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Selling a home can take time, but there is a way to streamline the process.The key is to identify your target demographic and then present your property in a way that appeals most to that specific group.Now that could mean making minor tweaks to your home to make a big impact with the right ty....

Properties with access to outdoor space are highly prized by tenants, especially in spring and summer.Whether it’s a generous garden, cosy courtyard or tasteful terrace, tenants value having a space where they can lap up the sunshine or enjoy an al fresco meal.But while gardens can help land....

As it’s National Pet Day on April 11, let’s look at what impact animals can have on the sale of a home.Pets bring joy and happiness to many people's daily lives, but when it comes to selling a home, they can add an extra layer of complication.While many people love animals (60% of Brits ha....

Landlords looking to maximise returns on their rental, may find inspiration in an unlikely place: the boardrooms of Japan’s top companies. The bosses at Sony, Samsung, Honda and Toyota are all guided by a tried-and-tested philosophy that could be very profitable for your rental business as ....

Did you know that a quarter of property deals never make it to completion?Yep, that’s right. One in four sales (24.3%* to be precise) fails to get over the finish line.Now, we’re not telling you this to put you off buying or selling a home (we are estate agents after all).Instead, we’re....

Fixed-term tenancies will soon be a thing of the past, but if you have a rental, there’s no need to panic. The change, coming into force in May as part of the Renters’ Rights Act, will see all tenancies move to a rolling periodic system. While this will require buy-to-let owners to adj....

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s worth remembering that buying a home is rarely a purely logical decision.Buyers don’t just like a property. They fall for it. Deep emotions are usually involved.And just like any relationship, that feeling can fade faster than expected. Not b....

Most nightmare tenancies don’t start badly.They start quietly.Everything looks fine. Good tenant. Correct paperwork. No obvious issues.Then small warning signs appear… and get ignored.Spoiler : that’s usually where things go wrong.Tenancy problems rarely explode overnight. They build fro....

Winter is often written off as a quiet time to sell a property, but that assumption rarely holds up when you look a little closer. For homeowners with the right approach, the colder, darker months can offer genuine opportunities, especially heading into a new year when many buyers are activel....