The Vesta Sales & Lettings Blog

You're not alone if you think the way homes are advertised needs a jolly good shake-up, and that's exactly what's happening with the new trading standards rules. From buyers and sellers to estate agents and solicitors, everybody...

Hardly any landlords we meet are fully legally compliant when we first speak to them, but it’s never on purpose. In fact, most of them genuinely believe they’ve got everything handled. Unfortunately, this often means that...

Style and comfort are the perfect combination for every home - not just for quality moments, but also for adding value when you want to move. Interior trends have a longer shelf life than the fickle world of fashion, and perhaps...

There's no denying that landlords faced a pretty challenging 2023. In particular, many of those who were highly leveraged decided to simply sell up, but did they act too soon? Their departure has left a large hole of opportunity...

If your home has been on the market for a while, something probably needs to change to get your move underway. The latest government figures show the market performing at about 80% of last year, with transactions in September 2023...

Moving home with your family is a momentous time, especially when it involves changing schools. And although it can be challenging for everyone, it can also be an exciting new chapter. Nonetheless, whether it’s switching from...

The weather has turned, and winter is on the way, bringing with it a chilling collection of potential problems at your rental property. In many ways, rental homes are more at risk when they’re occupied in winter because the...

If you want to move home in spring, winter is the time to get it live on the market, but does anyone actually buy at this time of year? Well, yes, they do. It's true that activity levels are lower, mainly down to people waiting...

If you’re looking for ways to boost your buy-to-let profits, converting your rental home to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO for short) could be the answer. HMOs have exploded in popularity as an option for landlords to...

"Whatever you have in your rooms, think first of the walls" - wise words indeed from pattern and textile god William Morris (and nobody could call his designs neutral). However, if you read any lifestyle articles on selling your