
How to Keep Your Rental Property Safe
By The Edward Ashdale Team on 30th May 2023It’s not just birds, bees and butterflies that come out in force in summer – unfortunately, burglars step up their activity, too.
With many people going away on...

Should You Sell Your Home to a Friend or Family member?
By The Edward Ashdale Team on 30th May 2023If you’re selling a property, you might think that selling to one of your nearest and dearest is the answer. After all, they know what they’re buying, you’ll save on professional fees, and the home you love will be left...

All You Need to Know about Charging Electric Cars
By The Edward Ashdale Team on 22nd May 2023Electric vehicles (EVs) are everywhere. They’ve been steadily growing in popularity and are now a serious consideration for anyone thinking about buying a new car. So, are you ready to go green and drive...

Guide to Garden Maintenance at Rental Properties
By The Edward Ashdale Team on 22nd May 2023Garden maintenance can be a thorny issue between tenants and landlords, so here’s a useful guide to help avoid confusion.
Now that spring is here, there are lots of tasks to be done in the garden, such as watering,...

How to Prevent Mould and Condensation in Your Rental Property
By The Edward Ashdale Team on 15th May 2023Condensation and mould
The two are often bundled together because if you’ve got condensation, there’s a good chance it won’t be long before you’re battling...

How Estate Agents Help Get Property Sales Over the Line
By The Edward Ashdale Team on 15th May 2023Want to guard against the disappointment of having your property deal collapse? Then go with an agent who is skilled at sales progression.
Selling a property is a bit like a football match – it’s a game of two...

Fun Facts for Eurovision Fans
By The Edward Ashdale Team on 12th May 2023To some, it’s a gloriously camp celebration of global diversity. To others, it’s a naff cringe-fest with more cheese than a ploughman’s.
Whatever your views on the Eurovision Song Contest, you’re bound to hear a...

How to Be a Proactive Landlord
By The Edward Ashdale Team on 10th May 2023As a landlord in 2023, it’s fair to say there are a lot of challenges on the horizon. From changes to rental rules, tax upheaval, mortgage mayhem… it’s all going on.
But the first thing to remember is your tenants...

Is Your Property Sale Being Hampered by an Overvaluation?
By The Edward Ashdale Team on 10th May 2023When you’re selling a property, getting a valuation is the first step. You need to know what a home is worth before you can plan your next move, but what if the value you’re given is completely inaccurate?
If your...

How to Stop Vermin Invading Your Home
By The Edward Ashdale Team on 2nd May 2023What’s cute, has a bushy tail and could cause thousands of pounds worth of damage to a rental property? Unfortunately, as sweet as they may seem, squirrels and their nests can be a nightmare for landlords and...