How Landlords Can Beat the Blue Monday Moods
by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf you’re feeling a little flat, low, or down in the dumps next Monday, you won’t be alone. The 17th of January is Blue Monday – according to some psychologists (and clever marketers), it’s the most depressing day on the...
How Homeowners Can Beat the Blue Monday Moods
by The Edward Ashdale TeamNext Monday is, according to social scientists, the most depressing day on the calendar. It even has a name. Such is the doom and gloom attached to it – Blue Monday. It’s the perfect storm of wintry weather, festive spending...
How to Keep Your Houseplants Happy
by The Edward Ashdale TeamHouseplants add colour and freshness to work and living spaces – and deliver a host of health benefits. As this week is Houseplant Week UK, let’s look at the do’s and don’ts of cultivating indoor plants. Reasons to green...
House Price Update
by The Edward Ashdale TeamThe London housing market is off to a slow start in 2022 as asking prices fell 1.2 per cent from December to January, taking the average price tag to £629,286. Although the cost of a home coming to market in the capital rose 4.2...
Investing in Property? Choose What Route Suits You
by The Edward Ashdale TeamWhat’s the difference between a landlord and a property investor? Aren’t they the same thing? Does one rent out properties and the other sell them on? If these questions have got you scratching your head, read on. Long term vs...
Top Tips for Selling an Empty Property
by The Edward Ashdale TeamMost estate agents will tell you that to secure a good property sale, it’s best to market a home fully furnished. But to quote the Rolling Stones, ‘You can’t always get what you want’. Whether it be due to a death in the...
Should You Buy Your Rental Property Using a Limited Company?
by The Edward Ashdale TeamBefore becoming a landlord, you need to consider how you want to buy your rental property. There’s lots of tricky tax stuff to consider and changes to tax relief over the last few years mean that becoming a landlord might not be...
What Will the Homes of 2050 Look Like?
by The Edward Ashdale TeamStar Trek fans, look away now. “It’s a home, Jim, but not as we know it.” The original phrase (we’ve replaced life with a home) didn’t even feature in the popular sci-fi show, apparently, but we’re digressing. If...
How to Make a Spare Room Work Best for You
by The Edward Ashdale TeamNow’s the time to give your spare room some serious thought about how to make the best use of this extra space in your home. Especially after the past 18 months we’ve all experienced, which have changed the way many people use...
Two Top Tax Tips for Landlords
by The Edward Ashdale TeamOur tax system is often criticised for being complicated and unwieldy, but by following two simple rules you can take the stress and hassle out of filing a return. Rule Number 1: Do your homework Raise your hand if you find the...