Blog: Bromley

In this three-minute read, we compare the different types of buy-to-let mortgages.

When choosing the right buy-to-let mortgage, landlords face a key decision: go with an interest-only deal or opt for a capital...

A three-minute read looking at why some workers are opting for the office.

Once upon a time, in a land before Covid-19, working from home was considered the holy grail for many. Who knew that the vision of an...

This three-minute read looks at ways to ensure you do not go from suffering with lockdown lethargy to suffering from post-pandemic pressure.

Things are starting to open up again. It turns out the light at the end...

In this three-minute read, we look at what can go wrong if you side-step tenant reference checks and wind up with a bad tenant.

New landlords often flirt with the idea of ditching traditional tenant selection...

In this two-minute read, we look at why it pays to get an experienced estate agent to handle viewings.

When it comes to selling a property, many people overlook the important role viewings play in the...

In this three-minute read, we look at the benefits of building strong local connections.

The UK’s biggest annual get-together of neighbours – The Big Lunch – takes place this weekend and it’s a great excuse...

In this three-minute read, we look at ways landlords can prevent losing money in disputes about cleaning.

It’s not just couples who bicker over who did or didn’t scrub the bathroom; landlords and tenants can...

This three-minute read guides Bromley and South East landlords to declaring their rental income in the best way possible.

If you rent out a property and receive a rental income from that,...

A two-minute read to help you quickly determine the return on a buy-to-let property in Bromley and the South East.

If you’re looking for a property to rent out,...

In this two-minute read, we look at ways to promote children’s wellbeing.

The past year has been challenging for kids, so let’s make them feel special on National Children’s Day (NCD) on Sunday 16...

In this two-minute read, we look at why low agent fees don’t equal top selling price.

Unless your name is Elon Musk, selling your home will probably be the biggest transaction you make in your lifetime....

In this three-minute read, we celebrate those working in the noblest of professions – nursing.

As it’s International Nurses Day next week, we thought we’d share this brilliant quote with you: “Save one...

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can avoid getting a bad insurance deal.

If you’re a landlord looking to take out insurance or renew a current policy, there are a few things you should...

In this two-minute read, we share some simple ideas to improve your garden.

When it comes to outside space, size doesn’t matter – it’s what you do with it that counts. According to a recent survey, gardens...

In this two-minute read, we show you how to make your Bromley and South East home a healthier place for the planet.

Yesterday was World Earth Day. People across the globe were encouraged to be more mindful...

In this two-minute read, we look at how landlords can foster a good rapport with tenants.

Every successful landlord needs a rock-solid tenant retention plan or what we like to call “a happy tenant...

A two-minute read.

A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

The billionaire businessman is renowned for his...

In this two-minute read, we show you how to keep calm and in control when letting your Bromley and the South East property.

The idea that investing in rental property is easy passive income is a myth....

In this three-minute read, we look at some simple and affordable projects to help sell your home faster and probably for a higher price, too.

It’s DIY Day on 3 April and if you’re planning to sell your home,...

In this three-minute read, we look at how you can use your garden to make a staycation feel like you really are getting away from it all.

The last year has left many of us more in need of a holiday than ever. While...

In this two-minute read, we look at how letting agents handle the fiddly, time-consuming elements of renting out a property.

In part two of our series on property management, we look at how letting agents save...

In this two-minute read, we look at some of the milestone moments in British scientific history.

It’s British Science Week this week so let’s celebrate the pioneering men and women who have changed the...

Deposit Disputes: How Bromley and South East Landlords Can Avoid the Most Common Cause of Conflict

In this three-minute read, we look at how Bromley and South East landlords can protect themselves from getting...

‘The darkest hour is just before the dawn.’

The quote is attributed to the English theologian Thomas Fuller from 1650.

It could...

In this two-minute read, we look at the home renovations that don’t add value – and can make it harder to sell your property.

If there is a chance you could sell your Bromley or South East home in the...

In this three-minute read, we look at a new report that outlines how Bromley and the South East landlords can build a long and prosperous partnership with their tenant.

What’s the secret to a successful...

In this three-minute read, we look at some of the positive initiatives inspired by Children's Mental Health Awareness Week.

Mental health used to be a taboo subject, but thankfully things are...

A 60-second speed read on the games people are playing in lockdown.  One of the few positives of the lockdowns has been that families living in the same home have spent more quality time together.

This ‘together...

In this two-minute read, we look at the reasons why people struggle to sell their homes and what can be done about it.

Monday was officially the most depressing day of the year, as if we needed...

A 60-second speed read that could save you a lot of money.

Here’s a question for you.

What happens when you have a national lockdown...

In this two-minute read, we look at the increasingly sophisticated scam that fraudsters are using to separate homebuyers from their hard-earned cash.

Even though we’re in lockdown, criminals are still out...

The Prime Minister announced at 8pm this evening people in England will be going back into lockdown tomorrowfollowing a surge in Coronavirus cases.

The tighter restrictions include schools shutting until the February...

In this two-minute speed read we look at 10 things you can do as a landlord to make 2021 a year to remember for all the right reasons.

1 – Review your buy to let mortgages. Great deals are continually coming to...

In this 90 second read, we announce our free giveaway of a sold-out children’s book and the difference it is making to young lives.

Breaking news ……We’ve...

In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords in Bromley and the South East make when renting out their property.

Life is a daily...

In this two-minute read, we trace the origins of some of the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas.

Christmas is a time of mistletoe and mulled wine, twinkly trees, and messages from the monarch....

In this three-minute read, we outline the costs and expenses landlords encounter when letting a property.

To succeed as a landlord, you need to have a realistic idea about the costs you'll encounter when...

In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet.

Should tenants be allowed to keep pets in rental properties? It’s a thorny subject that is back in the...

In this three-minute read, we look at the documentation landlords need to meet their legal obligations – and avoid messy disputes.

First-time landlords often make the rookie mistake of underestimating the amount...

In this two-minute read, we look at ways people in Bromley and the South East can make their mental health a priority during lockdown 2 in these uncertain times.

As we head towards what could be a very different...

In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson means to home sellers and buyers in Bromley and the Sotuh East.

In this two-minute speed read we look at four things that will help you make the most of next month.

The clocks have gone back, and November is just around the...

Tier 2

In this two-minute speed read; we look at what the new tier system means for landlords and people looking to rent in Bromley and The South East of...

In this two-minute read, we look at ways to make your Bromley or South East home a warm, welcoming retreat.

As the nights draw in and the mercury drops, it’s time to take a little inspiration from our Nordic...

In this three-minute read, we outline five ways to streamline the home-selling process.

Selling a home can be stressful, but by following a few easy rules at the start of the process, vendors can save themselves time,...

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can manage tenants who are noisy, aggressive, or destructive.

Let us start with the good news: most tenants pay...

In this three-minute read, we look at the dos and don’ts of photography when it comes to marketing a property.

When selling or letting a property, it’s impossible...

In this 90-second speed read, we look at the things people are stopping and starting in October.

2020 will go down in history as the year when life stopped, albeit...

In this three-minute read, we look at the ten most important things a landlord needs to succeed.

If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord, here’s a helpful checklist explaining what it takes to let a...

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to make your home more energy efficient.

With 40% of UK carbon emissions coming from households, the road to a cleaner,...

In this three-minute read, we look at why landlords MUST take gas safety very seriously.

This Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week.

In this two-minute read, we look at how you can keep your home and family safe as the weather turns colder.

Next Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week...

In this three-minute read, we explain how landlords can navigate their way through choppy economic waters and achieve good returns on their investment.

When officials announced on 12th August that the UK had entered...

In this three-minute read, we look at why setting an unrealistic asking price can delay and even derail the sale of your home.

If you’re planning on putting your property on the market, there’s one key piece of...

How Landlords in Bromley and the South East Can Outsmart Cannabis Gangs

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can prevent their property from being used for...

Seven Ideas to Help Schoolchildren in Bromley and the South-East Returning to School

In this three-minute read, we look at seven things you can do to ease the...

Here’s a short read on DIY…Discover some disasters and why it pays to use professionals.

The Do it Yourself industry in the UK is valued at around £7billion...

Love it - loathe it, be sick to the back teeth of it, Brexit is happening.

We’re all waiting to see what impact the United Kingdon leaving the European Union...

“What a waste of money.”

It’s something we’ve all heard someone say. And if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ve all done it at some point in our lives.

Buying that jumper that never saw the light of...

Here we share some of the jaw-dropping amounts of cash millionaires splash out when celebrating Christmas. And, why they’re probably wasting their money.

Everyone celebrates Christmas in their own way.

It’s a...

How to help your pets cope during fireworks season

So trick or treating is done for another year.

But fresh off the back of the ghostly going-ons of Halloween we plunge straight into fireworks season.

Bonfire...

In this two-minute read, we look at how you can protect yourself from being targeted by burglars with home security advice from a reformed burglar.

The nights are drawing in, and this provides ideal conditions for a...

If you're someone who likes to educate themselves on the economics of our country and more specifically, property, then you'll most certainly be aware of Brexit. In fact, if you haven't heard of Brexit it's...

Situated along the A21 road between London and Hastings, Bromley is but a quick rail service away from central London. It makes the area ideal for commuters, but there’s more to it than that. Bromley also makes the list of...

Once home to such notables as H. G. Wells, Charles Darwin, Pitt the Elder, and David Bowie; Bromley attracts attention from savvy buyers looking for the leafy charms of a suburban village. It is recognized as one of the...