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We love seeing our buyers and tenants move into their new homes and we hope they’ll all be very happy! But something we can’t control is neighbours. Most people are lovely and understand that what they do affects other people’s lives. Unfortunately, a small minority of inconsiderate people make bad neighbours. If you’re unlucky enough to live next door to one, you might need to know how to solve a neighbour dispute. In this blog, we look at how to deal with a situation yourself, and which outside agencies to bring in and when.

The last two years have seen an increase in the number of first-time buyers taking out long-term mortgages. Some of these are as long as thirty-five years, which will take the homeowners well into retirement. However, we can see how these longer-term mortgages can help people get onto the property ladder, and boost the property marketing generally. In this blog, we look at the pros and cons of mortgages that you might still be paying off into retirement, and what this means for the property market.

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.

Getting a house ready to rent can be the last thing on a landlord’s mind. Firstly, there are all the pressures of buying the property or going through paperwork if you’ve inherited it. Secondly, letting property is a business – chances are that you’re quite focused on property management and gaining an income. However, getting a house or flat ready to rent is a vital part of the process. Unlike selling a house, where the new owners can paint over your design choices, potential tenants will have to live with whatever they see at the viewing. The property needs to be safe, above all, and it also needs to attract the right tenants and be easy for them to look after. In this blog, we’ll look at the most important things to consider when you’re getting a house ready to rent.

“Do I need landlord insurance” is a common question among landlords. But did you know that landlord insurance is not mandatory in the UK? Even though it isn’t mandatory, it’s a good idea to take out landlord insurance – it’s the best way to protect yourself, your tenant and your investment. In this blog, we look at why landlord insurance matters and what your landlord insurance policy might cover.

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!

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.

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.

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.