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Monitor your heating - Many homes remain unoccupied and unheated throughout the day, allowing the fabric of the home to cool down. The moisture producing activities are then concentrated into a relatively short period. This sudden increase in warm ... read more »

The 5.19% average buy-to-let mortgage rate reported for Q2 2024 marks a notable increase, putting additional pressure on property investors to adapt to a shifting financial landscape. This rate, a sharp increase from the previous few years, reflects ... read more »

Renting out your property can be a rewarding venture, providing a steady income stream while giving you the satisfaction of knowing your space is in use. However, before welcoming tenants, it’s crucial to prepare your property for letting. Prop... read more »

As the UK continues to strive for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, energy efficiency has become a central focus. One critical tool in this push for sustainability is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which plays a significant role in the ho... read more »

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 parti... read more »

What impact do constant scrolling and swiping have on your ability to focus, reflect, and connect? A two-minute read.   If you can’t read two pages of a book without getting twitchy or struggle to go for an hour without checking social m... read more »

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.   Picture this: you’re frantically busy at work, scrambling to meet an urgent deadline when ... read more »

When they run smoothly, joint tenancies can be a good source of income for landlords. This three-minute read explains how to get the best out of them.   Joint tenancies are a great way for friends or couples to live together and share the rent... read more »

This two-minute read details a five-point plan to help landlords manage their maintenance responsibilities.    There’s no quick fix when it comes to maintenance and repairs; to avoid stressful and costly tenant disputes, landlords n... read more »

Don’t make the rookie mistake of cutting corners with reference checks – it’s a sure-fire way to wind up with a nightmare tenant. A three-minute read.   When it comes to tenant selection, there’s a saying that all landl... read more »