Who Wants to be a Christmas Millionaire?
In this two-minute read, we share some of the jaw-dropping amounts of cash millionaires splash out when celebrating Christmas. And, why they’re probably wasting their money.
Government should scrap stamp duty to create a more buoyant and vibrant market
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has called for the government to abolish stamp duty to create a more “buoyant and vibrant” market.
How to Get Your Property Ready to Sell
Selling your home can be an exciting and overwhelming process. Whether you’re selling to upgrade, downgrade or simply fancy a change there’s plenty to keep your mind occupied.
New Landlord Checklist: Part 2
This is the second of a series of two blog posts, which detail our ten-step checklist for new Landlords. It has been designed for first time Landlords but can also be used as a useful reminder for even the most experienced Landlords.
What To Look For When Choosing An Estate Agent To Sell Your Property
Finding an Estate Agent to sell your property is easy. Finding the right Estate Agent to sell your property takes some research and investigation. In this blog post we will provide some guidance and advice on what to look for when choosing an Estate Agent
Our Top 10 Apps For House Hunters
Whether you’re renting or buying a new home, it’s often a stressful experience. In this article, we review some of the best applications for house hunting on the go.
5 Steps To Being A Model Tenant…And Avoiding Eviction
It’s always best to keep landlord-tenant relationships as friendly and open as possible, but of course sometimes things go wrong. We’ve put together a list of how to stay in “model tenant” territory
Going On Holiday? 12 Top Tips For Beating Burglars
It’s the start of the UK holiday season, with millions of us going away for a week or two and leaving our rental properties empty. And there is nothing that an opportunist burglar likes more than a property where he knows he won’t be disturbed.
Six Warning Signs You Need A New Estate Agent
Moving house is one of the biggest steps you’ll likely take. Estate agents provide invaluable expertise and peace of mind to millions of people when moving home or purchasing a new property. With so many agents on the high street, there are certain things
Keeping Your Tenant Happy
Most serious landlords will tell you that a great tenant is better than a great rent. You can forge a positive, professional relationship that goes beyond a simple rent collection scheme…
Tenants Are Moving Through the Social Classes
Christopher Watkin is one of the UK’s leading estate agency gurus, with a focus on residential lettings. In this article he looks at how tenants are moving through the social classes.
Landlords Warned against Stamp Duty Tax Avoidance Schemes
HMRC has warned landlords to steer clear of fraudulent schemes built around the idea of avoiding the Stamp Duty hike on second home purchases.