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Property staging is the art of making your home appeal to a wide variety of buyers. It’s an important part of selling a property or attracting a tenant – the home’s new occupants will want to imagine what it would be like to actually live there. In this blog, we take a closer look at property staging (also called home staging) and share a few of our top tips!

What is an end of tenancy clean? It is just what it sounds like – a thorough clean of a rental property when tenants move out. If you’re a tenant, you can either book an external cleaning company to do it for you, or do it yourself. In this blog, we take a closer look at end of tenancy cleaning, weigh up the advantages of doing it yourself and how to fit the cleaning in around your house move.

If you’re new to renting property, you might be wondering whether it is better to let it furnished or unfurnished. There are pros and cons to both, but the biggest factor is making sure your property appeals to the right market. In this blog, we’ll look at the benefits of letting furnished and unfurnished properties, what furniture you should provide and how to decide what’s best for you as a landlord.

If you’re buying property, you’ll probably have heard about chains and maybe seen some houses advertised as “chain-free properties.” But what does this mean, and why does it matter when you’re choosing your next home?

If you’re planning to sell property in Guildford or anywhere else in Surrey and Hampshire, you’re probably keen to make the most of every aspect of your home. You might have tidied up the front garden to improve kerb appeal, or given the bathroom grout a really good going over with a toothbrush. And if certain areas of your property are dark or lack natural light, it’s important to make the most of them to attract the right buyer. In this blog, we look at the pros and cons of rooms with little or no natural light, and how to make the most of them when it’s time to sell your property.

Owning property is often held up as the peak of financial achievement. But, while there are many good points about owning property, it’s important to bear the advantages of renting property in mind as well. In this blog, we look at the advantages of renting property, both in general terms and in the context of 2023’s high interest rates. What are the advantages of renting property versus owning property?

If you rent property in Guildford or anywhere else in the UK, you might find you have questions about your rights as a tenant, the property and what you’re allowed to do while you live there. In this blog, we look at the four top questions tenants ask and provide the best answers we can. Please remember, rules may vary from tenancy to tenancy – if in doubt, check your tenancy agreement.

When you’re looking to sell property in Guildford or anywhere else in the home counties, you’re probably considering ways you can add value to your property. You may have considered upgrading some of the features of your house to more environmentally friendly alternatives, such as changing to LED light bulbs or installing solar panels. Taking steps to make your home greener is nearly always the right thing to do. It lowers your household’s carbon footprint and usually saves you money in the long run. But it doesn’t necessarily translate into instant value when it’s time to sell. It’s important to remember that most green solutions require a large financial outlay at the beginning. In this blog, we look at the different eco features home owners can install, and what they mean for you when it’s time to sell your house.

Viewing a house or flat is exciting – you could be visiting your forever home for the first time! While viewing potential homes can be fun, it’s important to keep a level head and consider the bad points as well as the good ones. Above all, you should ask your estate agent questions about the property. If you find out something that proves to be a deal breaker, it’s better to know immediately. If you wait until the conveyancing process, you could find yourself having to pull out after you’ve already spent money on the survey. On balance, it’s better not to make an offer at all than to pull out of the purchase. In this blog, we share our eight questions to ask when viewing a property.

Would-be renters following the property press will know that the government has proposed a bill that could make it easier for pet owners to rent property. While we wait to see if the proposed bill will be accepted, pet owners may still face problems when trying to find somewhere animal-friendly to rent. However, by showing landlords what a responsible pet owner you are, and preparing for a conversation, not a fight, you should be able to overcome these difficulties. In this blog, we look at what the new bill could mean for renters, share our tips for renting responsibly with pets and how to persuade your landlord.