How Landlords Can Beat the Blue Monday Moods
2 minute read posted 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...
Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Energy Bills
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamHouseholders were hit with budget-busting energy price hikes in 2021 – a trend that looks set to continue well into the new year. Here are some ways to claw back some cash on your heating bills and help the environment at the...
Moving On after Splitting Up: Tips for Sellers after Divorce
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamA survey of 2,000 Brits found that there’s only one thing more stressful than getting divorced – and that’s moving home.* Spare a thought then for people who sell their home when their long-term relationship ends. They find...
Four New Year’s Resolutions Landlords Will Love
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamFour New Year’s Resolutions Landlords Will Love It’s 2022. A new year, new hopes, and a new focus on getting rid of old ways of doing things that are holding us back. And Landlords are not immune to wanting a fresh start....
Selling a Buy-to-Let Property
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf you’re a landlord looking to downsize your property portfolio, you may be thinking about selling one or more of your buy-to-let properties. This process isn’t always as straightforward as a regular property sale, so we’ve...
Stop Your Rental Property from Being Used for Illegal Activity
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamEvery landlord has lost sleep worrying about what goes on in their rental property when they’re not around. There’s always a flicker of fear that a tenant – no matter how trustworthy they seem – might turn out to be a...
What Will the Homes of 2022 and Beyond Look Like?
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf the past couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that no one really knows what’s going to happen in the future. Below are five trends that style and design experts are predicting will become a hit in our homes next...
Rent Guarantors
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamThe Lowdown on Rent Guarantors When a landlord has a niggle of anxiety over whether a prospective tenant will pay their rent, there is a way they can help protect their investment. A landlord can ask a tenant to provide a...
Shop Local – Your Small Change Can Make a Big Difference
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamTomorrow, Saturday 4 December, is national Small Business Saturday. The campaign, which was begun by American Express, is in its ninth year and has grown steadily. In 2020, a record £1.1 billion was spent with small businesses on...
Common Reasons Some Properties Can’t Be Mortgaged
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamSelling a property can be tricky at the best of times, but when a property is deemed unmortgageable things can get complicated. ‘Unmortgageable’ means lenders won’t allow a potential buyer to borrow the money they need to...