Get Ready for Women’s World Cup Fever
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAn incredible summer of sport continues with the Women’s World Cup kicking off 20 July. Australia and New Zealand are hosting the tournament, which promises to build on all the excitement and drama of last year’s Women’s...
Tenants’ Guide to a Safe and Relaxing Summer
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAt last summer is here, so what are your plans? Have you booked an exciting getaway in an exotic location? Or is the aim to kick back and relax on home turf? Whatever you’ve lined up, it’s worth taking note of the common...
The Best Online Accounts for DIY Hacks and Help
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf you’ve got wonky shelves or pictures that you keep meaning to put up but haven’t got around to doing, are your DIY skills holding you back? Can’t tell a drill bit from a screwdriver head? We feel your pain. Knowing how to...
Paint it, Clean it, Fix it: Sure-Fire Ways to Add Value to Your Property
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamBefore selling your home, you might be thinking about ways to add value or unlock potential so buyers can get a feel for what it would be like to live there themselves. But renovations are costly and may not pay off. So, what can...
Keep It Formal – Why You Should Maintain a Professional Relationship with Tenant
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAs a landlord, it’s important to build a good relationship with tenants. You want them to feel comfortable in their new home and to care for it, pay rent on time and generally have a successful tenancy period. But what makes a...
Is Self-Building Really Worth It?
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamSwitched onto a property programme and fallen into the daydream of building your own house? A walk-in wardrobe, a home cinema, a room just for shoes. But what’s the reality of a self-build project? On the one hand, building your...
Top Tips to Get a Tenancy Off to a Good Start
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamGet things right, and you’ll build the foundations of a long and successful tenant-landlord relationship (the kind that all landlords dream of). Get it wrong, and you could be in for a bumpy ride that absorbs much of your time...
Buying a Probate Property: What Buyers Need to Know
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWhat is probate? When a person dies, the assets that they owned in their sole name can’t immediately be sold off or distributed. It’s a case of waiting until the government has granted ‘probate’. Usually, it’s the...
Could Your Garden Threaten Your House Sale?
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamPost pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance and can add significant value to a property. But what happens when your garden oasis threatens the chance of selling your home? Some lush green...
Refill and Recycle: How You Can Reduce Waste
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamRecycling is part of our everyday lives: at home, in the workplace, at school, in cafés and restaurants. We’re all more aware than ever of the importance of recycling, but how about stepping up a gear and really trying to...