Why inventories are important - even if your property is unfurnished!
by James TillerIn our latest video we speak with Craig Bowling from VeriSmart about the benefits of an independent professional inventory and checkout report. The reports are a valuable tool for landlords, letting agents, and tenants, helping to...
February 2023 - Lettings Market Update
by Matt DilkesWatch our video update below with Matt and James where they comment on the busy start to the year which continued into February as tenant demand remained high, though enquiries had reduced slightly. Rents continue to remain...
How to avoid rent arrears becoming a problem....
by James TillerRent arrears are among a landlord’s worst nightmares. A tenant defaulting on rent may put pressure on making mortgage repayments. It also can cause great worry and stress. We are living in some very testing times. It is almost...
January 2023 - Market Update
by Matt DilkesThe start of the year was exceptionally busy in the local lettings market. In January, there was high tenant demand - we had 1300 enquiries from Rightmove alone, and we have noticed rents increase across the board. In our video...
Introducing ARO (Advance Rent Option)
by Matt DilkesAt the end of last year we were delighted to partner with a company called ARO (Advance Rent Option) which enables us to offer a service which gives landlords the opportunity to have 12 months' rent paid to them in advance at the...
2023 - Here we go....
by James TillerWelcome to our first blog of the year! The new year is always a chance to look ahead to what may be in store and what we can expect in the property market in 2023. Since the start of the year we have seen several tenants looking...
Christmas Newsletter 2022
by James TillerIt's been a while since we were last in touch, and as 2022 draws to a close we wanted to check in and update you all that has been happening with the business and the industry over the last few months. It has certainly been a year...
Office Refurb!
by Matt DilkesYou may have heard us talk about this, but in February we began work refurbishing the basement in our office to create a fantastic work space for our staff. We have now moved into our new space which is connected to our shop floor...
New Service Offering - Introducing the Advance Rent Option (ARO)
by Matt DilkesWe are also really pleased to announce a brand new service offering along with a rebrand of some of our current services. Working with our partners we are delighted to be able to offer the Advance Rent Option (ARO) which is...
A few thoughts on EPCs.......
by James TillerOur operations director, James Tiller has been reflecting on some of the EPC regulations that will be affecting landlords from 2025 when the minimum rating for rented properties will be increased to C band - "Despite best efforts...