December is a month like no other. There are Christmas lights and festive cheer everywhere you go, and everyone's thoughts start turning to the new year and new beginnings. If you're selling your home, the Boxing Day Bounce brings the year's largest audience to the property portals, with 2020 seeing Rightmove's...
With the annual tax return deadline a couple of months off, what better time to explore preparing in advance to avoid all that late-night uploading on January 31st? Using the tips in our handy guide, you can make a start right now. Then you can use the Christmas break...
It's the middle of November, and your thoughts are probably turning to putting your feet up for Christmas. But with the new year just six weeks off, it's also natural and exciting to look forward to new beginnings, so what better time to start thinking about your decor for...
How often do you visit your buy-to-let? When it comes to protecting the value of your property, mid-tenancy inspections help you stay on top of repairs, maintain a good relationship with your tenants and reduce changeovers, voids, and wear & tear. Inspections are not about telling your tenants to...
One of the biggest concerns for anyone looking to sell their home is being unable to find one to buy. Although the issue is getting a lot of press right now, it's always been at the front of people's minds when considering a move. If you've been thinking of...
The holy grail of every buy-to-let property is continuous occupation by high-quality tenants with a market-leading income and a value that increases year on year. None of this happens by itself, and, just with any business, a plan of action is the key to success. Great tenants pay more money for...
Have you ever wondered why some homes get multiple offers, while others struggle to get even one? It's rarely down to chance. There's no such thing as an unsellable home, and every property in every price range has the capacity to generate high levels of interest. Marketing is certainly a...
Buying one or more rental homes can give you additional income now and a plan for financial freedom, but simply owning a property isn't enough by itself. To be sure of maximising your yield and protecting the value of your portfolio, the financial management of your rental homes is...
Autumn gets a bad rap as a season for selling your home. It's always pushed back behind the blossom of spring, the sunshine of summer, and the festive magic of winter. But Autumn is what you might call the hidden gem of seasons to sell. There's still plenty of...
Energy prices are rising, utility bills are on the up and legislation around the energy efficiency of rental homes is getting tighter. This background of higher costs and stronger rules, along with the ever-louder conversation around climate change, is making all of us acutely aware of our carbon footprint...