The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement encapsulates all that is legally binding between you as a landlord and your tenant(s). It’s the most important document that you sign in respect of that relationship. And like many detailed legal documents, there is a high probability that you skim read it, if you read it all, before you signed it.
Every day there are people retiring from work and looking forward to a relaxed future full of travel and days out. Some of them have been landlords with a single, or multiple, private rented properties who are capitalising on the sale of their asset or simply years of accumulated rental income.
When you take the brave plunge to buy an investment property it can be a little overwhelming. If you then seek out a lettings agent to help ease that burden, you want to know that they are truly an expert in their field and up to date with every piece of legislation.
Private residential landlords have been increasingly pounded by regulations and tax changes. Without counting (because frankly we have better things to do and it is hard to keep up), there are over 170 regulations governing management of your rental property. And the average fine for breaching a regulation is over £12k.
When you put your hard-earned money into an investment property and appoint an agent to manage it on your behalf, you deserve the optimum service. A good agent should be proactive when it comes to:
If you are already a landlord, you will know about the endless rules and regulations you have to abide by. If you are not yet a landlord but are thinking about becoming one, this article will help keep you on the right side of the law!
Many property searchers consider the bathroom as a key selling point when buying a property. If the bathroom is a bit naff, it can certainly put a buyer off. So, what will make your bathroom capture the attention of buyers and keep those offers coming in?
After a long cold winter, the early spring flowers are finally shooting up from the ground. But as gardens begin to 'spring' back to life, things can start to look a bit untidy.
Technology can make our lives easier, complete tasks for us, or even just make us smile. It's possible to get gadgets for all manner of things. even the most technophobic of us can figure out how to use Bluetooth. So, what technology is available inside the home that can make your life easier?
When helping our sellers prepare their house for sale, we turn that around to think about what a buyer will be looking for. Here are some of the factors that all buyers are looking for:
When Capital Estate Agents discuss the potential value of your property, we consider several factors:
Taking the decision to put your home on the market is exciting. Adrenaline flows as you discuss how much your property might be worth and where you could move to. Capital Estate Agents are determined to make the journey from initial listing to final property sale as smooth as possible.