The End of Summer Rental Rush
The end of the holiday season usually prompts great activity in the rental market and landlords should not only be prepared for this, but also take advantage of it.
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Independence Day
On 4th July each year Americans go to town on celebrating their national pride on Independence Day and well they might, as independence is wonderful thing – whatever your views on Brexit/Trump etc!
Fair wear & tear
The terms “fair wear and tear” appears on most tenancy agreements. But what is fair to a landlord may not necessarily appear fair to a tenant, and vice versa.
Election special comment..
The unexpected hung parliament might appear to have once again cast a shadow over the housing market. Or maybe not!
Should we accept the offer?
When you are planning to move house it can be tempting to accept the first buyer who comes along with an attractive offer. However, buyers come in all shapes and sizes, and it is important to assess your purchaser’s ability to perform before accepting any offer, especially in this market.
Catch 22 – Should I sell or buy first?
Many who receive a good offer for their home turn it down because they have not yet found “the right property” and worry that they will, in effect, become homeless should they sell first (although we have never known this to happen!)
Working in partnership
When the time comes to sell your home it is important to ensure that you entrust your sale to a reputable estate agent, if the stress of selling is to be minimised. However, the most successful sales tend to be those where the seller and agent work hand in hand during the marketing process. Here are some pointers:
Let it shine
As a landlord you’ll want to minimise the time your property is empty between tenancies (what we call the void period) so it is essential that your property is looking its best for showing to new tenants both in terms of condition and cleanliness.
Peace of mind
It is perhaps quite worrying that anyone can start trading as an estate agent, without any qualifications whatsoever. This makes it all the more important that you choose an agency that puts a high value on training.
How serious is my buyer?
As the Internet has become the first port of call for most prospective buyers, estate agents can feel somewhat swamped with buyers. The issue is not a lack of enquiries, but which of those enquiries will turn out to be serious.