Marketing to your perfect tenant
All landlords know the value of a good, long-term tenant. It means less turnover, less stress, more profit and a well looked after investment. How do you find this perfect person though? The answer lies in...
Only 1 in 33 Ilkley and LS29 Properties are Bungalows, Despite an Ageing Population. Why?
1 in 5 people in the UK are of retirement age, yet only 1 in 14 homes in the country are bungalows. Looking locally in Ilkley & LS29, 1 in 33 homes are bungalows. So, with an aging population, this is causing a...
Why Savvy Ilkley and LS29 Buy-to-Let Landlords Don’t Use 10-Year Mortgages
Many LS29 buy-to-let landlords fell into property investing by accident. Many didn’t want to sell their family home when the LS29 housing market took a downturn in the Credit Crunch of 2009/10, but still needed...
Checklist for moving up to a larger home
How to downsize gets talked about a lot these days, but many don’t discuss how to trade up when buying a new home. There’s plenty of reasons you might be looking for a bigger home – a growing family, a pet,...
‘Autumn cleaning’ your clutter away
With a new season approaching, it’s always good to consider the ‘de-clutter and store’ for your home. Finding new ways to store away your items can leave your home feeling fresh, new, and ready to tackle the...
A home interiors revamp for the colder months coming
As the days turn cooler, leisure time is increasingly spent indoors and viewers take more notice of decor. To maximise your enjoyment and stage your home for the season, we share our top tips for...
A step-by-step guide for selling an inherited property
Selling an inherited property can be a daunting prospect at the best of times. First there is the emotional impact of dealing with the loss of a relative or friend. And then there are the legal responsibilities,...
It’s official—this is the UK’s most Instagrammable paint colour
Why is it that, in summer, we’re always eager to make some changes to our homes? Of course, this need is more profound this season, seeing as we’ve been spending most of our time indoors. And one of the...
Why gas safety should be on your new home checklist
Gas safety should be a top priority when moving home to ensure you don’t put your family, your new property, or even your new neighbours in danger.
We all know moving house can be stressful with lots to...
Property turn-offs: 7 red flags when viewing a property
If you're looking to sell your home or have recently put your property on the market, house viewings (whether in person or virtually) could highlight undesirable features that could deter prospective home buyers...