What’s Property Staging and Should You Do It?
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamSwitch on any property show and you’ll see a beautifully styled home with no clutter, immaculate worktops, artfully thrown cushions and shelves full of dust-free ornaments – a dream home (even if completely incompatible with a...
Enjoy Your Outside Space with These Top Garden Trends
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWhether you’ve got a huge garden or a modest balcony, making the most of your outside space matters. Especially as the weather warms up and you can spend more time enjoying the fresh air. So, what are the big garden trends of...
How the Cost-of-Living Crisis Is Impacting Rents
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamYou can’t open a newspaper (or app) without seeing something about the UK rental market. Whether it’s the increase in demand for property, changes to rent rules or landlords selling up – rentals are getting a lot of...
Home Selling Guide for Pet Owners
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamDon’t let your beloved family pet stop you from achieving top selling price for your property. Follow these tips to ensure buyers don’t get sniffy about making an offer on your home. Given that 62% of British households have a...
How to Prepare for an End-of-Tenancy Inspection
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf you’re nearing the end of a tenancy agreement, there are a few things you can do to ensure your check-out inspection goes well and (upon moving out) you get your tenancy deposit back in full. Report issues or breakages early...
How to Make Your Move Less Stressful
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIn this quick read, we look at ways to make selling your home a little bit less stressful and more manageable. Start packing early Whether you’ve found a property or you’re still looking, getting ahead of packing is always a...
Low-Cost Ways to Have Fun in the Easter Holidays
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf you’re looking for ways to keep your children entertained this Easter, here are some fun activities. Organise a treasure hunt Take the traditional Easter egg search to the next level by preparing a treasure hunt. Hide clues...
Four Ways to Reduce the Stress of Being a Landlord
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamBeing a landlord is one of those jobs where there’s no middle ground. It’s either low stress with great tenants and affordable mortgage rates, or it’s the total opposite: high stress, broken appliances, tenancy challenges...
Estate Agent Costs: Fixed Fees Vs Commission
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf moving is on your mind, the first thing you need to do is find the right estate agent. But before you can do this, you need to answer a more fundamental question: what type of agent do you want to handle the transaction? You...
Is your home safe?
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamSome days, it’s like your home is a minefield of accidents just waiting to happen. You trip up the stairs with a pile of washing in your arms, you break your favourite mug, and to top it all off, you burn the toast. Not fun....