RIGHT TO RENT: EVERYTHING LANDLORDS SHOULD KNOW
By EelevenIntroduced in 2016, Right to Rent had something of a rocky start but has since become an integral part – and legal requirement – of every Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
Introduced in 2016, Right to Rent had...
WINTER GARDENS: HOW TO MAKE A WONDERLAND AT HOME
By EelevenGardens get a raw deal at Christmas. While everyone's thinking about getting together with family and friends, gardens and balconies are left out in the cold, cut off and forgotten behind the curtains with not so...
ANIMAL INSTINCT: SHOULD YOU LET TO PEOPLE WITH PETS?
By EelevenHow do you feel about allowing pets in your rental property? Or even in your own home? Are you a card-carrying animal lover with pets who cherish your home as much as you do, or are you simply not a fan and want...
STANDING APART: 5 TIPS FOR SELLING IN A CROWDED MARKET
By EelevenIf you're on the verge of putting your home on the market, you might be concerned about so much competition. Perhaps your property has been for sale for some time, but nobody is coming to see it. Or maybe you're...
PROFESSIONAL HELP: DO YOU REALLY NEED A LETTING AGENT? MAYBE.
By EelevenWhen it comes to human endeavour, most of us could do almost anything if we put our minds to it. We could service our own cars, repair our own washing machines, and even clean our places of work. But are we the...
ENERGY BOOST: IS THE GREEN HOMES GRANT FOR YOU?
By EelevenEver since the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) back in 2007, the energy efficiency of homes has been a high priority in the minds of homebuyers. Increasing fuel costs, climate change and an...
CLEANING UP: HOW TO DEAL WITH MESSY TENANTS
By EelevenHow you can set a tenancy up from the start to give you the peace of mind that care and consideration are high in your tenants' priorities, so you can feel relaxed and rewarded by your life as a...
SHOULD I ACCEPT? ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING AN OFFER
By EelevenGreat news! Someone wants to buy your home, and perhaps you've even received more than one offer. You've made the step from being available to being in demand, and now it's time to decide whether an offer is a...
HAPPY TOGETHER: CREATING IDEAL LANDLORD-TENANT RELATIONSHIPS
By EelevenAs strong as the bonds of any marriage or partnership, our relationship to where we live can take a similar path and have a profound impact on our lives. Having found our perfect match, we look forward to the...
ASKING TOO MUCH: WHY ARE AGENTS OVERPRICING HOMES?
By EelevenA darker side of estate agency has unfortunately come to the fore: overvaluing. While it’s nothing particularly new, the practice has been historically limited to a small number of estate agents. But now it’s...