Landlord insurance explained - are you fully covered? Expert advice on offer!
by Matt DilkesWe are asked about landlord insurance all the time - it is huge area with lots of different types of cover available. This makes it hard for us to be able to tell you exactly what type you will need as it will depend entirely on...
Changes to Electrical Safety Legislation for Landlords - 1st July 2020
by James TillerThe Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on 1 June 2020. The new regulations will apply to new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and to existing tenancies from 1 April 2021....
Property Presentation & Virtual Viewings Explained...
by Matt DilkesWhen letting your property, you naturally want your property to look its best, but how far should you go in terms of presentation? Firstly, aim to understand how your property “sits” within the market. Not all tenants have the...
May 2020 - Market Comment - Back to Business....
by James TillerThe housing market has been an obvious casualty of the Coronavirus lockdown. Yet the desire to move is strong, once the decision has been made. Indeed, as soon as the government announced that people could once again move house,...
Talking Tax! Capital Gains, Mortgage Relief and more....
by James TillerThere have been lots of changes to landlord tax over the last few years, some of which have been phased in and some have been more recent. It’s a subject we are asked about frequently, but an area we aren’t qualified to give...
Covid-19 - Landlord & Tenant Update - Block management during Covid-19
by Matt DilkesA core part of our business is the management of properties and tenancies, many of those properties may be in blocks of flats, and in turn those blocks are looked after by an external block manager. In these unusual times caused...
Covid-19 - Landlord Update - Could now the best time to re-mortgage?
by Matt DilkesAt the start of the lockdown and in the midst of all the talk of 'mortgage holidays' we caught up with Ashley Rich, from St Barts finance to provide initial insight into this area (If you missed it see here - ) We followed up with...
Covid-19 - Lockdown one month on...
by James TillerIt has been just over a month since the UK was largely 'locked down' - this has affected all industries and markets, and we thought we would share some thoughts on the experiences we have had so far, how we see the market, what...
New EPC Regulations for Landlords - 1st April 2020 (Updated - with video)
by James TillerThe onus on landlords to provide energy efficient accommodation has once again stepped up a gear, now that part three of the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 has come fully into...
Covid-19 - Landlord Update - Legal Q&A with Carly Jermyn of Woodstock Property
by James TillerThis morning we met up with Carly Jermyn of Woodstock Property Law, to get some legal insight into the recent changes affecting landlords and tenants following the emergency legislation brought in by the government last week under...
Covid-19 - Tenant Update - Support & Advice from Government
by James TillerThe impact of coronavirus is being felt right across the UK and I hope that you, your family and your friends remain safe and well. We have received a number of enquiries from concerned tenants about rent payments during this...
Covid-19 - Landlord Update - Mortgage Holiday Advice From An Expert
by Matt DilkesIt seems like a lot has happened since the government announced last week that homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic would be offered mortgage 'holidays'. It was the first of many measures announced to help people and...
Personal Accountability
by Christopher ShawMany properties in the Bournemouth, and Poole area are as unique and distinctive as the people who buy them. So, when selling yours, it is most important that your estate agent has a thorough understanding not only of your...
Viewing Time
by Mike BoonMost property sellers will recognise the tremendous importance of ensuring that as many prospective buyers as possible see their property. After all, more viewings means more buyer competition thereby maximising your chances of...
Tips for Landlords - Sharing
by Matt DilkesHigher rents and fewer people buying have led to increasing numbers of people, not just students and couples, choosing to share the cost of rental accommodation. From a landlord’s perspective this should be welcomed–two or...
Tips for Tenants - Sharing
by Matt DilkesIncreasing numbers of people, and not just students and couples, are choosing to share the cost of renting, for good reason – house-sharing lowers your rent per person, increases the number of potential properties available to...
Which type of landlord are you?
by Matt DilkesThe archetypal multi-property “professional” landlord probably only accounts for about half of all landlords. The rest come in all shapes and sizes. Which of the following are you? The Accidental landlord This is a homeowner...
Overpricing
by Mike BoonAs a seller, it is tempting to accept the highest estate agent’s valuation you receive. However, there are three sound reasons why you should avoid overpricing your home initially, as overpriced property often ends up selling...
Tenant tips for a successful application!
by James TillerIf you are looking to rent a property, you may find yourself in a competitive environment, with a limited selection of properties from which to choose. It is therefore important to make it easy for a landlord or their agent to...
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2
by James TillerThe Government has laid The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. What does this mean? Subject to approval by both Houses of Parliament, landlords will need to ensure electrical...
Landlord Tips, Tricks and Investments: Kitchens in Buy-to-Let Properties
by James TillerOver the years the kitchen has evolved from a utilitarian workspace to a fundamental heart of the home. It often enhances open plan living areas so that couples and families can interact between preparing food, working at a desk...
Generation Rent
by James Tiller“Generation Rent” is becoming a deliberate lifestyle choice, not just a second-rate alternative to buying. Research by Direct Line Insurance suggests that 70% of the 12 million UK renters have no plans to purchase their own...
General Election Result - Market Comment
by Mike BoonFINALLY- We have a result! Whether or not it is your preferred outcome, at least the confusion suffered by the UK, and the property market in particular, is at an end. Like it or not, it looks like Brexit will now formally happen...
Should you meet your tenants before they move in?
by Matt DilkesAlthough a good letting agent will of course expect to accompany prospective tenants who want to view your investment, and are trained to maximise the opportunity, there is a lot to be said for you meeting your tenants before they...
Portfolio Landlords
by Matt DilkesThere are landlords and there are landlords. Some are what we call “accidental” landlords, who decided to let their property as an alternative to selling. Others are somewhat inadequately regarded as “amateur” landlords,...
Why Landlords Should Embrace the Smart Home
by Matt DilkesAhead of Black Friday, later this week there are plenty of good 'tech' deals to be had, but can this help you set your property apart when looking for new tenants? We think it can.... Homeowners are rapidly becoming hooked up to...
Buy to Let - Our local market
by James TillerWe were delighted to be invited by Natwest in Bournemouth, to speak at their Buy to Let Landlord event held on 19th November. We spoke about the local Buy to Let market and the opportunities it presents, as well as offering some...
The Need for Speed
by James TillerFinding a Tenant - The Need for Speed According to the Nottingham Building Society, about 21% of Buy to Let landlords do not secure a paying tenant within four months of completing their investment purchase. 53% waited for two...
Landlord Portal Launch
by James TillerWe launched our new website over the summer and we are now pleased to confirm the roll out of our new Landlord Portal, which is available for all our clients. We have been working in the background to iron out a few bugs and kinks...