Landlords: How to find the 'Perfect Tenant'
Being a landlord in this area can be highly lucrative, especially with the current demand for high-quality rental properties in Wickford. However, the key to success in the rental market lies in preparing effectively and securing...
Own a first time buyer property? Consider renting it for 12 months.
So, you have a property to sell, and it would be ideal for a first-time buyer? Did you know that many first time buyers are struggling to get mortgage deals right now as lenders become more risk-averse and house prices boom? This,...
Market Update: December 2020
It’s been another full-on month in the world of property for us at Baillie White Lettings! It would seem that people in our area are still very keen on finding a new place to call home. Many people are of course currently still...
Essex in Tier 4: What it means for tenants and landlords in Basildon
As of today, a new area of Essex has replaced Basildon as the Covid capital of England. Yesterday (Saturday, December 19), Basildon, Essex, was announced as the worst-affected area in the week leading to December 14. But today the...
Changing the locks: When should you do it, and do you have a legal obligation?
Whilst as landlords, we are under no legal obligation to change the locks on a rental property during the period between one tenant leaving and a new tenant arriving, there are a few important reasons why you might wish to. A...
Wickford Property: Do you know the Facts and Figures?
Here at Baillie White Lettings & Management, we can guide you to the right places to identify property values and yields in Wickford, and other useful property related information so you can make sure you get all the information...
Why don't I paint my own study? Even though I own a paintbrush!
This week, we decided to get our usual decorator in to give our spare room / home office ("the study" as we rather grandly refer to it) a makeover. It is in need of new skirting boards, something we have not yet done since we...
Winter is Coming: Is your rental property ready?
As the dark evenings draw in, so does the realisation that none of us can escape the colder months to come. Whilst the big freeze can be hard on homes, there are some steps you can take to protect and care for your property this...
Lettings With Pets: is it worth the risk?
In the UK, it's estimated that 12 million, or 44% of all UK households have pets, with around 51 million total pets owned. About one in five UK households – 4.5 million families – live in private rented accommodation, with a...
A Second Lockdown: What it means for Essex Landlords
Whilst many have not been surprised by Boris Johnson's announcement tonight of a second National lockdown, the news has been met with some anxiety by landlords. For those with tenants in extreme arrears (generally 9 - 12 months of...