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...
Why First-Time Movers Are Banking on Mum and Dad
2 minute read postedThere’s one financial institution that never seems to go out of fashion, and that’s the dear old Bank of Mum and Dad (or BOMAD for people who like acronyms). About half of all first-time buyers (FTBs) last year relied on...
Agents Versus Algorithms – What’s the Formula for a Successful Sale?
2 minute read postedHere’s a statistic that sums up just how integral the internet is to buying and selling property these days: 98% of people start their home search online. There’s no doubt property portals have revolutionised things. Buyers...
Ending a Tenancy: Reasons and Rules around Taking Possession of a Property
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamFrom toxic tenants to financial friction – there are many reasons why a landlord might want to end a tenancy. These reasons can include: The tenant has breached their contract by missing rent payments, subletting, or destroying...
Things to Consider If You’re Selling Your Home Due to Financial Reasons
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamThings to Consider If You’re Selling Your Home Due to Financial Reasons If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you may be considering selling your home. This is a very challenging decision and needs to be given some...