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How Sellers Can Spot a Committed Buyer

In this two-minute read, we look at ways sellers can identify genuine buyers. With demand currently outstripping supply in the housing market, sellers are in the driver’s seat, but there is still one hazard that could derail a sale: the flaky buyer. In a hot market, it’s not uncommon for panicky buyers to make an impulsive offer or go beyond their financial limits. A buyer might do this...

Tips for Getting the Best Deal on Landlord Insurance

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can avoid getting a bad insurance deal. If you’re a landlord looking to take out insurance or renew a current policy, there are a few things you should know. The insurance market is “hardening”, or in other words, insurers are tightening their belts.  The rising costs of claims due to extreme weather events such as last year’s...

Being a Landlord: The Risks and How to Avoid Them

A three-minute read. Having a rental property can be a great way to earn some extra income. Like anything, there are a variety of things that can go wrong. We break down fiveof the most common ones. The wrong property Being a landlord means running a business. You’re not buying a property for you to live in. Tenants often have very different expectations when looking for a rental property....

Agent Fees: How to Get the Best Value Deal When Selling Your Home

In this two-minute read, we look at why low agent fees don’t equal top selling price. Unless your name is Elon Musk, selling your home will probably be the biggest transaction you make in your lifetime. So, who will you entrust to get you the best deal? Option 1: You go for the agent with the lowest fee. This agent is a doppelgänger for Del Boy, but you love the idea of saving yourself a...

Ways to help the Earth from your home

In this two-minute read, we show you how to make your home a healthier place for the planet. Yesterday was World Earth Day. People across the globe were encouraged to be more mindful about the impact we all have on the planet. But doing our bit for Mother Earth is a process and not an event as this article explains. In our own homes in Rayleigh, Hockley and Leigh on sea, we can continue to do...

WARNING – The Property Survey That Every Landlord Should Read

In this three-minute read, we look at a study that found some landlords were putting themselves and their investment at risk by cutting corners on checks and maintenance. Landlords are leaving themselves exposed to the risk of criminal and civil prosecution by failing to conduct critical safety checks and taking a back seat on maintenance, a survey of renters has revealed. The study by property...

Helpful Information to Share with Your Estate Agent

In this two-minute read, we look at useful information which you might want to share with your agent to satisfy inquisitive buyers. You can often tell whether a viewer is keen on a property from the questions they ask. And in our experience, the more specific the question, the warmer the prospect. When it comes to preparing for a sale, the more information that you can share with your agent, the...

How to Keep Your Tenants Happy and Staying with You for Longer

In this two-minute read, we look at how landlords can foster a good rapport with tenants. Every successful landlord needs a rock-solid tenant retention plan or what we like to call “a happy tenant strategy”. This is because happy tenants are loyal tenants. And loyal tenants are more likely to stay in your property for longer, helping you to avoid the ultimate landlord bugbear – high tenant...

How Jeff Bezos Helps Local Landlords

A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The billionaire businessman is renowned for his long-term thinking. He thinks decades ahead, and let’s face it, he’s not doing too bad, is he? The article said landlords should retain good tenants at a reasonable rate rather than aim to get the highest rents in the...

Are You Ready for Life after Lockdown?

In this two-minute read, we look at how to get ready for the changes that lie ahead as restrictions continue to ease. With the end to our arduous Covid hibernation in sight, it’s time to prepare for life in the “new normal”. While the prospect of restrictions easing is exciting – we can’t wait to eat at Barrington’s or TOB burgers in Rayleigh and drink at The Bellhouse in...

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