The Vesta Sales & Lettings Blog

Let’s picture the scenario. You’re looking at properties to rent, and you’ve seen some nice potential properties in Benfleet. They are near your work, near open spaces. There’s parking too. All looks perfect and just what...

As a landlord, you might own your property outright or you may have a buy to let mortgage. If you do currently have borrowing, that could be because you didn’t have enough capital available to buy without a mortgage, or perhaps...

Whether you want to invest in property or save for retirement, there are plenty of pros and cons for each. If you’re unsure what’s best for you, this guide should help to give you a few handy tips to fit your circumstances....

We spend a lot of time as landlords thinking about how well our investment is performing, and how to get the best tenants to occupy our property. But do we spend enough time once we have a good tenant, thinking about how to keep...

When you first begin renting a property, your new landlord is highly likely to ask for a deposit before letting you move in. Typically, this is one month’s rent payable upfront, although it can be more in some cases. Your...

If you’re currently deciding whether to let your rental property unfurnished or furnished, you might be weighing up the pros and cons of each. But have you thought of everything? Here’s our handy round up of some of the main...

Whenever landlords have a rental property to prepare for the market, one decision they have to make is whether to let it furnished or unfurnished. If you’re in that position right now, two questions you might be asking are:...

Rental income is an important part of being a successful landlord. Whether you need it to cover mortgage payments and expenses, or you’re taking rental profits as valuable extra income, you might want to check whether you’re...

For many landlords, rental income provides a valuable boost to their other earnings or pension. For some, it may even be their only income, while others might mainly use it to cover the cost of the mortgage and other expenses, as...

Many homeowners and tenants do not have the time, money, or desire for the upkeep required to maintain a vibrant natural lawn. Without real grass, it can be a struggle to know how to fill your garden, especially for those looking...