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What Do Rayleigh & Leigh-on-sea Tenants Think of Landlords and Does It Matter?

In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of building a good relationship with your tenant. Type' landlords are' into Google, and the words that come up next are pretty unflattering. According to the global digital giant, the most commonly searched phrases are 'landlords are parasites' and 'landlords are leeches'. A few other choice terms – that we're too polite to use here – come...

Rayleigh & Leigh on sea – Take a Break from the Bad News with Our Feelgood Friday

In this two-minute read, we share three stories to bring a smile to the faces of people in Rayleigh & Leigh-on-sea. With high Covid-19 rates reported in the UK, more lockdowns being announced across the globe and America in chaos you'd be forgiven for wanting to pull the duvet over your head and stay in bed. But because we're eternal optimists at Nest in Essex, we know better times are coming...

8 Ways Homeowners in Rayleigh & Leigh-on-sea Can Reduce Their Heating Costs

A 60-second speed read that could save you a lot of money. Here’s a question for you. What happens when you have a national lockdown in winter? Well, there a few things but one that’s guaranteed to happen is heating bills rocket. More people are at home whether to work, learn or stay safe, which means the thermostat gets turned up to keep everyone warm for longer than usual. The good...

How to Avoid Falling Prey to Fraudsters When Buying a Home

In this two-minute read, we look at the increasingly sophisticated scam that fraudsters are using to separate homebuyers from their hard-earned cash. Even though we’re in lockdown, criminals are still out there trying to swindle people, so if you plan to buy a new home in Rayleigh & Leigh on sea in 2021, please heed UK Finance’s latest warning about an email scam that is on the...

10 Ways Landlords in Rayleigh & Leigh-on-sea Can Make 2021 A Success

In this two-minute speed read we look at 10 things you can do as a landlord to make 2021 a year to remember for all the right reasons. 1 – Review your buy to let mortgages. Great deals are continually coming to the market. Don’t miss out on significant savings. 2- Take stock of your insurance arrangements. Do you have the right amount of cover across the correct areas? 3 – Budget for the...

Five Things That Changed in the Rental Sector in 2020

In this two-minute read, we look at how the private rental sector changed in 2020. 2020 is the year the property world’s most famous mantra – location, location, location – was replaced with a new motto: space, space, space. In the past, if tenants couldn’t afford a spacious property in a great location, they tended to opt for location and compromise on space.  It was better, most...

New Year, New Hope …….. New Home?

A 90-second speed read to share some resolution ideas to bring some hope in 2021. 99.9 per cent of us cannot wait to see the back of 2020. And what better time to draw a line under this ‘unprecedented’ year than the opportunity to welcome in a new year. And one which brings new hope. Below are 10 of the most common resolutions people have made over the past five years, according to polling...

Five Free Activities to Do with the Kids This Christmas

In this two-minute read, we look at five Christmassy things to do with the kids that won’t break the bank. Covid-19 has put the kibosh on big family gatherings and trips to the panto this Christmas, but there are still plenty of ways you can get into the festive spirit with your little ones.  Here are five low-cost activities that will bring comfort and joy to your children during the...

The Best Way Rayleigh & Hockley Landlords Can Enjoy Peace Of Mind at Christmas

In this two-minute read, we look at why landlords who self-manage their buy-to-lets can never really put their feet up at Christmas. Picture this: It’s 4pm on Christmas Day, and you’ve just snuggled down on the sofa to watch a bit of telly. Your belly is full, and your lids are heavy after a Mistletoe Margarita or two (or three, but who’s counting?). Then your phone rings. It’s your tenant –...

A Free E-Book for Children in Rayleigh & Leigh on sea this Christmas

In this 90 second read, we announce our free giveaway of a sold-out children’s book and the difference it is making to young lives. Breaking news ……We’ve teamed up with a children’s author and are giving away digital versions of his fast-selling book, Spot the Different. Jerry Lyons originally wrote the book for his then seven-year-old daughter as a bedtime story to show that being...

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