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Buying a property with sitting tenants has many advantages, but it’s not entirely straightforward. And if you want to sell a property with sitting tenants, there are certain matters you should consider before you put it on the market. In this blog, we look at some of the points landlords should consider before selling or buying property with tenants in situ.

Rent collection is central to any landlord’s financial plan, but it’s potentially the most serious thing that can go wrong in the lettings process. This means it’s very important that rent collection is properly managed, problems are nipped in the bud, and landlords receive regular income from their properties. In this blog, we look at our rent collection service and the benefits it offers to landlords.

If you’re looking for a new agent to let your property, it’s a good time to re-evaluate what kind of lettings service you really need. And if you’re brand new to letting property, you might not even know where to start. Fortunately, help is at hand. In this blog, we look at the differences between the different kinds of letting services: let only, rent collection and fully managed. We hope this will help you find the best option for your needs.

As Guildford goes into Tier 4 and many shops and services close yet again, it’s easy to see why so many people are turning to the internet for shopping, banking and entertainment. What about selling houses? Online-only estate agencies are attracting clients in these troubled times, but we believe you’ll always have a better experience with a local estate agent like Cobbles. Here’s why:

Having the correct documentation in place protects landlords and tenants alike, as well as ensuring that the renting process goes smoothly and the tenancy starts when you need it to. Both landlords and tenants must organise their paperwork before the tenancy agreement is signed – we’ve put together a quick guide to help you.

Whether your rental property in Guildford is a stop-gap or part of your life plan, it’s your home for as long as you live there. You may well be starting with white tiles and magnolia walls, but there are a number of personal touches you can add to make it feel more homely.

We are delighted that the property market is remaining open during England’s second lockdown and that we can continue to operate from our Guildford office. This is great news for our clients too – everyone involved in selling and letting property can continue so long as they observe social distancing.

As of 1stApril 2019 a new regulation will come into force, the ‘Client Money Protection’ Schemes for Property Agents (Requirement to Belong to a Scheme etc) Regulations 2018.

The Surrey Advertiser published the latest figures released by Surrey Police this week to update us on the level of crime in Guildford and to highlight the safest places to live.

Two Letting Agents have just been fined by the Magistrates Court after having been found responsible for ‘managing’ properties which were deemed to have needed HMO licences