letting property Archives

PREMIUM LETTINGS: how to attract high-earning professional tenants

By Mike Jones
landlords
18 March 2022

How to attract professional tenants. It's a lucrative market of high-earning people who'll pay a premium rent for the right home. But what exactly do they want?

3 Things To Know About Landlord Insurance in Basingstoke

By Mike Jones
landlords
17 February 2022

What important things should you should know about landlord insurance? Our blog looks at what it is and the types of insurance available.

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Which is better, renting or owning a home?

By Kate Shore
buying property
13 January 2022

Whether you’re going to rent or planning to buy, your next move in Basingstoke is a personal choice. We look at the pros and cons for both.

2021 RENTAL REVIEW BASINGSTOKE: A thank you to landlords and tenants

By Mike Jones
landlords
4 January 2022

A look at the lessons of the the home rental market and challenges and opportunities faced by landlords and tenants in 2021.

LETTING TRENDS for 2022: a landlord's guide to future demand for buy-to-lets

By Mike Jones
landlords
27 December 2021

By keeping on top of market trends and evolving lifestyles, buying-to-let can be a profitable business. We look at the trends for 2022.

Longer lettings: how to attract and keep great tenants for years

landlords
26 November 2021

Every landlord and tenant wants exactly the same thing: security and stability. Here's how to attract and keep your tenants.

Renting to Families: our 5-step formula for the perfect buy-to-let

By Mike Jones
landlords
12 November 2021

Families look for particular qualities in considering whether a property is suitable for them, so this week is all about ensuring your buy-to-let property ticks all the boxes as a family home.

PRETTY VACANT: How to style your buy-to-let without using furniture

By Mike Jones
landlords
12 August 2021

Empty rooms can look a bit sad, and there are plenty of uninviting photographs out there of vacant buy-to-lets. It's a constant challenge for landlords and letting agents when the demand from tenants is for unfurnished property, but when homes never look their best when they're empty.

Hiring Contractors: A landlord’s guide to finding tradespeople in Basingstoke you can trust

By Mike Jones
landlords
16 July 2021

Being a landlord means having the numbers of a good plumber, electrician and handyman to hand in case of an emergency. But who is reliable?

Rent arrears: finding a balance between compassion and collection

By Mike Jones
landlords
18 June 2021

Although rent arrears have been a hot topic during the pandemic, it’s far from being a new subject. That said, if the discussion has taught us anything in the last year, it’s that anyone can be affected by economic events: no-one is immune, however high their income.

Accidental landlord? What you need to know

By Mike Jones
landlords
21 May 2021

Have you inherited a property, moved in with a partner or relocated but don't want to sell your property? If you want to rent your property out, it could prove a great investment for you, but there are a number of important things to know and consider before you think about moving a tenant in!