In this week’s sales article, we look at the growing trend of property staging and the benefits for sellers. Switch on any property show and you’ll see a beautifully styled home with no clutter, immaculate worktops, artfully thrown cushions and shelves full of dust-free ornaments – a dream home (even if completely incompatible with a busy life). However, beautiful home interiors aren’t just...
Is your garden summer-ready? In this week’s community interest article, we look at the top gardening trends of 2023 and how you can make your outside space more appealing. Whether you’ve got a huge garden or a modest balcony, making the most of your outside space matters. Especially as the weather warms up and you can spend more time enjoying the fresh air. So, what are the big garden trends of...
Why are landlords increasing rent? In this week’s lettings article, we explore some reasons behind rent increases and the costs landlords are facing. You can’t open a newspaper (or app) without seeing something about the UK rental market. Whether it’s the increase in demand for property, changes to rent rules or landlords selling up – rentals are getting a lot of attention. And one matter...
In this week’s sales article, we look at how to remove the sights and smells of pets to avoid upsetting potential buyers. Don’t let your beloved family pet stop you from achieving top selling price for your property. Follow these tips to ensure buyers don’t get sniffy about making an offer on your home. Given that 62% of British households have a pet*, you might assume buyers wouldn’t bat an...
Success as a landlord doesn’t just centre around what you do when your property is tenanted. How you manage your rental when it’s empty is also crucial. All landlords have to contend with void periods – they’re an inevitable part of having a buy-to-let. So, it’s wise to budget for the costs associated with void periods and take precautions to stop them dragging on. That’s because when...
Is your loo putting buyers off? In this week’s sales piece, we look at cheap and cheerful ways to spruce up a bathroom and keep buyers interested. If a kitchen is the heart of a home, then the bathroom is the brains. It’s where you get a few minutes of privacy every day (unless you’ve got toddlers who like to come in with you). It’s where you do some of your deepest thinking, and it’s an...
In this week’s lettings article, we look at four ways landlords can reduce the stress of renting out properties. Stress-Busting Tips for Rayleigh Landlords Being a landlord is one of those jobs where there’s no middle ground. It’s either low stress with great tenants and affordable mortgage rates, or it’s the total opposite: high stress, broken appliances, tenancy challenges and...
In this week’s sales article, we look at the value full-service estate agents offer compared to DIY firms. So, you’re selling up and don’t know whether to instruct a traditional estate agent or a DIY fixed-fee agency. Let’s look at the pros and cons of both options. If moving is on your mind, the first thing you need to do is find the right estate agent. But before you can do this, you need...
Is your home safe? In this week’s community interest article, we discuss safety in the home and how you can avoid common household accidents. Some days, it’s like your home is a minefield of accidents just waiting to happen. You trip up the stairs with a pile of washing in your arms, you break your favourite mug, and to top it all off, you burn the toast. Not fun. While everyone wants a home...
What can landlords do to capitalise on the rising number of older tenants? This week’s lettings article looks at ways to adapt a property for older tenants. Older tenants are a growing force in the private rental sector, so is it time for savvy landlords to proactively target this demographic? It’s one of the most striking trends in the housing sector over the past decade. Between 2011 and...
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