There are many different kinds of properties that you can live in throughout the UK. Of course, there are houses, which can come in all shapes and sizes. But what if you’re looking for something different from a traditional house? Luckily there are other options out there, such as maisonettes and flats. A maisonette and […]
In this three-minute read and short video, we look at how landlords can find and keep terrific tenants. ‘Finders keepers, losers weepers.’ It’s a timeless rhyme used every day in school playgrounds and all over the UK. It often applies to someone finding something that’s unowned or abandoned. But it also resonates with local landlords […]
If you’re selling or looking to buy a house (or even rent a property), you are going to become very familiar with house viewings. This is when an interested party takes a look around a property to decide whether this could be their new home. So just how do house viewings work? And what should […]
It’s a question that has been asked numerous times over the years, and one that will always be asked. Should you rent, or should you buy? Well, luckily we have created this guide to point you in the right direction in your search for property. If you’re looking for homes in the Letchworth Garden City, […]
In this two-minute read and short video, we look at reasons why a property may be classified as unmortgageable. Selling a property can be tricky at the best of times, but when a property is deemed unmortgageable things can get complicated. ‘Unmortgageable’ means lenders won’t allow a potential buyer to borrow the money they need […]
Here are some questions you should ask yourself before you rent your property to family or friends. Do they need to sign a tenancy agreement? Yes, yes, and yes again! They might be family, but they’re also your tenants and both parties need to know what is expected of them. For example, they might say […]
Working out the value of a house isn’t easy. Fluctuating prices, different interiors and location are all huge factors that are sure to have an effect on the price of a home. In fact, if in the years between 1971 and 2011, if the price of eggs rose at the same rate as houses, you’d […]
If you’re taking out a new mortgage or about to refinance your property, have you considered a green mortgage? No? Never heard of it? Well, that’s what we’re here for. A green mortgage is not actually new. In fact, the concept was first launched about 30 years ago but wasn’t used much. However, in the […]
When a tenant gets in touch, don’t faff about – a prompt response will save you time and money in the long run. A three-minute read and a short video. Picture this: you’re frantically busy at work, scrambling to meet an urgent deadline when your phone pings. It’s your tenant raising what seems like a […]
Taking that first step on the property ladder is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. No matter how old you are, buying your first property will make you feel like a proper grown-up. Before you even find the right property, there’s lots to learn, so in this quick read, we’ve pulled together our top five tips for […]