How to make the most of your outdoor spaces in the Winter
Even in Winter you can make the most of your rental property’s outdoor space and getting on top of small jobs now means that it will be ready for you to enjoy in the sunshine whenever it arrives. Weed and tidy up The first step towards making your outdoor space more attractive is to make […]
How much rent should you charge for your property?
One of the most important decisions you will make as a landlord is how much rent to charge your tenants. If you set your rent too high then you will risk making your property too expensive for potential tenants causing you to suffer rental voids. Alternatively, if you set the rent too low then you […]
Will 2023 be a good year for landlords?
Rents for new lets rose steadily throughout 2022 with Zoopla revealing that there had been a 12.3% year-on-year rise for new lets in October. It was not all good news for landlords though with inflation hitting a 40-year high and the increases in the Bank of England’s base rate causing mortgage rates to rise to […]
Tips to save on heating bills
With energy bills soaring, we are all looking for ways to stay warm without breaking the bank. Here are 10 tips for keeping those heating bills down while still staying warm and cosy. 1. Shop around for the best tariff First stop for anyone aiming to reduce their heating bills is to check you are […]
Why you should use a lettings agency to manage your Bingham, Grantham, Newark, Bottesford property
Managing your own rental property in Bingham, Grantham, Newark, Bottesford is certainly possible but there are many advantages to employing the services of a lettings agency. Legal Obligations There are more than 400 rules and regulations surrounding letting a property and if you are found to be in breach of them or non-compliant then you […]
How to update your rental property on a budget
Do you want to give your property a makeover but are worried about the cost? Try these budget-friendly ideas to help make your property more desirable to potential tenants. Give the kitchen a makeover Kitchens are normally the most expensive room in the house to upgrade but giving the kitchen a makeover doesn’t mean you […]
Five rental property maintenance jobs you should do now
Your rental property is one of the biggest financial commitments that you will ever make so it makes sense to make sure that you are doing everything you can to look after it. However, many of us are guilty of putting off doing those annoying little jobs that aren’t urgent enough to demand our immediate […]
Simple storage solutions to banish clutter
So you’ve tried selling off your unused items, have taken everything that doesn’t spark joy to the charity shop and yet you are still struggling to keep your home free of clutter. One of the main causes of clutter in a home is not having enough storage space or simply not having it in the […]
How to choose the right letting agent for you
Choosing a letting agent to manage your property can seem like a difficult task. There are so many available and of course, they all say that they are the best around! What should you consider when choosing which one to trust with managing your property? Local knowledge You wouldn’t jump in a taxi with a […]
Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
Since 1st october 2022 it has been a legal requirement for landlords to have a carbon monoxide alarm fitted in any living room that contains a fixed combustion appliance. The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 also require that landlords replace or repair any faulty carbon monoxide alarms as soon as they are […]