What Does the Rental Reform White Paper Mean for Landlords?A 3-minute read. And as if from nowhere, the white paper on the reform of the PRS lands. Not due until later in the year, the cynics amongst us might think the government might be trying to divert attention from other matters. All the same, the clarity the release of the white paper brings is welcome, but we are still some way from any actual...
Save time and stress by investing in these four gadgets for your home. A three-minute read.? The world’s richest entrepreneurs may be obsessed with building fancy spaceships, but we’re more interested in tech that makes everyday life easier. Thankfully, there is an array of useful new household gadgets on the market. Here are four of the best. Robo-mop With iRobot’s Braava Jet M6, you’ll never...
What do downsizers, a growing force in the housing market, want? Check out this two-minute read to find out. Downsizers are emerging as increasingly influential players in the property market, with a growing number of over-55s selling up and buying less expensive properties. Last year, 181,000 people downsized* – the highest number in five years (source: Hamptons, 2021). Why downsizers are...
As a busy landlord juggling a portfolio of multiple properties, you might be thinking about ways to reduce your workload or secure a regular income. Have you been enticed by promises of guaranteed rent? Guaranteed rental or rent-to-rent (R2R) schemes are growing in popularity, but what do they actually mean? In a nutshell, it’s where you rent your property to a rent guarantee specialist who promises to...
Make child safety a priority in your home by following these useful tips. A two-minute read. Children are bundles of energy, who love to run, jump, touch and taste. Unfortunately, sometimes this curiosity can lead to accidents at home. Each year, about 450,000 children aged under five attend A&E due to an accident at home*. With Child Safety Week this week (6 June), the Child Accident Prevention...
This three-minute read looks at why landlords should change letting agents and how it can benefit them.? There are many contracts for services that we naturally review on an annual basis, looking for better value or greater engagement. We don’t think twice about switching to a better insurance provider or broadband company. We often check that our pensions and investments are working for us. We’ll...
Come on, admit it. We all love taking a sneaky peek at someone’s home. It’s always interesting to see how other people live, that’s why property programmes are so popular. There’s nothing more fascinating than seeing those quirkier homes. You know the ones – treehouses, train carriages, converted buses. The crazier the better. In this quick read, we’ve found some of the most interesting homes...
Discover how to make your kitchen look fresh and modern without spending a fortune in this two-minute read. Smartening up your kitchen is an excellent way to wow buyers and add value. If you can’t afford a full-scale high-end refurbishment, try these cost-saving DIY tips. ? Before you start When we’re emotionally attached to a property, we often gloss over its flaws. But it’s important to think...
If you’re new to mortgages, you’ll be forgiven for feeling a little bit overwhelmed. There’s a lot to sort out before applying for one and there are so many different types – it’s hard to know what to go for. Whether you choose a high street lender or a more specialist one, it’s always worth talking to a mortgage broker to understand what you can afford to borrow and how much you’ll be...