Timing is so important when you’re a landlord, especially when it comes to getting work done on your property without disturbing your tenant. As a landlord, as well as the safety of your property, you also need to consider comfort, which means there are lots of updates you could do to your property over the …
When it comes to buying and selling a property, sellers are also often buyers and vice-versa. So you would be forgiven for thinking the factors each place the most importance on when buying and selling a property, would be the same. Mashroom surveyed over 1,000 UK homeowners on both sides of the fence, to ascertain …
There is one theme that continually crops up in the UK property market—and it is that of sizing. During the homebuying lifecycle, there will come a time where homeowners decide if they should upsize or downsize. Now, we’re not talking about taking some sort of pill that sees those on the property ladder shrinking or …
So you’ve snapped up a bargain and now you need to renovate – but do renovations increase value? If you’ve watched any housing programmes recently, you might have felt the urge to head to your local auction. Or maybe you’ve found a cheap deal via your high street agent. But as with most good deals …
As a landlord, there are a lot of outgoings – not least on the maintenance of your property. Can you save money by taking a DIY approach? As a long-term investment, your property is always going to need updates and further investment: Decorating. The longer you have your property, the more you’ll have to decorate. …
According to the World Health Organisation, 4.2 million deaths occur every year as a result of exposure to ambient air pollution Researchers at Swansea University launched a major study earlier this month to look at how everyday pollution affects the development and health of foetuses and children. Many urban areas in the UK have illegal …
What are the best ways to add value to your property? If you’ve invested in property, you’re going to want to increase its value and it’s rental desirability to maximise your profits. But what are the best ways to improve your property and see a bigger return on your investment in the future? If you’re …
In this weather, it’s important to get heating and hot water issues sorted ASAP! And It is a truth universally acknowledged that hot water and heating always breaks down in the middle of winter. According to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, all repairs should be carried out in a ‘reasonable time’. Frustratingly, there is …
We love hearing about the creative and imaginative ways people are getting on the property ladder. Whether it’s sharing a mortgage with friends, downsizing to a tiny home or taking to the water, younger generations are experimenting with brand new ways to build and invest in property. So it probably won’t come as any surprise …
It can be difficult to keep up with New Year’s resolutions and goals that become even more intense when they include saving money – especially for something big like home renovations! According to This Is Money UK, lockdown homeowners in 2020 spent £400 more than usual on renovations, with an overall average of £2,608 on …
