Lettings

There is no shortage of online energy guides detailing how to reduce energy consumption and lower fuel bills but much of the advice is aimed at homeowners. While installing solar panels, air source heat pumps and cavity wall insulation are good ideas, they aren’t the sort of home improvements tenants are always able to make.

Here is my latest video where I’ve taken a closer look at what is happening with asking prices in Wellingborough up to and including November 2022.

Here is my latest video where I’ve taken a closer look at what is happening with asking prices in Wellingborough up to and including November 2022.

Property prices have recently been subjected to some doom and gloom in the media, so I’ve taken a closer look at what is happening with asking prices in Wellingborough up to and including November 2022. 

Moving house is a challenge, but also an opportunity. You have the challenge of packing up your life and transporting it to a new location. You also have the opportunity to get a better deal on your broadband and other utilities.

Packing and moving may be a slog but saving money on your broadband doesn’t have to be!

After marketing your property for rent and going through the process of viewings, applications and references, you can finally rest easy, knowing that you’ve chosen a great tenant for your home and they are happy and settling in.
You have signed a 12-month contract with them, so you know you won’t have to go through this process again for at least 12 months and can relax a little.

Any letting agent worth their salt will undertake reference checks on potential tenants. Referencing is a vetting process to ensure only the most genuine, trustworthy and financially-sound renters can reserve a property.

Are You A Landlord?

Did you know there are over 300 laws and regulations that apply to the private rented sector?

These are just some of the fines (and prison sentences) YOU could face if your property isn’t up to regulations?

The latest Statistical Briefing from The Dispute Service – which uses data from the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, SafeDeposits Scotland and TDS Northern Ireland – has highlighted the top three reasons for deposit disputes across the UK during 2021-2022.

Rules have changed for landlords over the past few years. Increased legislation, new tax laws and the cost-of-living crisis putting strains on tenants being able to pay their rent (this isn’t a criticism of tenants who find themselves struggling in these times, just a reality of what we are all currently facing).

From the 1st October in England and the 1st December in Wales, there are regulatory changes around smoke detectors and fire alarms that all landlords will need to implement with immediate effect, as there will be no ‘grace’ period and fines can be issued from day one.

Lending experts have noted that landlords are increasingly considering new build homes for their next buy-to-let, as they tick so many boxes when it comes to changing regulations. Here are three reasons why buy-to-let and new build can go hand in hand:-