Blog: Lettings

As we look towards the autumn and winter trading months, our video below we discusses how busy the local lettings market has been, as well as our current...

To say estate agents are busy would be an understatement. The unprecedented uplift in buyer demand over the past three months certainly bucks any notion of...

The sun is shining outside (or at least was earlier in the week!), and after a very unusual last few months we are now back in our office as opposed to...

We are asked about landlord insurance all the time - it is huge area with lots of different types of cover available. This makes it hard for us to be...

It might be tempting to believe that the pandemic has been destructive and all-consuming on all fronts, especially in relation to the property market,...

When letting your property, you naturally want your property to look its best, but how far should you go in terms of presentation? Firstly, aim to...

It has been just over a month since the UK was largely 'locked down' - this has affected all industries and markets, and we thought we would share some...

What a difference a month can make! Our March Market Comment was very positive and full of the joys of spring. Indeed, the Halifax subsequently reported...

Building on the increase in January activity we reported last month, the local market has been just as frenetic during February with intense buyer activity...

Many properties in the Bournemouth, and Poole area are as unique and distinctive as the people who buy them. So, when selling yours, it is most important...

Higher rents and fewer people buying have led to increasing numbers of people, not just students and couples, choosing to share the cost of rental...

Increasing numbers of people, and not just students and couples, are choosing to share the cost of renting, for good reason – house-sharing lowers your...

The archetypal multi-property “professional” landlord probably only accounts for about half of all landlords. The rest come in all shapes and sizes....

If you are looking to rent a property, you may find yourself in a competitive environment, with a limited selection of properties from which to choose. It...

The Government has laid The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.       What does this mean? Subject to...

Over the years the kitchen has evolved from a utilitarian workspace to a fundamental heart of the home. It often enhances open plan living areas so that...

January Market Comment Happy New Year to you all! We hope you enjoyed your festive period. Yet another year has passed, in particular 2019 was a...

Although a good letting agent will of course expect to accompany prospective tenants who want to view your investment, and are trained to maximise the...

There are landlords and there are landlords. Some are what we call “accidental” landlords, who decided to let their property as an alternative to...

As the Brexit debacle continues to be drawn out, so the evenings are drawing in. Home, as a place of warmth and sanctuary, becomes particularly significant...

Finding a Tenant - The Need for Speed According to the Nottingham Building Society, about 21% of Buy to Let landlords do not secure a paying tenant within...