Landlord Christmas Break: Tips to Take Some Time Off and Recharge Over the Holidays
By Phillippa Baillie-White on 2nd Dec 2024To be a landlord is to be an entrepreneur, and to be an entrepreneur is to never really shut off. But we all need a break sometimes, and if you’ve been juggling work, your rental property, and looking after a family, now is the...
Bored with Bare Walls? Bring Blank Spaces to Life with these Expert design Tips
By Rachel OllingtonEveryone has walls, but choosing how to style them can be a tricky task. Too much blank space can feel cold and unfinished, while too much going on can look cluttered and confused. Meanwhile, when it comes to selling, your walls...
Landlord Dream Team: Who do You Need by Your Side for an Easy Landlord Life?
By Phillippa Baillie-WhiteThey say teamwork makes the dream work, and being a landlord is no exception. Having great people working for you gives you the most precious commodity of all - time. Time to spend with your family, on personal passions, or...
Extending Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide to Adding More Space, Value, and Style
By The Vesta TeamWhether you’re extending your home to sell or extending to stay, adding more space can transform how you live and boost your sale price when it’s time to move. Research by Nationwide found that a loft conversion with a double...
Autumn Kerb Appeal: Top Seasonal Tips for Dazzling Photos and First Impressions
By Rachel OllingtonAutumn is the season of magic and mayhem for selling your home. On the one hand, the light is lovely at this time of year, and when the sun hits the leaves on the trees, they take on a golden glow that gives your photos a...
Rules for Renters: Our Landlord Guide to Your Tenant’s Duties of Care
By Phillippa Baillie-WhiteIf you want your tenant to look after your rental property correctly, it's unfortunately not enough to rely on them knowing every letter of the law around their responsibilities. What some might see as basic housekeeping or even...
Full House to Empty Nest: What’s Next for Your Family Home after Your Children Move Out?
By The Vesta TeamAt the last count, 8-10% of the UK were thought to be empty nesters (parents whose children have all left), and the initial change brings up mixed emotions. Everything from grief to relief. Wherever you sit on that spectrum,...
High Price, Low Stress: How to Time Your Sale Perfectly For a Worry-Free Move
By Rachel OllingtonThe phrase “timing is everything” can be applied to every major decision in life, but how is it relevant to your move? Well, from advance preparations to meeting your deadlines to choosing an agent, the magic ingredient is...
Staycation Bliss: Spend a Super Summer at Home With Our Fun-Filled Tips for Grown-Ups
By The Vesta TeamWith so much happening in the UK over the summer, there’s really no need to fly overseas for a change of scenery or a refreshing break. And even if you are heading off for a couple of weeks abroad, that still gives you a couple...
What do Tenants Want? Five Insider Tips to Maximise Your Rental Home’s Appeal and Profit
By Phillippa Baillie-WhiteWhen times are good, it’s easy to think tenants will rent anything at any price. But when the market changes and there's more competition from other rental homes, a property can quickly lose its appeal. Outdated homes also mean...