2023 - Here we go....
by James TillerWelcome to our first blog of the year! The new year is always a chance to look ahead to what may be in store and what we can expect in the property market in 2023. Since the start of the year we have seen several tenants looking...
Christmas Newsletter 2022
by James TillerIt's been a while since we were last in touch, and as 2022 draws to a close we wanted to check in and update you all that has been happening with the business and the industry over the last few months. It has certainly been a year...
Office Refurb!
by Matt DilkesYou may have heard us talk about this, but in February we began work refurbishing the basement in our office to create a fantastic work space for our staff. We have now moved into our new space which is connected to our shop floor...
New Service Offering - Introducing the Advance Rent Option (ARO)
by Matt DilkesWe are also really pleased to announce a brand new service offering along with a rebrand of some of our current services. Working with our partners we are delighted to be able to offer the Advance Rent Option (ARO) which is...
A few thoughts on EPCs.......
by James TillerOur operations director, James Tiller has been reflecting on some of the EPC regulations that will be affecting landlords from 2025 when the minimum rating for rented properties will be increased to C band - "Despite best efforts...
May 2022 - Lettings Market Update
by James TillerSince the Tenant Fee Ban that came into effect in June 2019, we have noted that May has seen less activity than would have been traditionally expected in terms of lettings when many tenants held off moving to avoid having to pay...
April 2022 - Market Comment
by James TillerAll of a sudden, it’s Easter, the year has fully set in and the local property market still seems to the showing the same signs as has been the case for the last twelve months – lack of stock, and rents remaining high (the...
Landlord Horror Stories and how to avoid them!
by James TillerMost landlords will have a horror story or two, and in this video our guest Will Bartley from Frettens Solicitors shares some of those he has come across in his profession. We also talk about the best ways to try and avoid issues...
Important! Right to Rent changes from 6 April
by Matt DilkesYet more changes to the Right to Rent procedures will come in from 6th April as a new code of practice is launched which sees a big shift to online practice. Key information - Biometric cards will no longer be able to be accepted...
Holiday Lettings - What you need to know!
by James TillerHoliday lettings can be a really attractive way of increasing your property income. You can often let short term for more money than you would be able to acheive on a standard letting arrangement, there is less prescribed...