They’re Young, Ambitious and Becoming Landlords: The Changing Face of BTL in Bristol
by Sarah Clark on 16th Sep 2024They’re Young, Ambitious and Becoming Landlords: The Changing Face of BTL in Bristol First-time buyers may be getting older, but when it comes to landlords, the picture is different. According to a recent survey*, the average...
Stop Press! The Latest Interest Rate Announcement – 19 September 2024
by Sarah Clark on 19th Sep 2024Stop Press! The Latest Interest Rate Announcement – 19 September 2024 The Bank of England has just announced its decision on interest rates. And the decision is… to keep the interest rate on hold at 5% for now. In this post,...
Create a Home You Love with These Three Tips
by Sarah Clark on 27th Sep 2024Create a Home You Love with These Three Tips Creating a home that nurtures you and your loved ones goes beyond décor, design and furniture layout. A well-balanced living environment can greatly improve your physical, mental and...
What Online Dating Can Teach You about Selling Your Bristol Home
by Sarah Clark on 25th Sep 2024What Online Dating Can Teach You about Selling Your Bristol Home What do Tinder and Bumble have in common with Rightmove and Zoopla? If your answer is not a lot, then think again. The digital dating and property worlds are not as...
Six Mistakes First-Time Landlords Make in Bristol
by Sarah Clark on 23rd Sep 20246 Common Mistakes First-Time Bristol Landlords Should Avoid Property remains one of the most viable long-term investments, even in light of regulatory changes and government policies that have prompted some landlords to consider...
Dopamine Décor: Three Tips to Brighten Your Bristol Home
by Sarah Clark on 4th Oct 2024Dopamine Décor: Three Tips to Brighten Your Bristol Home With the days getting shorter and colder, dopamine décor could be just the thing to liven up your living space and lift your mood during the darker months. So, let’s...
How to Calculate the Value of Renovating Your Bristol Home
by Sarah Clark on 2nd Oct 2024How to Calculate the Value of Renovating Your Bristol Home Rightmove has unveiled a new tool to help calculate how much renovation works add to the value of a property. How does it work, and is it any good? Let’s find out. To...
Bristol Landlords: Top Tips for Buying a Fixer-Upper
by Sarah Clark on 30th Sep 2024Bristol Landlords: Top Tips for Buying a Fixer-Upper When considering the purchase of a ‘doer-upper’ – a property that requires refurbishment – landlords are often faced with a Shakespearean (ish) question: “To buy, or...
How to Make Your Bristol Property Tenant-Ready in Five Easy Steps
by Sarah Clark on 7th Oct 2024How to Make Your Bristol Property Tenant-Ready in Five Easy Steps Welcoming a new tenant can be exciting for landlords, but it also requires careful preparation to ensure a smooth transition. A well-prepared property makes a great...
Why It’s a Bad Idea for Bristol Sellers to Spy on Property Viewings
by Sarah Clark on 9th Oct 2024Why It’s a Bad Idea for Bristol Sellers to Spy on Property Viewings In the past decade, millions of Brits have snapped up home tech gadgets to monitor their kids, cats, dogs and deliveries. About one in five homes has a doorbell...