Estate Agents

Could you be getting more money from your property investment? Gone are the days when professional tenants accepted low standards. The best tenants will pay more for an attractive home, so here’s what you can do to tempt them. 1. Kerb appeal It’s important to make your property look good from the outside to make a great first impression on prospective tenants. Whether it’s a house or flat,...

Surveys from “Which?” consumer magazine show that 5 out of 6 sellers are happy with their estate agent. But that means almost 17% are dissatisfied. Before you get to the stage of entering into a sales contract, there’s a lot to find out about the company you’ll be entrusting to sell your home and checking if they’re right for you. Use your local knowledge Firstly take a look around your...

There is affordable housing for rent or sale for those whose needs cannot be met by the market. Chimneypots looks at affordable housing options designed to be easily accessible by everyone, no matter their age or pay

Summer provides a great opportunity for landlords to let their property fast. People can be keen to move quickly, especially those with children who want to get settled before the school term begins. Tenant interest is also typically highest in the spring and summer months, with July to August often having the highest rental demand. With these factors that can make it easier to let out a...

Summer is certainly upon us, and with it comes warmer weather and longer-lasting days. It’s also the season when many people venture outside – something that is considered a luxury following successive lockdowns caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that a garden is now the number one must-have property feature for UK homebuyers, according to...

A house isn’t just a home – it’s an investment. So when it comes to selling your property, you’ll want to make sure you receive the maximum return. The good news is there are lots of ways you can add value – whether it’s a big project like a loft conversion, or a simple task like giving the walls a lick of paint. If you’re thinking along the lines of a big project, research the...

With its longer days and warmer weather, summer has always been the season everyone looks forward to. Apart from summer blessing our skies with sunshine, summer is also a great time to sell a home. Summer has always provided the perfect opportunity to sell a home and, with a unique set of circumstances for this year, selling a house this summer is sure to be a breeze. Here at Chimneypots,...

Despite a turbulent year caused by the coronavirus pandemic, now is a great time to be a landlord. Lockdown is easing, temperatures are rising, and demand for new homes continues to rise – resulting in a rental market boom. Recent data from ARLA Propertymark shows the average number of new prospective tenants registered per branch rose for the third month in a row to reach 84 in...

2020 and the early part of 2021 has seen the majority of us spend more time indoors to adhere to the ‘stay at home’ restrictions imposed by the government. This has led to a shift in priorities among property buyers, with many searching for larger homes with significant outdoor space. With more people working remotely to uphold social distancing measures, it comes as no surprise...

When selling a home, there are a few things that arguably matter more than any other. One is getting enough demand and interest from buyers to actually get your home sold, while another is getting the best possible price for your property (and one that you believe is realistic and fair). Both these things could be affected if there are aspects of your house that have would-be purchasers running a...