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Depersonalise your home for a successful autumn listing
October 2nd 2025
Learn how to depersonalise your home to attract buyers this autumn with our practical tips on creating a neutral, inviting space while incorporating seasonal decor.
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Increase your kerb appeal this autumn
October 2nd 2025
We have listed a few simple tasks and tricks that make a big difference in making your home and garden look appealing to prospective buyers for autumn viewings.
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A guide to selling your home before Christmas
October 1st 2025
In this article, we will lay out the average timeframes of house moves in the UK, and what to expect during the process.
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September 17th 2025
Richard Trafford, Lettings Director
Join us on Thursday 16th October 2025, from 6:00–7:00 pm, for a webinar exploring the Renters' Rights Bill and its impact on landlords, featuring lettings experts from Thomas Morris, Frost's, Intercounty, and JNP estate agents, plus a Q&A session.
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What can landlords do when tenants have bad neighbours?
September 17th 2025
From noise complaints to boundary disputes, difficult neighbours can impact tenant satisfaction and retention. In this post, we explore how landlords can respond constructively, support their tenants, and safeguard their investment when neighbour issues arise.
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Tenant requests for new flooring: A practical guide for landlords
September 16th 2025
Tenant requests for new flooring can show they care about the property, but landlords need to consider cost, responsibility and long-term value. This guide offers practical advice for handling these requests fairly.
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Why are routine property visits important?
September 16th 2025
Routine property visits help landlords protect their investment, ensure legal compliance, and catch maintenance issues early.  In this blog, we explain what happens during an inspection, why these visits matter, and how estate agents manage them as part of a fully managed service.
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September 12th 2025
For landlords with investment properties, one of the most important measures of success is having a high rental yield. In this blog post, we will talk you through what rental yield is and how to maximise it.
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Selling before the new year? Here's why you need to act now
September 5th 2025
Selling a home often takes longer than people expect, and with the end of the year fast approaching, every week counts. In this blog we look at why timing is everything - from preparing your property to navigating the legal process, starting early can make all the difference.
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Areas with good schools for families
September 3rd 2025
Each of the areas we represent offer a high amount of well-reputed schools, making them extremely popular for families seeking quality education and a great lifestyle.
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School catchment areas and what buyers need to know
September 3rd 2025
At Thomas Morris, we think that September is one of the best times of year to sell your home! Here are our top reasons why you should sell during this season.
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School catchment areas and what buyers need to know
September 2nd 2025
In the following article, we will look at how school catchment areas work, how to work out what catchment area a property is in and how you can apply all of this knowledge when looking for your next home.
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