It’s likely to be one of your biggest choices as a landlord and could make all the difference in attracting tenants, generating good rental income and achieving decent yields.The dilemma is – should you furnish your rental property, or should you leave it unfurnished, allowing your tenants to provide their own furniture and put their own stamp on the home?There are advantages and disad
As a property seller, you will want to achieve the best possible price for your home.Setting the right asking price is crucial when it comes to selling your property, but some potential buyers may want to haggle, so you will want to make sure that you are in a good position to negotiate in order to achieve the right sum for your home.At Bryan & Keegan, we have used our knowledge and experience
If you are selling your home, you will inevitably want to know the current house price situation in the area in which you are looking to sell.This will not only give you a good indication of what your home could eventually sell for, it will also enable you to set an asking price that is fair, realistic and taking into account factors such as local market conditions and buyer demand.But how are pri
Before putting your home on the market, it’s crucial that it’s completely ready for a sale and that you’ve done all you can to maximise its value.Making sure your home is fully prepared and looking its very best will also improve your chances of both achieving your asking price (or above) and pushing through a fast transaction.What, though, do you need to consider before putting
A top-quality rental property is a valuable asset for landlords for a number of reasons.If you have tenants already in place, a home that is improved over time is likely to encourage them to stay for the long-term. If you don’t currently have tenants, or are letting out property for the first time and want to occupy your rental home as quickly as possible, this will be far easier to achieve
As we gradually move through the summer months, the days last longer, the sun casts a warm glow and the outdoors blossom with colourful flowers.And, as the weather changes, it might be worth thinking about how you can change your home’s interior to reflect the warmer months – especially if you’re thinking of selling in the near future.With this in mind, we take a closer look at f
With the UK private rented sector continuing to grow, landlords must work harder to get ahead of the competition. This means that you will need to do everything you possibly can to attract the best prospective tenants.And, while the criteria might change depending on whether you are letting to short or long-term tenants, there are some factors that most tenants will take into account when searchin
One of the major costs you have to consider when becoming a landlord, or expanding your existing portfolio, is stamp duty.But what are the rules for landlords? Here, using our experience of operating in the South East London lettings market, we take a closer look at how the system works.Stamp duty, and then someIn England, anyone buying a property over a certain price must pay stamp duty land tax
One of the biggest property market debates – other than Brexit – is online estate agents versus high street agents.There has been a significant rise in the number of online and hybrid firms in recent years. In fact, a study from TwentyCi revealed that online agents had a 7.2% share of the market in 2018.If you’re a seller considering using an online agency for the perceived lower
Why Hither Green and Lewisham are becoming South London property hotspotsThe property market in London is always thriving due to the capital's status as one of the world's most desirable locations. And Property in South London is also highly sought after by eager purchasers and tenants.Lewisham and Hither Green are two South London locations in particular where the local property market ha
Change your central heating timerNot so much need for the radiators anymore so turn it off! You will be amazed at how much your energy bills will reduce in the summer months.Make room for ice cream!A good time to clean out and defrost your Fridge and Freezer. Not only will this make room for ice cream but will give you a chance to ‘stock take’ We’ve all got those elusive Tupperwa
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