July 2023

Why Self-Managing Your Rayleigh Rental Might Not Be the Money Saver You Think It Is.

This week’s lettings article looks at the true cost of self-managing a rental property. Not since 2008, when Katy Perry stormed the music charts and Gavin and Stacey ruled the small screen, have interest rates been as high as they are today. As a result, many mortgage holders are looking for ways to trim their outgoings to ease the financial burden. Homeowners are putting DIY projects on the...

Bank of Mum and Dad: What Rayleigh Buyers (and Their Parents) Need to Know

In this sales article, we look at the issues around buyers relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad. Every year, the Bank of Mum and Dad comes to the rescue by helping tens of thousands of first-time buyers get on the housing ladder. Last year alone, 46% of first-time buyers received financial help from their parents to purchase a property, with £8.8 billion changing hands (source: Savills). But for...

What Is Wabi-Sabi and Would It Work in Your Rayleigh Home?

This week’s community interest article looks at how to incorporate the latest interiors trend into the décor of your home. Forget Scandi style or minimalist chic, the interior trend of the moment is wabi-sabi – an approach to design that’s gentler on the environment and the bank balance. So, what is this concept with the weird rhyming name all about, and could it work for you? Wabi-sabi...

Choosing a Letting Agent: What Rayleigh Landlords Need to Know

This week’s lettings article looks at how to recognise a good letting agent. How can you spot a top letting agent from a master of mediocrity? Read on to find out. Landlords use letting agents for all sorts of reasons. Some need help navigating red tape and lettings legislation, while others want a third party to deal with inspections, inventories and disputes. And some just want peace of...

What You Need to Know if You’re Buying Your First Rayleigh Home

In this week’s sales article, we take a brief look at the first-time buyer’s journey and what they can expect. If you’re thinking about buying your first home, congratulations! You’re about to experience a huge life moment and finally have somewhere to call your own. The first-time buyer journey is exciting, scary, overwhelming… it’s basically all the emotions. So, what can you...

Summer Checklist for Tenants in Rayleigh

Tenants can enjoy a carefree summer at home or abroad by bearing in mind a few issues relating to their rental property. This week’s lettings article looks at the issues that tenants need to be aware of in the summer months. At last summer is here, so what are your plans? Have you booked an exciting getaway in an exotic location? Or is the aim to kick back and relax on home turf? Whatever...

Selling a Rayleigh Property? Why You Should Choose a Local Agent 

Why a local estate agent is a seller’s best choice In this week’s sales article, we explore how agents with local knowledge could help sellers get the most for their property. If you’re selling a property, you’ve got a big decision to make. Which estate agent do you pick? Should you go with an independent local agency or choose a big-name brand?  Should you use an agent based on the...

Why Renting in Rayleigh Could Be the Best Choice for You

Is renting the best option for you? In this week’s lettings article, we look at the advantages of renting a property over buying. The pitfalls of renting are always shouted about too expensive, dodgy landlords, broken appliances and so on and so on. But what about the positives? With rental reforms on the horizon and changes to eviction rules in full swing, let’s explore why being a tenant is...

Why Some Plants Are a Disaster for Rayleigh Sellers

In this week’s article, we look at plant species that affect house sales and why buyers should be made aware of them.  Post pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance and can add significant value to a property. But what happens when your garden oasis threatens the chance of selling your home? Some lush green plants might look nice but could signal trouble for...

How Rayleigh Landlords Can Ensure a Tenancy Gets Off to a Good Start

If you’re a landlord about to settle a new tenant into a property, there’s one phrase that should be your guiding mantra: “Start as you mean to go on”. Because what you do in the early stages of a tenancy will help define what unfolds over the next weeks, months and possibly years. Get things right, and you’ll build the foundations of a long and successful tenant-landlord relationship (the...

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