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THE IMPACT OF THE TENANT FEE BAN
THE IMPACT OF THE TENANT FEE BAN We learnt a few things from the tenant fee ban announcement but there is still a lot of ambiguity that will not become clear until after the end of March. So the date has been set as the 1st of June. This means that all contracts SIGNED AFTER […]
HOMES FIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION – ACT 2018
The Home (fit for human habitation) Act 2018 On 20 March 2019 a new law came into force to make sure that rented houses and flats are ‘fit for human habitation’, which means that they are safe, healthy and free from things that could cause serious harm. Most landlords make sure that the houses and […]
ARE YOU AT RISK BECAUSE OF YOUR AGENT?
Too many times recently properties have been seen being advertised illegally with landlords being put at huge risk of large fines. This begs the question; Is the agent aware of the risk they are exposing their landlord to or are they in the game for quick buck? The illegal properties are not just from the […]
HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND
Have you ever wanted to do something, but your mind puts imaginary barriers in your way? Have you ever got to the end of the day and felt completely wiped out, that horrible feeling of fatigue? I have but not recently and let me tell you why. At the end of January, I was introduced […]
TOP 10 TIPS FOR BUY TO LET INVESTORS
RESEARCH THE BUY-TO-LET MARKET What are your risks and benefits? Spend time investing what you don’t know, surround yourself in people that can help – mortgage brokers, solicitors, agents, surveyors, networking. Create your own power team that can provide advice. SPEND TIME RESEARCHING THE BEST AREAS TO INVEST What is your “out strategy” if all doesn’t […]
How To Stage Your Home For Viewings
‘Home staging’ is the hot new buzzword in the property world right now. The idea is to make each room in your house look like a show home, making it easy for potential buyers to imagine themselves living an idyllic existence there. What exactly is home staging, and what’s the point? According to Wikipedia, “Home staging […]
AN EASY GUIDE TO BUYING A HOME
I want to buy a new home, but where to start? Sometimes, when you’re looking to move, it’s hard to know where to start. Do you sell yours first or buy then sell? When do you look for a mortgage? Which solicitors do I use? How long will this all take? So many more questions, […]
The Conveyancing Process Explained…
The Conveyancing Process The conveyancing process is not a strictly regimented one. Different solicitors will have their own way and order of approaching things, as well as an entirely different pace of work. It usually takes around two months from the day you agree the sale to the exchange of contracts, though there are no […]
When is the best time to sell your property?
When is the right time? Generally, the market tends to be stronger in the spring and then picks up again in the late summer and early autumn. Your property will obviously sell quicker when the market is strong, and demand is high. Therefore, keep an eye on the property market and time your sale well. […]
What sort of survey should I have?
Why you should get a professional property survey Only a small percentage of people get a professional property survey before buying a new home. They can be costly and hold up the process. But having a survey can also mean avoiding a lot of expense and stress – if you are smart about it. […]
How’s the Market? Portsmouth, June Edition
Welcome to the June edition of ‘How’s the Market?’, the monthly blog focused on the Portsmouth property market and the key elements affecting you and your home, whether you’re a tenant, home-owner, multi-landlord or developer. Some great feedback from everyone regarding the May write-up, with many people wanting to say thank you to Kiera for […]
ADDING VALUE TO YOUR HOME
Top tips to add value to your home By Simon Coghlan-Forbes Over my years as an estate agent in the property industry, many sellers have asked me what they can do to improve their home, so that they can achieve the best price for their property, especially when they are looking to make the move […]