Landlords – How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Letting Agent
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAs trusted local letting agents, we work with a lot of landlords. Finding tenants, managing properties, organising inspections – we take care of each step. However, more and more landlords are choosing to work alone, but is it...
How to Spot a Great Estate Agent
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWhat separates a mediocre estate agent from an exceptional one? It’s not what they say; it’s what they do. While some agents talk a big game, in reality they just go through the motions. But great agents (and we like to think...
What to Do Before Renting Your Property to Family or Friends
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamDo they need to sign a tenancy agreement? Yes, yes, and yes again! They might be family, but they’re also your tenants and both parties need to know what is expected of them. For example, they might say they want to stay for 12...
Why Selling Your Home Should Be a Team Effort
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWhy Selling Your Home Should Be a Team Effort If there’s one piece of property advice worth remembering, it’s this: be wary of anyone who tells you that selling a home is so easy that you should do it yourself. Many things in...
How to Be a Stress-Free First-Time Buyer
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamHow to Be a Stress-Free First-Time Buyer Taking that first step on the property ladder is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. No matter how old you are, buying your first property will make you feel like a proper grown-up....
Top Tips for Managing Joint Tenancies
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamJoint tenancies are a great way for friends or couples to live together and share the rental burden. (Think about best buddies and flatmates Joey and Chandler in Friends, they had a ball, right?) And joint tenancies can also be...
Want Lower Mortgage Payments? Go Green
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf you’re taking out a new mortgage or about to refinance your property, have you considered a green mortgage? No? Never heard of it? Well, that’s what we’re here for. A green mortgage is not actually new. In fact, the...
Repairs and Maintenance – What Are a Landlord’s Responsibilities?
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWho is responsible for what? Always check your contract, but as a general rule, landlords are responsible for structural features like walls and chimneys, along with windows, drains, stairs, toilets, showers, pipework, the boiler,...
How Sellers Can Make Their Next Move a Success
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamHow Sellers Can Make Their Next Move a Success Are you thinking of selling your home? Then let’s look at two trends that have dominated the market over the past year and see what they mean for you. Demand is strong Many people...
A Guide to Reference Checks
2 minute read postedWhen it comes to tenant selection, there’s a saying that all landlords should heed: Go with the right tenant, not the first tenant. Sometimes, landlords are so eager to see rent payments rolling in that they treat the reference...