Five Ways Landlords can increase their Rental Yields
17th May 2021You’ll probably know this already if you are a landlord, but if you don’t yet, you should get to know it – because rental yield is important! But,...
Accidental landlord? What you need to know
9th May 2021If you’re an accidental landlord and have never let a property before, there’s a lot to know before you get started. Here’s what you need to do next....
Invest more in your Benfleet rental for better returns
25th Apr 2021Refurbishing a rental property can be a big project. And when you’ve already had to invest a fair amount to buy it, the big question is: how much more do...
Perfect presentation attracts perfect tenants
7th Apr 2021To attract the perfect tenant, you’ve got to present your rental property in the right way. That means knowing what they want – then giving them more!...
Funding Your Rental Purchase: Step by Step
22nd Mar 2021Funding your rental purchase: step-by-step Whether you’ve got lots of capital and are a cash buyer or you need to borrow money to finance your rental...
Financing your rental property – how to work out what’s right for you
3rd Mar 2021Financing your rental property the right way can make the difference between a good investment and a great one. Here’s how to work out what’s best for...
Why Buy a Rental Property in Wickford or Basildon?
17th Jan 2021You might be wondering ‘why buy a rental property in Wickford’? After all, we’re in the midst of a global pandemic, and a trip to the shops is...
Landlords: How to find the 'Perfect Tenant'
10th Jan 2021Landlords: How to Find the Perfect Tenant in Wickford Being a landlord in this area can be highly lucrative, especially with the current demand for...
Own a first time buyer property? Consider renting it for 12 months.
3rd Jan 2021So, you have a property to sell, and it would be ideal for a first-time buyer? Did you know that many first time buyers are struggling to get mortgage...
Why don't I paint my own study? Even though I own a paintbrush!
22nd Nov 2020Why don't I paint my own study? Even though I own a paintbrush This week, we decided to get our usual decorator in to give our spare room / home office...
Winter is Coming: Is your rental property ready?
15th Nov 2020Winter is Coming: Is your rental property ready? As the dark evenings draw in, so does the realisation that none of us can escape the colder months to...
Pet Bans in Rented Property: Romford MP's Bill to ban pet 'discrimination'
16th Oct 2020David Amess, MP for Southend West, has tweeted his support for a Bill which aims to end “cruel” discrimination against pet owners by much of...
Race into Essex: Renters happy to pay more for larger homes in smaller towns
16th Sep 2020New research suggests that tenants are joining home buyers in a trend towards leaving big cities and heading for more spacious homes in smaller towns and...
Time vs. Money: Where do you stand?
17th Aug 2020Time vs money, outsourcing jobs you don't enjoy can lead to a happier life. Reduce stress by paying someone to do tasks for you....
Rent Arrears: Don't panic! Take these 5 simple steps
9th Aug 2020Picture the scene; your rental due date rolls around and you check your bank account as usual, but what's this? No rent has hit your account.It's one of...
Energy Efficiency Changes: Are you ready for the new regulations?
30th Jul 2020Since 1st April 2018, all residential properties (apart from a few exemptions) in England and Wales have been required to have a minimum EPC (Energy...
Jargon: Don't You Just Hate It?
24th Jul 2020Don't you just hate it when the internet uses 'jargon'?! What is a "rear aspect", anyway?!I'm going to cover off a few of these property and landlord...
'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...