The Case for Letting Your Home or Property Posted on November 21, 2018 The tightening of the mortgage market has created opportunities for vendors who are understandably tempted to consider letting as a lucrative alternative to a sale. Despite the Help-to-Buy scheme, the dearth of mortgage availability has meant that fewer would-be purchasers are able actually to buy. Read More
Landlord Property Winter Check Posted on November 14, 2018 "Landlord Property Winter Check" Landlords' Pre-winter checklist Household emergencies generally occur during the depths of winter. But, as they say 'A stitch in time saves 9' and we recommend that a Landlord property winter check, pre-winter, is carried out as soon as possible to prevent unforeseen property headaches in the months to come. Read More
Serious about Social and Property Posted on November 12, 2018 Property Marketing Social Media Strategy can work wonders, reaching YOUR buyer Read More
Rental Property Condensation Posted on November 12, 2018 At this time of year, condensation can become a problem - our tips are really easy to follow for home-owners, landlords and tenants Read More
Landlords Tenant Fees Ban Posted on October 31, 2018 "LANDLORDS TENANT FEES BAN" LANDLORDS & LETTING AGENTS The Landlords Tenant Fees Ban applies equally to Letting Agents. Callaways Residential Lettings, as many of our fellow Lettings Agents and Landlords in the UK, are disappointed but unsurprised that the Tenant Fees Bill has passed the House of Commons, and now moves onto the House of Lords. Read More
November 2018 Market Comment Posted on October 31, 2018 A budget to light November's property fireworks? From a property perspective, it would appear that the latest budget will not be enough to light November’s fireworks! Nevertheless, overall, it did hint at a surprisingly stable economy, with improved growth prospects and an apparent end to the tighter austerity regime. Read More
Landlords Immigration Obligations Posted on October 30, 2018 "Immigration Regulations" Landlords Obligations The latest immigration regulations have a significant impact on private residential Landlords and their agents. Landlords now have a legal duty to ensure that they do not rent their property to a Tenant who does not have the right to live in the UK. Read More
Estate Agency Multi Branches – who’s fooling who? Posted on October 24, 2018 “Estate Agency Multi Branches – who’s fooling who?” Many of our clients tell us that when considering agents with a view to selling their home, they were tempted to use an agent with several other branches. Read More
Property Portals Posted on October 18, 2018 Selling your home? Property Portals plus Social Media pique interest with your buyers Read More
Lettings – Regulation Overload Posted on October 18, 2018 Landlords - are you currently managing your own property or portfolio of properties? We urge you to think twice, as the implications (such as fines and unwitting criminal records) can be huge. Read More