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Do you know which colours can add the most value to your home and speed up your chances of a sale? It’s all down to colour psychology. Buyers make snap, emotional decisions. Whether it’s from online photos or during a viewing, colour has a huge impact. It shapes feelings of space, light, warmth… Even desire.
Margins matter when you’re a landlord, and keeping an eye on your costs as well as your income is an essential part of any successful business strategy. But what about savings that cost you more later on? Just as buying cheap taps or appliances inevitably means paying for replacements or repairs before too long, cheap
Do you believe that buyers never pay the asking price? Many sellers feel that way, but it’s not really true. Most buyers are simply looking for somewhere to live that they love, and the homes that garner the most interest, sell faster, and even get multiple offers are the ones that are correctly priced. So,
Spring is the time to start falling back in love with your outdoor space. As old favourite plants peep out of the soil, blossom trees bud, and bulbs begin to flower, all our spirits rise along with the sap. Whether you’re improving your forever home or seeking inspiration to add thousands to your sale price,
Finding the sweet spot between saving for a rainy day and actually enjoying your rental income is every landlord’s dream for a peaceful and profitable life. Maintenance and repairs come with the territory of owning a rental home, but a smart approach can really protect your property, maintain a healthy cash flow, and even create
Many landlords start out accidentally, from inheriting a property to moving in with a partner to having no luck selling their previous home. Some are happy to stick with just one rental, but for many others, it’s the start of something bigger as they recognise the opportunities in renting out multiple properties, not least a
A picture might speak a thousand words, but it can also be worth tens of thousands of pounds when it comes to selling your home. We live in a time of short attention spans, and, much like the ruthless culture of dating apps, if your photos don’t catch a buyer’s eye right away, they’ll simply
Inheriting a home is a complex experience, blending the feelings of loss when a loved one dies with the practicalities of managing a newly acquired property. While selling might seem like the straightforward choice, there could be more value in creating a rental investment for a steady income stream and preserving a family asset to
Many homes have that one tricky spot—an awkward nook, an underused room, or a forgotten space that slowly fills with junk. Everyone should enjoy their home exactly as they wish, but, with our selling hat on, we know that the more you make of every corner, the more you’ll add to your sale price. It
Do you really need to carry out mid-tenancy inspections? Well, yes you do, and here’s why. Aside from being an excellent opportunity to nurture the relationship with your tenant, carrying out regular mid-tenancy inspections at least every 6 months means you can: Check that your property isn’t being misused, abused, illegally occupied, home to unauthorised
