When selling a home, your main aim is to maximise value wherever you can. But you’ll also need to be aware of certain features that could wipe thousands from the value of your home. According to new research from Direct Line Home Insurance, having a family bathroom downstairs could wipe more than £13,500 off the …
What is an EPC? What is an EPC or energy performance certificate? In short an EPC is an asset rating that tells you how energy efficient your property currently is and what sort of impact it has on the environment as a result. What type of EPC do I need? Energy Ratings The energy performance …
Selling your house is always a huge decision to make. However, if you’re ready to take the plunge, then it’ll probably come as no surprise that there are a lot of extra things you’ll need to take into account. A home evaluation is an essential part of the property selling process, telling you how much …
Despite the Covid-19 crisis, landlords still have certain responsibilities that need maintaining. Keeping your rental property in good working order should be at the top of your list of priorities. Here are some of the ways you can maintain your property during the pandemic. Roof and guttering A good place to start with maintaining your …
As a landlord, it’s vital that you understand your responsibilities when it comes to maintenance and repair of your rental property. Ensuring your tenants have a good standard of living is really important, and knowing what you need to do to make this happen is also necessary. Make sure you’re up to date on what …
For both tenants and landlords, finding the right tradesperson can be a long and arduous struggle, throughout which you could be charged extortionate repair costs and even thousands of pounds in additional, hidden charges. Whilst most tradespeople are in fact honest, hard-working and qualified to carry out given repairs, there are a small minority who …
So it’s time to move out. A new place means new layouts, furnishings, and decor; how exciting! Before you can enjoy moving to your new home, first, you must tackle the task of cleaning absolutely everything in your soon-to-be old home. But where do you start? Should I hire a professional cleaning service? This will …
Renting should never feel as if you’re living in someone else’s house. On the contrary, if you’re finding it difficult to feel at home in your rented house, we’ve put together this guide to give you some ideas that will not annoy your landlord nor jeopardise your deposit. What is sure is that you really …
When renting, there is often that one room you may find difficult to decorate according to your taste: the bathroom. Indeed, it can be challenging to make it yours without being able to change everything about it. However, there are a few things that you can do, even when renting! In this guide, we want …
Unfortunately, condensation and damp build-up is something that landlords can face from time to time. Tackling the problem can be a challenge if you don’t know what to do. Plus, you need to give constructive advice to a tenant while trying to evaluate. The majority of landlords put all their efforts into creating a homely …
