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Landlords – How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Letting Agent
As trusted local letting agents, we work with a lot of landlords. Finding tenants, managing properties, organising inspections – we take care of each step. However, more and more landlords are choosing to work alone, but is it as easy as they think? Here’s why we think working with an…
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How to Spot a Great Estate Agent
This two-minute read explains how to identify a great estate agent – one who’ll land you the best deal for your home. What separates a mediocre estate agent from an exceptional one? It’s not what they say; it’s what they do. While some agents talk a big game, in reality…
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Why Renting Your Property to Family Could Be Problematic
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 parties need to know what is expected of them.…
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Five Things You Should Know If Your Focus is Dwindling
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 media, then you’re not alone. A recent study by…
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Want to Achieve Top Asking Price for Your SE18/SE28 Home? Join a Winning Team
Selling a home is not a solo project – well, not if you hope to achieve top selling price. A three-minute read. If there’s one piece of property advice worth remembering, it’s this: be wary of anyone who tells you that selling a home is so easy that you should…
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Why Landlords Should Respond Promptly to Tenants (And Not Mess Them About)
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 your phone pings. It’s your tenant raising what seems like…
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How to Be a Stress-Free First-Time Buyer in SE18/SE28
Taking that first step on the property ladder is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. No matter how old you are, buying your first property will make you feel like a proper grown-up. Before you even find the right property, there’s lots to learn, so in this quick read, we’ve pulled together…
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Top Tips for Managing Joint Tenancies
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 rental burden. (Think about best buddies and…
