Tips to help keep your pet calm on Bonfire Night
One of the highlights of my work is getting to meet all of our clients’ furry friends. Our pets give us unconditional love and companionship so naturally we all want to do everything we can to protect them from being scared and distressed. Every year, Bonfire Night brings delight to adults and children alike all […]
How to winterproof your property
Looking after your property asset and looking after your tenants goes hand-in-hand. Completing these maintenance jobs will not only protect your property from whatever weather Winter will throw at it but will also make it more pleasant to live in for your tenants. Remember: happy tenants become long-term tenants. 🏠 Boilers You don’t want to […]
Are qualifications or experience more important when choosing a letting agent?
Studies have shown that most people have already chosen the letting agency they are going to use to let their property before the agent even sets foot in the property to do a valuation. So what is it that makes them decide on that agent, what can cause that agent to lose the potential rental […]
Turn your clutter into cash
The first thing I always notice when I walk into a house is the amount of clutter there is. We are a nation of secret and sometimes not so secret hoarders. It’s rare for me to visit a home that is completely clutter free. If the surfaces are empty I can nearly always guarantee that […]
Five things that can cause good tenants to leave
There are many reasons that may cause good tenants to decide to give notice and many of these have absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with either the property or their landlord. However, there are some things that cause tenants to leave that are completely preventable. 💸Rent is too high Annual rent increases can increase rent […]
Purchasing a buy to let property can be an excellent and rewarding investment. If you choose the correct property then a good long-term income from your investment is nearly guaranteed. However, as with all investments, there are always risks. To try to mitigate these, here are a few things that you should bear in mind […]
How Landlords and tenants both benefit when tenants decorate
Your garden or outdoor space really comes into its own during the Summer months. Flowers bloom, birds sing and the sunshine basks everything in a warm and welcoming glow that entices us outside. You would be forgiven for thinking that once the glorious days of Summer are over that your outdoor space will become uninviting […]
Money Saving tips to help with the rising cost of living
The rising cost of living is affecting everyone and online forums are buzzing with tips on how to reduce your outgoings. If you need some money-saving tips then look no further. I have rounded up my favourites here. Heat the room, not the house Turn off radiators in rooms that you are not using and […]
How to make sure that you are a good tenant
Letting agents and landlords always talk about the importance of finding good tenants but do you know how you can make sure that you are one? Pay your rent on timeThis one is obvious. If you are late paying your rent then your landlord may have to delay paying their mortgage. This is not going […]
Are you unhappy with your letting agent?
Are you a landlord and are unhappy with your letting agent? Many landlords choose to put up with poor service from their letting agent rather than having to deal with the hassle of switching agents in the middle of a tenancy. Most will wait for their current tenancy to end and will then make a […]