Gaining Extra Pounds: Fine Tune the Most Valuable and Saleable Parts of Your Home
By Rachel OllingtonNot every part of your home is created equal, and some have a quantifiably higher value than others. At the same time, there are those unique and saleable qualities that are less easy to put a figure on, but nonetheless play a...
Buy-to-Let Tax Update: Your No-Nonsense Guide to the Current Rates and Allowances
By Phillippa Baillie-WhiteThere have been lots of changes to the way landlords are taxed over the last few years, creating plenty of confusion and leaving some questioning whether buy-to-let is a worthwhile investment. The answer is very much a personal...
Unhappy With Your Agent? The Biggest Tell-Tale Signs that it’s Time for a Change
By Rachel OllingtonIt seemed so exciting when your home first went on the market. You were full of anticipation around people coming to view, and your agent sounded convincing when they said they had buyers waiting. But that was months ago, and your...
Next-Gen Landlords: Discover the Tactics that Make Buy-To-Let Still Worth it in 2023 and Beyond
By Phillippa Baillie-White“Is buy-to-let still worth it?” Hardly a day goes by when someone doesn’t ask us that question. For a lot of people, the answer is no. Changing lettings law and tax rules have caused many landlords to drop out and sell up,...
Big Buyer Turn-Offs: Five Major Viewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
By Rachel OllingtonYou've picked your estate agent, you're chuffed with your photos and description, and your home is priced to precision. Now all that's left is your viewings - what can go wrong? Well, quite a lot! There are plenty of pitfalls to...
Choosing a Letting Agent: Five Signs of Excellence to Pick the Best One for You
By Phillippa Baillie-WhiteHaving a letting agent who fills you with confidence is an essential part of being a landlord, whether you're an old hand or just starting out. But how do you choose who to work with when you've got no idea what an agent is really...
Rental Recovery: What Can You Do when Your Tenant Pays the Rent Late or Leaves with Arrears?
By Phillippa Baillie-WhiteArrears - a dreaded word among landlords and, for anyone with even a mildly British temperament, an often uncomfortable situation to discuss and resolve. We’re fortunate enough to have very few tenants behind with their rent,...
You and Your Estate Agent: Five Ways to Work Together as a Top-Notch Team
By Rachel OllingtonPower couples, dynamic duos, dream teams… every goal is easier to reach when you've got someone on your side. Selling your home is no different, and by working closely with your estate agent, you're far more likely to sell...
Find the Gap: How to Create the Buy-to-Let Niche that’s Perfect for You
By Phillippa Baillie-WhiteBuy-to-let is undergoing a massive transformation right now. Poor-quality homes are getting squeezed out by tightening legislation, and short-term profiteering has fallen away through changing tax laws. As a result, many landlords...
Stress-Free Downsizing: Swap a Home That’s Too Big for Happiness, Financial Freedom and Your Ideal Lifestyle
By Rachel OllingtonOf all the reasons for moving home, downsizing can be the most overwhelming. It doesn’t matter if your home has become unmanageable or even if you know that moving to a smaller space will improve your life: just thinking about...