting agent who fills you with confidence is an essential part of being a landlord, whether you’re an old hand or just starting out. But how do you choose who to work with when you’ve got no idea what an agent is...
You and your estate agent: five ways to work together as a top-notch team
5 minute readPower couples, dynamic duos, dream teams… every goal is easier to reach when you’ve got someone on your side. Selling your home is no different, and by working closely with your estate agent, you’re far more likely to sell...
Find the gap: how to create the buy-to-let niche that’s perfect for you
5 minute readBuy-to-let is undergoing a massive transformation right now. Poor-quality homes are getting squeezed out by tightening legislation, and short-term profiteering has fallen away through changing tax laws. As a result, many landlords...
Boost your sale price : the best upgrades to bowl over buyers and sell your home for more
6 minute readPushing your home’s value to its full potential can make your next move bigger and better. That could mean more space, a larger garden, or a swisher location than you thought was possible. But where do you start? Well, we talk...
Renting to sharers: how to prepare your property and get the legals right
6 minute readDemand for rental homes rose by around 25% in 2022, and competition among tenants is hotter than ever as potential buyers wait and see what house prices will do. As rents continue to rise from a shortage of property, more and more...
Moving for schools: get the timing right for your home search, sale and children’s new start
7 minute readMoving home with your family is a momentous time, especially when it involves changing schools. And although it can be challenging for everyone, it can also be an exciting new chapter. Nonetheless, whether it’s switching from...
Selling your rental home: plan the perfect exit without losing your tenant or income
7 minute readAlthough rents are going through the roof, yields are getting higher, and there’s massive demand from tenants, many landlords are selling their rental homes. For some, it’s part of their long-term plan, but for others, it’s...