2025

Ensure everything stays rosy with your tenants by following these simple garden maintenance strategies. A garden can be a real drawcard at a rental property, helping to attract and keep good quality tenants. But garden maintenance can be a thorny subject and consistently ranks among the top five causes of end-of-tenancy deposit disputes*. So what triggers garden disagreements, and how can...

As this month is Frugal February, now’s the time to take charge of your finances. Here are three tips to help you save and prosper. 1. If it’s a takeaway – walk away Steer clear of anything that’s a takeaway – whether it’s a coffee, sandwich or full meal. You can usually enjoy the same thing (maybe something even nicer) by making it yourself. February is a good month to...

Congratulations – you’ve had an offer on your future new home accepted. But don’t rush out to buy curtains just yet. Here’s some important information about what happens next. First, the sale agreement is drawn up The seller’s estate agent will probably draw up a sale agreement – sometimes known as a memorandum of sale – and give a copy to all parties. This agreement...

How can you encourage tenants to settle long-term in your rental? A report compiled by consumer psychologists claims to have the answers. A report on the psychology of buying and renting includes some helpful advice for landlords. The Bricks to Belonging report* was compiled by the psychological and behavioural science firm IB. It examines what drives renters to become first-time...

New Home Office figures show there were 5,000 reported cases of rental fraud last year, alongside losses of £9 million. Here’s how tenants and landlords can protect themselves. With new figures revealing the scale of rental fraud in the UK, the Home Office has provided an insight into how scammers work and who they target. Types of rental fraud A common fraud, says the Home Office, is where...

Don’t sabotage your property sale with poor quality marketing photos. Follow these steps to ensure buyers browsing the web see your home at its best. A whopping 98% of buyers kickstart their home search by scrolling through property portals. So when marketing your home, it’s important to think carefully about what buyers will see when they click on your listing. Here’s why first-rate photos...

Whether you have a cosy courtyard or a spacious garden, here are three ways to spruce up your outdoor space this spring. With the arrival of spring, now’s the time to get your garden ready for the joys of alfresco living. By making a few carefully considered changes, your outdoor space can work as another room of your home during the spring and summer months. It can be the perfect place for a...

How can sellers minimise the risk of their property sale falling through?  Here are some tips for keeping your sale on track. What exactly is a fall-through? A fall-through is a situation where typically a buyer has agreed to buy your home but pulls out before the sale becomes final. Why do fall-throughs happen? Sometimes, buyers change their minds, or there is a shift in their...

How can sellers minimise the risk of their property sale falling through?  Here are some tips for keeping your sale on track. What exactly is a fall-through? A fall-through is a situation where typically a buyer has agreed to buy your home but pulls out before the sale becomes final. Why do fall-throughs happen? Sometimes, buyers change their minds, or there is a shift in their...

Buy-to-let investors can tighten their belts and improve their bottom line in many ways. Landlords searching for inspiration need look no further than Apple founder Steve Jobs, who famously said, “Details matter.” That’s because the key to success as a landlord is keeping a firm eye on all the details. That means making the big decisions—such as setting rent—right, but also paying...