Shock news, are you seated? The ‘Perfect Offer’ isn’t always the highest price offer! Read on. Whilst price is often the driving factor for vendors, there are two other criteria that come into play.
It’s a huge decision when you choose an estate agent to sell your home. You are placing your trust in them to get the best price they can and market all the best features to the right people. Whatever fee you pay, at Capital Estate Agents we believe you have a right to expect your agent to be proactive and operate with your best interests at heart.
When you put your trust in an agency to manage your valuable buy-to-let investment, you need to know that they are reputable, reliable, liquid and operating to professional standards. There are numerous scare stories of fraudulent lettings agents who have disappeared overnight taking landlords’ rent and deposit payments with them.
the private rental sector is recording further increases in rent arrears. If your tenant isn’t paying their rent in full or on time, or at all, you have a legal right to take action but must remain aware of the changing legislation about what you can and cannot do.
Buy-to-let properties can without doubt be excellent investment opportunities, often providing far better returns on your money than any savings account. But you must do your research and understand all the costs involved. Here are some tips from Capital Estate Agents for maximising your ROI and making your life as a landlord plan sailing.
When tenants stay for a long period it permits a landlord breathing space. And don’t we all need a bit of breathing space after the last two years!
Every new landlord who meets the lettings team at Capital Estate Agents is always asked the same question: what their biggest concern is about becoming a landlord. They almost all say non-payment of rent or ‘arrears’. Landlords deserve an agent who will help them ensure the rent is paid in full and on time, every time.
Are you in the early stages of planning to buy a property? Do you not know where to start? Follow these tips to simplify the process, remove the stress, and enjoy your search for a property.
When moving into a new property, it can feel like an Airbnb for the first few weeks. It's nice, and you chose it, so you obviously like the property, but it's just not yours yet. It takes a little time before it really feels like 'home'.
Every home has a front door-the way in and out. It's one of the first things visitors see. As they ring the doorbell or drive past, it's the first glimpse of what may be discovered inside and what secrets will be revealed as the door opens.
It's not until the final stages that everything pulls together when refurbishing a property.
Tenants move out of their current rental due to various reasons. As a landlord, some of these reasons are out of your control, while others can be managed. Here are five of the most common reasons why renters choose to move on, and how you can possibly prevent the loss of a good tenant…