Whatever the neighbourhood, whatever the style and whatever the price, a prospective tenant has one question in mind when they look at your property: “could I see myself living here?” While it’s true that many ten…
What’s the most important factor for success as a landlord? Is it the location of your property? Its postcode? Access to local amenities? No, it’s none of these – in fact, it’s nothing to do with your property at…
A successful property investment normally means securing two things: (1) an in-demand property, and (2) reliable and responsible tenants. However, there’s another asset which can make or break your success as a la…
Section 24. It's been the talk of the property world for quite some time having first been introduced in 2015. Even so, its impact is still largely misunderstood by landlords, accountants and other professionals.…
The “art of selling” is something that we can all learn from, whether you’re outlining your skills to a new employer; convincing your partner that you need a weekend away; or explaining to the kids that eating car…
It would be fair to say that, as a nation, we’re obsessed with property. Everybody in the UK wants to get onto the property ladder; we’re constantly watching property renovation programmes; and Rightmove remains o…
When you’re selling a property, your agent may write about its “open aspect”, the “convenient location” or its “ample parking”. And when a buyer calls to register their requirements, they may list “four bedrooms”,…
Are you still on the market? How many viewings have you had so far? Are you happy with the current level of activity? A common mistake that many agents make is to think that selling your house is simply a numbers…
When you’re selling your home, you need to be motivated. We mean really motivated. Because it’s no piece of cake selling a property, and there are lots of hoops to jump through along the way. What’s your motivatio…
When you first hear the word “auction”, what do you think of? Run-down homes? Repossessed properties? Buy-to-let landlords looking for a bargain? While all of these answers may have been true in the mid-1990s, the…
