Postcode Pricing
Posted by: Lucy Dawe | Post date: 15.11.17BN3 or BN43 – Do you know the difference in the cost of rents?...
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Posted by: Pippa John | Post date: 18.09.17Lawton & Dawe have teamed up with some great colleagues at Compass Mortgages, Edward Harte Solicitors, Elford Chartered Surveyors and Gibson Appleby Chartered Accountants for an evening of buy to let talk and advice!...
ViewBy all means use a virtual lettings agent – but be aware of the pitfalls first
Posted by: Lucy Dawe | Post date: 03.05.17The letting industry is in the spotlight at the moment as ARLA-regulated agents are pushing hard to get the industry regulated. We’re trying to rid the industry of cowboy agents who have no qualifications in lettings or property management and lack the experience needed to guide landlords and tenants through the process....
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Posted by: Lucy Dawe | Post date: 03.05.17We recently wrote about the importance of fire safety in rental properties*. We’re shocked by the latest reported statistics published by Shelter that one in ten landlords and unregulated letting agents fail to conduct gas safety checks...
ViewIt’s a Noisy Issue for Landlords
Posted by: Lucy Dawe | Post date: 03.05.17Everyone has the right to quiet enjoyment, so as a landlord what are your responsibilities if your tenants are ‘noisy neighbours’?
As a landlord, you are ultimately responsible for your tenants and could find complaints coming your way, justified or not....
Renting not buying is fast becoming the way forward for all ages
Posted by: Lucy Dawe | Post date: 03.05.17The news this morning that the chancellor may announce an outright ban on letting agents fees is very worrying to our sector....
ViewWhy use a traditional estate agent
Posted by: Lucy Dawe | Post date: 04.03.17I believe that using a traditional estate agent and having a relationship with someone you can pop in to see, should never go out of fashion. Fixed fees for an internet based agent of £750, only try to dazzle clients with a low price, when actually fees charged by traditional estate agents aren't astronomical. You also get a level of comfort and security...
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Posted by: Lucy Dawe | Post date: 20.01.16The news this morning that the chancellor may announce an outright ban on letting agents fees is very worrying to our sector. Our fees cover services. For tenants weprovide comprehensive referencing, a full inventory to safeguard deposits, a legally binding tenancy agreement, registering of the deposit with a government approved scheme and ensure the property is ready to be moved in...
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