In this two-minute read, we look at new rules on electrical safety reports that come into force next month. It’s no joke: landlords who fail to get an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) for their rental property by 1 April could face a fine of up to £30,000. The government made EICRs mandatory for new…
In this two-minute read, we look at how the pandemic has given us a greater appreciation for life’s little pleasures. As tomorrow is the International Day of Happiness, let’s tune out from the negative headlines for a moment and reflect on a few positives. The theme for this year’s event is Keep Calm. Stay Wise….
In this two-minute read, we reveal five steps to prepare your home for sale in spring. If you’re planning a spring move, get ahead of the competition by preparing your property for sale now. You’d be amazed how a little bit of planning and elbow grease can influence the sale process. Paying attention to detail…
Yet higher mortgage rates could see Banbury buyers paying a lot more each month for the privilege. Being a Banbury first-time buyer in the last 12 months has not been an easy thing. Just before lockdown there were 400 ‘5% deposit mortgage’ deals and first-time buyers were able shop around to get the best deal….
In this two-minute read, we look at how letting agents handle the fiddly, time-consuming elements of renting out a property (part two of a two-part series). In part two of our series on property management, we look at how letting agents save landlords time – that precious commodity that is always in short supply. A…
In this two-minute read, we look at some of the milestone moments in British scientific history. It’s British Science Week this week so let’s celebrate the pioneering men and women who have changed the world. As science buffs in Banbury will undoubtedly know, Britain has a long tradition of invention and discovery. The list of…
Important new regulations are coming into effect on 4th May 2021 which are designed (amongst other things) to help people who have fallen behind with their rent. I have compiled the most common questions we are asked and answers to them. They explain what the new regulations mean for landlords. Q The new regulations have…
In this two-minute read, we look at ways to prepare your home for a successful spring sale (part one of a two-part article). If you’re planning to put your home on the market in the next few months, now is the time to spring into action (see what we did there?). Traditionally, the property market…
…and new 5% deposit mortgages for Banbury first-time buyers The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced two initiatives to keep the Banbury property market firing on all cylinders into 2021. Firstly, the £500,000 zero-rate Stamp Duty band has been extended to the 30th June 2021. After then it will phase down to £250,000 for an additional three…
In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of using a letting agent to manage your rental property (part one of a two-part series). Almost every landlord has weighed up the merits of self-managing their rental property versus using a letting agent. After all, why pay someone to do something you do yourself, eh?…