July 2023

Tips to Help Rayleigh Sellers Spot a Buyer Who Means Business 

How can sellers avoid flaky buyers? This week’s sales piece looks at how to spot the signs that a buyer is genuine. It’s every seller’s worst nightmare. You’re on the cusp of finalising the sale of your property when your buyer gets cold feet and runs for the hills. Just like that, your plans go out the window. If you’re part of a chain, the whole deal could collapse, meaning you need...

Garden Guide for Rayleigh Dog Lovers

Are there hidden hazards in your garden that could make your pooch ill and leave you with costly vet bills? Here’s a guide to keeping your garden safe and secure for your dog. Fencing  The last thing you want is for your hound to escape onto the street and get hit by a car or pay an uninvited visit to the neighbours. If your dog is good at jumping, ensure your fence is high enough to...

Should You Be Friends with Your Rayleigh Tenants?

Should you be friends with your tenants? In this week’s lettings article, we look at how to maintain a professional relationship with tenants. As a landlord, it’s important to build a good relationship with tenants. You want them to feel comfortable in their new home and to care for it, pay rent on time and generally have a successful tenancy period. But what makes a good relationship? Unless...

Should You Build Your Own Rayleigh Home?

Is building your own home really worth it? In this week’s sales article, we explore the complex issues that may arise when building your own home. Come on, we’ve all done it. Switched to a property programme and fell into the daydream of building our very own house. A walk-in wardrobe, a home cinema, a room just for shoes… sounds great, doesn’t it? But what’s the reality of a self-build...

Which Renovations Could Add Value to Your Rayleigh Home?

Do renovations really pay off? In this week’s sales article, we look at how to unlock the potential of a property before going to market. Before selling your home, you might be thinking about ways to add value or unlock potential so buyers can get a feel for what it would be like to live there themselves. But renovations are costly and may not pay off. So, what can you do to make a change without...

Dealing with Repairs When You’re an Rayleigh Tenant

What to do when something in your rental needs fixing In this week’s lettings article, we look at how tenants should approach repairs and maintenance issues in their property. Problems in the home are a nuisance. Like when you’ve got a leaky tap and the drip drip drip drives you to distraction, or when your fridge packs up and food goes to waste. When things go wrong, it’s understandable you...

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