It won’t be long before Awaab’s Law officially crosses over into the private rental sector, and with different rules affecting England, Scotland and Wales, now is the ideal moment for a check-in. Awaab’s Law has been active for social housing in England since 2025, but it will eventually affect all private landlords in the UK […]
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WHY DO BUYER SURPRISES HAPPEN? Good foundations are the bedrock of a solid sale, and selling your home has enough riding on it without adding buyer surprises into the mix. But you don’t have to look far in mainstream or social media for tales of homeowners wondering “why didn’t they say that before?” after their
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You’re not alone if you’re thinking of selling your rental home, but before you rush in and serve notice to your tenant, it’s essential to have a solid landlord exit plan. If your time as a landlord goes back to the early 2000s, you’ll remember instantly high yields, looser legislation, and fewer compliance traps: fond
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Phew! Hasn’t it been hot? With more heatwaves predicted and hotter summers becoming the norm, we all need safe and comfortable ways to keep cool and carry on (beyond sitting in darkness in front of a fan!) However, this can be easier said than done when the temperature makes the idea of leaving the house
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Buy cheap, buy twice. So goes the saying, and for landlords, the choices you make for your rental home fittings can make all the difference between owning a hassle-free property, or one that’s a headache. Fittings that wear out quickly are not only a time-consuming annoyance for you and your tenant; they’re also a false
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Who should you trust with the sale of your home? It’s a big decision with major consequences for your price, move, and cortisol levels! Whether your home has been on the market for a while or is about to go up for sale, knowing how to test estate agents in Kent can reveal the one
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Before you hand over the keys to your new tenant, you need to have a series of rental home certificates in place for the tenancy to begin on a legally compliant footing. There are separate deadlines for the different documents, from the day your property hits the market to the day your tenant moves in.
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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is it time to downsize?”, you probably sense that your current home may not be right forever, but the thought of moving might feel like too much to handle. It’s the same for people up and down the country: cherished memories compete against changing needs, with future dreams put on
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Scuff marks, discoloured walls, tired-looking rooms… When paintwork gets old, it can severely drag down the look, appeal and value of a rental home. Repainting a buy-to-let can help you increase its income potential, but it’s not the same as redecorating at home, and the choices you make should prioritise commercial sense over personal taste.
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You don’t need record-breaking temperatures for viewings on hot days to get uncomfortably warm. In fact, any rooms that face the sun can absorb significant heat. Walking around hot and stuffy rooms can be a stifling experience for summer buyers, so it’s a smart move to prepare your home when the mercury is set to
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