Gardening Time Posted on May 12, 2020 "Landlords - How Does Your Garden Grow?" Is it a garden, an oasis of tranquillity, or a jungle? Without a doubt, it's gardening time... Are you thinking of renting out your home or property with a garden? Your garden is an extension of your property, a welcome retreat for dining, playing, relaxing, and tending! During this period of lockdown, how much we, as a nation, have come to appreciate our green spaces, parks and public gardens, our tubs and shrubs, our balconies and display boxes. Read More
Reputable Rental Services Posted on April 7, 2020 "Reputable Rental Services" Have you read the numerous reports in the media telling of tenants handing over money in good faith, hoping to move into their new home? They thought they'd signed up for reputable rental services, then. Read More
The Professional Tenant Posted on March 24, 2020 "The Professional Tenant" Are you one of the many Landlords in Brighton & Hove who has experienced great monthly yields from your student lets? But, are your properties, by default, empty during summer? You'll know this can seriously dent annual yield by up to 25%. Read More
Landlords Insurance Matters Posted on March 17, 2020 "Landlords Insurance Matters" Are you one of the reportedly 1 in 8 Landlords without Landlord insurance? Seriously, landlords insurance matters. You, like most Landlords, will, of course, have regular buildings insurance, covering subsidence, storm damage, flooding etc. Read More
Landlords Unexpected Costs Posted on March 10, 2020 "Landlords Unexpected Costs" Landlords, we think you'll be interested in statistics revealed by a survey that identifies some of the physical costs of being a Landlord, along with their knock-on effects, and often unexpected costs. Read More
Furnish Rental Property Posted on March 3, 2020 "Should I furnish my rental property?" To furnish or not to furnish rental property Landlords often ask us whether or not they should furnish rental property. “Furnishing” usually means everything required to live reasonably comfortably in a property. Read More
Tenant Charges 1 Posted on February 25, 2020 "Tenant Charges 1 post Tenant Fees Ban" Tenant Charges 1 Following the introduction of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Tenant Fees Ban, Letting Agents are no longer allowed to charge a fee to process a Tenant’s application to rent. Read More
Tenant Charges 2 Posted on February 25, 2020 "Tenant Charges - Post Agreement" Tenant Charges Part 2 Following the introduction of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Tenant Fees Ban, Letting Agents are no longer allowed to charge a certain fees unless they are 'permitted payments'. Read More
Landlords Lettings 2020 Posted on February 19, 2020 "Landlords Lettings 2020" Changes in Lettings Legislation 2000 James Duffy, Callaways' Lettings expert and Compliance Coach, discusses his top 5 of the most important highlights of Landlords Lettings 2020 legislation updates. Read More
Successful Rental Application Posted on January 21, 2020 "Successful Rental Application" 6 steps to success If you’re looking to rent a property, you may find yourself in a competitive environment. There may be a limited selection of properties from which to choose. Read More
