Merry & Bright – The Magic of Christmas Lights
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWhat do Oxford Street in London’s West End, Salerno in Italy and Dyker Heights in Brooklyn have in common? If you’ve answered this question correctly, you’re clearly a fan of festive cheer. These locations are renowned for...
‘Tis the Season to Be Woolly: Celebrate Christmas Jumper Day
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamA family gathering. Giving and receiving gifts. Sentimental seasonal adverts. All the above can split opinions at Christmas. Some of us love them, some of us hate them. And if we’re being honest, the subject of this blog –...
Get Your Rental Property Ready for Winter by Following These Simple Steps
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamForecasters predict this winter will be cold and dry – making it likely we’ll get lots of snow. While this is excellent news if you’re a skier, if you’re a landlord, it means there’s no room for complacency when it comes...
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Hold Off Listing Your Property until Spring
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf you’ve decided to put your home on the market in 2024, then there’s one burning question you need to ask yourself. When should I list my property? You may have heard that spring is the best time to list, as traditionally,...
A Home Seller’s Guide to Energy Performance Certificates
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf you’re selling your home, then you’ll need a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the property. So, here’s a guide explaining what an EPC is and how you can get one. What is it? Think of an EPC as a report card...
Ready for Anything: The Landlord’s Emergency Checklist
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAs any experienced letting agent or landlord can advise you, ‘expect the unexpected’ when it comes to rental properties. And that’s why it pays to follow the Scouts’ motto and “be prepared”. Being prepared for any...
The Untold Stories of Landlords: Compassion behind the Contracts
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIn today’s climate, it’s easy to paint landlords with the same brush – viewing them solely as money-grabbing opportunists. As a letting agency that’s part of a network of like-minded agents, we get to see the rental...
Five Conveyancing Tips to Speed Up Your Property Sale
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamDeciding to sell your home is a big decision that comes with a long list of jobs and responsibilities. Along with decluttering and last-minute DIY, you need to find a good agent (we can help you with that) and speak to a broker if...
Anti-Bullying Week: How You Can Make a Difference
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIt can happen face to face or online, at work, school or in the community. But whatever form it takes and wherever it occurs, there’s no excuse for bullying. As this week is Anti-Bullying Week, let’s look at how widespread...
The Free Service That Could Stop Fraudsters Targeting Your Property
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamThe expression ‘safe as houses’ has been used for almost two centuries to describe something that is rock-solid and risk-free. But thanks to the elaborate efforts of a small but growing number of fraudsters, not even property...