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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 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.

“Do I have to let my landlord in?” is a common question tenants ask. While all tenants have the right to what is called “quiet enjoyment” of their rental property, there are some situations where it is reasonable to let landlords and tradespeople in. Before you refuse your landlord access or set an awkward precedent of letting them turn up unannounced, read this blog so you know your rights and responsibilities.

The UK government has set a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. As we see the effects of climate change, it’s impossible to ignore this important target. It’s not just a token target – it’s a vital step for the future of our planet. Landlords, like everyone else, have their part to play. In this blog, we take a brief look at the legislation and grant options, and share some ideas for improving energy efficiency in rented property.

There is a lot of discussion in the property sector at the moment about the proposed changes to rental law. One of the key elements that could disappear is the section 21 notice, the only means a landlord has to evict a tenant who hasn’t breached their tenancy agreement. In this blog, we look at section 21 notices, why they could be abolished and what might replace them.

One of the advantages of renting property is that when something goes wrong with the house or its appliances, someone else sorts it out for you. If the property is fully managed, you contact the property management team. In other circumstances, you contact the landlord. However, while Cobbles and our landlords provide a great property management service, it’s not immediate. The office can’t be open 24/7 and even landlords are entitled to go on holiday (!). Fortunately, some minor interventions are permitted under tenants’ responsibilities. They could save you time and headaches. In this blog, we take a quick look at tenants’ responsibilities and share three home hacks that could make a difference.

Inheriting property can be a very mixed bag. As well as the fact that it might well come into your life during a very emotional time, you will also find yourself with some decisions to make. If you are the sole inheritor, you will have to make the decisions on your own. And if there are several beneficiaries of the will, you’ll have to make decisions together, which can be even harder! In this blog, we look at the options for when you inherit property.