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Some of the most eye catching home additions are permanent, expensive or both. While there is no doubt that replacing an old kitchen or installing a new bathroom will transform a property, it’s not a practical path to follow for tenants or for soon-to-be sellers.

Gazumping is a property term that resurfaces when the right conditions prevail. It’s most commonly associated with the sales market, when a mass of purchasers chase a small pool of available properties. What is rarely discussed, however, is gazumping in the rental sector but it does happen.

Gazumping is when a tenant makes a last-minute offer on a rental property. Their offer will be higher than the one accepted by the landlord and it will come very late in the marketing process – perhaps after the referencing process has started or just before the tenancy agreement is signed. 

Whether expected or not, finding yourself the owner of a property after someone’s death is a sensitive subject. Here we answer the most frequently asked questions by someone who has inherited a home.

Whether your Great Aunt Rose has left you a house in her will or your family home is no longer needed, you may inherit a property at some point in your lifetime. Knowing what to do with it will depend on your own circumstances and if anyone else is involved. Here’s our guide if you find yourself with an unexpected property.

You may be excited to receive an offer on your property – and perhaps even feel pressured to accept it – but in a good market such as we’re experiencing now, there should be multiple offers. With the support of our skilled negotiators, you can agree the very best offer for your personal circumstances.

While it’s universally accepted that, in many circumstances, the price we pay is the price we see – in supermarkets and restaurants for example – there are a couple of instances where a little haggling is to be expected. Buying a property is one of them.

While a good accountant is vital when it comes to filing returns and reducing bills, understanding the relationship between tax, VAT and property before you invest and during a tenancy is key to healthy yields and profits.

Paying tax on income is part and parcel of operating in the private rental sector and 2022 is a good year to revisit the tax and VAT watchpoints that landlords – especially those interested in developing property to rent out – need to be mindful of. 

More commonly known as a ‘fittings and fixtures’ or ‘fittings and contents’ form, a TA10 is completed by the seller so they can clearly identify what’s included in the sale and what is going to be removed. 

Almost every estate agent can tell a story about buyers moving into a property that isn’t handed over how they assumed. If you are moving and don’t want any unexpected surprises, here are 7 things you should know about the TA10 form.