How to Attract Long-Term Tenants
When it comes to property management, retaining residents is one of the key elements in protecting your return on investment. Long-term tenancies are ideal for landlords, although they aren’t always easy to find – here’s how to attract yours. What is a long-term tenant? A long-term tenant is a resident who has agreed to extend […]
Tenant Liability Insurance Explained
Find out how to reduce the risk of losing your deposit by using this tenant liability insurance guide. Read more here.
Uninsured landlords risk losing 45% of their annual rental income
An estimated 85% of buy-to-let landlords have chosen to equip their houses with landlord insurance as a safety net against damage brought on by renters. Due to this, 15% of landlords are left without a backup plan. While they may be able to save a small amount by forgoing insurance, by doing so, they run […]
Majority of house hunters say bad listing photos would affect their offer.
Despite supply and demand persisting in an ongoing tug of war in the UK property market, buyers remain unwilling to lower their standards or settle for less in the search for their dream homes. Bearing this in mind, property listing photos are evidently hugely influential when it comes to attracting buyer interest – so they […]
How much does it cost to buy and maintain a property in today’s market?
There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ for estimating the total cost of a house in the UK today. The cost of your home will depend on whether you’re a first-time buyer or selling your previous home. The average price for a typical UK home has risen by 68% over the past decade, according to data from the ONS. […]
Whitegates Delighted To Sponsor Nantwich Show
Whitegates were silver sponsors at the community event.
Questions to ask at a rental viewing
Are you on the hunt for a new rental property? It’s important to be prepared for rental viewings, so come with a list of questions to ask the letting agent or landlord. Write down their responses or save them to your phone, to help ease the renting process. Here are some important questions to ask […]
Why Do Chain-Free Properties Command a Premium?
If you’ve found yourself scrolling through pages of potential new homes, you may have come across one listed as a ‘No Onward Chain Property.’ This means that the sale of this property is not reliant on an onward purchase before the owner can sell. The lack of a chain should allow you to move in […]
Frequently asked questions by sellers
Selling a home is an exciting process, but it also raises many questions along the way. There are several questions that may arise while selling a property, whether it is your first or third. There are constantly new rules and regulations that you should be aware of, so it is always a good idea to […]
