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May 2022 - Lettings Market Update

May 2022 - Lettings Market Update

James Tiller By James Tiller on 26th May 2022

Since the Tenant Fee Ban that came into effect in June 2019, we have noted that May has seen less activity than would have been traditionally expected in...

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How to upgrade your EPC, and get financial assistance to do so!

How to upgrade your EPC, and get financial assistance to do so!

James Tiller By James Tiller on 19th Jan 2022

We have covered Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards through our videos with Craig Bowling, an EPC assessor from VeriSmart (You can view the most recent one...

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Understanding Leases - with Niki Adkins from Frettens Solicitors

Understanding Leases - with Niki Adkins from Frettens Solicitors

Matt Dilkes By Matt Dilkes on 14th Dec 2021

As a buyer, seller or landlord you will no doubt of come across leases on properties. A lease is a ‘contract’ between the freeholder and leaseholder of...

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The Compliance Edition - EPC & Legionella Advice For Landlords

The Compliance Edition - EPC & Legionella Advice For Landlords

James Tiller By James Tiller on 15th Nov 2021

Do you know your rental property's EPC rating? If not you probably should find out as from 2025, the minimum EPC rating for rental properties will change...

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The Financial Edition - Mortgage, Tax & Accounting Advice for Landlords

The Financial Edition - Mortgage, Tax & Accounting Advice for Landlords

James Tiller By James Tiller on 11th Oct 2021

Money, money, money.....it makes the world go round, and so it is important to save what you can and make the most of what you have. As a landlord you have...

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The importance of gas safety in rental properties

The importance of gas safety in rental properties

James Tiller By James Tiller on 27th Sep 2021

Following on from Gas Safety Week earlier this month awareness about the importance of gas safety in the home is a priority all year round. As a landlord...

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September 2021 Lettings Update - Section 21, Gas Safety Week & more...!

September 2021 Lettings Update - Section 21, Gas Safety Week & more...!

James Tiller By James Tiller on 21st Sep 2021

And just like that the summer seems to be drawing to a close......after the brilliant boost the England football team gave us at the Euros in June the...

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Video Update - Right to Rent Changes from 30th June 2021

Video Update - Right to Rent Changes from 30th June 2021

James Tiller By James Tiller on 18th Jun 2021

Under the current law in England, letting agents and landlords must check that all prospective tenants aged 18 and over can legally rent a residential...

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Christopher Shaw Residential now NAEA Propertymark recognised!

Christopher Shaw Residential now NAEA Propertymark recognised!

James Tiller By James Tiller on 10th Jun 2021

Christopher Shaw are delighted to announce that they are now NAEA Propertymark approved.  As the company continues to develop by specialising in...

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Lettings Autumn Update

Lettings Autumn Update

Matt Dilkes By Matt Dilkes on 9th Oct 2020

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...

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October 2020 - Market Comment

October 2020 - Market Comment

Christopher Shaw By Christopher Shaw on 9th Oct 2020

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...

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Stamp Duty changes & Buy to Let Opportunities

Stamp Duty changes & Buy to Let Opportunities

Matt Dilkes By Matt Dilkes on 14th Aug 2020

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August Market Comment - Lettings

August Market Comment - Lettings

James Tiller By James Tiller on 14th Aug 2020

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...

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Landlord insurance explained - are you fully covered? Expert advice on offer!

Landlord insurance explained - are you fully covered? Expert advice on offer!

Matt Dilkes By Matt Dilkes on 24th Jun 2020

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...

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June 2020 - Market Comment

June 2020 - Market Comment

Christopher Shaw By Christopher Shaw on 15th Jun 2020

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,...

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Property Presentation & Virtual Viewings Explained...

Property Presentation & Virtual Viewings Explained...

Matt Dilkes By Matt Dilkes on 2nd Jun 2020

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...

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Covid-19 - Lockdown one month on...

Covid-19 - Lockdown one month on...

James Tiller By James Tiller on 22nd Apr 2020

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...

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April 2020 - Market Comment

April 2020 - Market Comment

Christopher Shaw By Christopher Shaw on 6th Apr 2020

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...

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March 2020 - Market Comment

March 2020 - Market Comment

Christopher Shaw By Christopher Shaw on 5th Mar 2020

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...

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Personal Accountability

Personal Accountability

Christopher Shaw By Christopher Shaw on 27th Feb 2020

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...

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Tips for Landlords - Sharing

Tips for Landlords - Sharing

Matt Dilkes By Matt Dilkes on 18th Feb 2020

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...

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Tips for Tenants - Sharing

Tips for Tenants - Sharing

Matt Dilkes By Matt Dilkes on 18th Feb 2020

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...

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Which type of landlord are you?

Which type of landlord are you?

Matt Dilkes By Matt Dilkes on 12th Feb 2020

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

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Tenant tips for a successful application!

Tenant tips for a successful application!

James Tiller By James Tiller on 11th Feb 2020

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...

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Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2

Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2

James Tiller By James Tiller on 15th Jan 2020

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

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Landlord Tips, Tricks and Investments: Kitchens in Buy-to-Let Properties

Landlord Tips, Tricks and Investments: Kitchens in Buy-to-Let Properties

James Tiller By James Tiller on 10th Jan 2020

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...

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January 2020 - Market Comment

January 2020 - Market Comment

Christopher Shaw By Christopher Shaw on 9th Jan 2020

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...

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Should you meet your tenants before they move in?

Should you meet your tenants before they move in?

Matt Dilkes By Matt Dilkes on 11th Dec 2019

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...

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Portfolio Landlords

Portfolio Landlords

Matt Dilkes By Matt Dilkes on 2nd Dec 2019

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

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November 2019 Market Comment

Mike Boon By Mike Boon on 20th Nov 2019

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...

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The Need for Speed

The Need for Speed

James Tiller By James Tiller on 18th Nov 2019

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...

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