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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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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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Man painting a wall
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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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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Reasons to secure a conveyancer ahead of time
July 25th 2025
When you've found your dream home and are ready to make an offer, having a conveyancer already lined up can give you a significant edge. Find out more about the conveyancing process. 
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Should you upgrade and renovate your home before selling?
July 24th 2025
When you're thinking of selling your home, a common dilemma is whether to upgrade or renovate before putting it on the market? In this article we're looking at which home upgrades tend to add the most value and appeal to buyers, and when it might be better to sell your home as it is. 
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Why summer is an ideal season for selling your home
July 23rd 2025
If you are thinking of selling, summer is a great season to do so. From abundant sunshine and vibrant outdoor spaces that enhance your property's appeal to longer days allowing extra viewing times, this article explores why summer is an ideal season to make the most of buyer interest. 
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gas engineer fixing boiler
June 16th 2025
In this blog we answer all the questions you might have as a landlord about gas safety checks to make sure your letting is completely compliant.
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handy man fixing sink
June 12th 2025
Maintaining your investment property is crucial for a number of reasons. In this blog post, we will explore why having a long-term maintenance plan is vital for landlords. 
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Estate agent carry out a valuation
June 3rd 2025
Learn from our own in-house expert valuer what goes on during an in-person house valuation and how it differs from an online valuation when it comes to getting an accurate sale value for your home.
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