
Multiple occupancy vs single lets – what’s the difference?
23rd Jun 2021Letting a property to multiple occupants is an attractive option for many landlords, as it can generate a much higher return and far more monthly rental profit than a single let.
However, it’s not for everyone,...

Market Update: December 2020
30th Dec 2020It’s been another full-on month in the world of property for us at Baillie White Lettings!
It would seem that people in our area are still very keen on finding a new place to call home. Many people are of course...

Essex in Tier 4: What it means for tenants and landlords in Basildon
20th Dec 2020As of today, a new area of Essex has replaced Basildon as the Covid capital of England. Yesterday (Saturday, December 19), Basildon, Essex, was announced as the worst-affected area in the week leading to December 14. But today...

Wickford Property: Do you know the Facts and Figures?
29th Nov 2020Here at Baillie White Lettings & Management, we can guide you to the right places to identify property values and yields in Wickford, and other useful property related information so you can make sure you get all the...

Winter is Coming: Is your rental property ready?
15th Nov 2020As the dark evenings draw in, so does the realisation that none of us can escape the colder months to come. Whilst the big freeze can be hard on homes, there are some steps you can take to protect and care for your property...

A Second Lockdown: What it means for Essex Landlords
31st Oct 2020Whilst many have not been surprised by Boris Johnson's announcement tonight of a second National lockdown, the news has been met with some anxiety by landlords. For those with tenants in extreme arrears (generally 9 - 12 months...

The end of the Furlough Scheme: What next for Essex renters and landlords?
14th Oct 2020The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, better known as the furlough scheme, was introduced by the chancellor Rishi Sunak in March to help employers deal with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Official estimates...

Tenants Queuing Up: demand outstrips supply
30th Sep 2020The number of new prospective tenants is at its highest level ever according to the August 2020 Private Rented Sector report just released by ARLA Propertymark.
The average letting agency branch registered 101 new tenants...

Post Ban Evictions: New Regulations announced
23rd Sep 2020The government has set out confirmation of the new regulations and protocols that landlords will have to follow if they wish to restart or request a possession hearing and evict a tenant.
“This guidance is to help...

Essex Landlord Confidence Review - Q2 2020
9th Sep 2020With so much in the media at the moment relating to the housing market and private rented sector prices, it can be hard to decipher what is really happening in the rental market in Benfleet and the rest of Essex. I have spent...

A Timely Boost: Budget announcement is welcomed by many
9th Jul 2020Let's face it, there has been little for landlords to celebrate coming out of Government announcements in the past few years. With the increases in legislation, tax changes squeezing margins, and plans to scrap Section 21...

'The New Normal': What's next for the rental market?
29th May 2020Well 2020, you've certainly kept things interesting...! As the UK begins to bounce back from the Coronavirus lockdown, analysts begin to speculate on what the future holds for the UK economy. Here at Baillie White, we are going...