Selling off-market: can you still get the best price and the best buyer?
If 2022 is anything to go by, 2023 could be the year that selling homes off-market hits the mainstream. About 10% of property sales in the UK in 2022 have been off-market homes. That’s more than ever before, and for a number of reasons. Off-market sales began to increase because of the shortage of property […]
Landlord legal errors: are you on the right side of lettings law?
Every landlord needs to follow around 170 different pieces of lettings legislation, so you’re not alone if you’re feeling flummoxed by so many rules and regulations. Even though we let and manage rental homes every day, we still need to set aside time to keep track of changes to the law and landlords’ responsibilities. And […]
Premium lettings: how to attract high-earning professional tenants.
By actively designing your buy-to-let to attract high-earning professionals, you’ll achieve premium rent, add value to your property and keep it ahead of the market. And as your equity increases, you can release it to fund future investments.
The bold and the beautiful: enter the world of colour.
Some of the most exciting homes we sell have bold, bright and even dark colours, but lots of advice out there insists that neutral is the way when putting your home on the market
Letting up: could rising inflation spell good news for landlords?
Everyone’s talking about inflation right now, and usually in negative terms. The current climate of rising prices is affecting us all, from filling up the car to doing the weekly shop. There’s also plenty of news about tenants and buyers feeling the squeeze, but what about landlords? Reduced tax allowances and rising interest rates are […]
Autumn market view: Planning your Spring move now could save you time and money.
Well, that was quite a week for the property market! Although it’s always a hot topic in the press, the amount of coverage last week was completely off the scale. However, as the dust begins to settle after the mini-budget, you might be wondering what it all means if you’re planning to sell your home, […]
Haggle or hold firm? How to achieve the best price in a changeable market.
The property market is a funny old world. One minute estate agents are running out of homes; the next, you’re told the market is running out of steam. What are you supposed to believe? According to Rightmove, prices are up year-on-year by 8.2% but down month-on-month by 1.3% (prices usually fall in August, and this […]
Parents and paws: our landlord guide on renting to tenants with children or pets.
“Never work with children or animals” has been a showbiz saying since the 1930s, but many landlords also live by the same advice. Landlords are three times more likely than agents to refuse tenants with children or pets, but they’re less likely than agents to deduct the cost of repairs from the security deposit. Do […]
Move faster: how to sell quickly and get the best price.
There are many positives to finding a buyer while your home is truly hot property, and we like to call them the FIVE Ps: price, photography, presentation, profile and passion. Here’s how to make the most of them.
The price isn’t right: how to spot and stop your home being overvalued.
Flattering pricing doesn’t get you moved, and the initial high can soon descend into anxiety, disappointment and irritation. So how can you tell if your home has been valued correctly or whether your move is being put at unnecessary risk?