How to Make Your Taunton Property Tenant-Ready in Five Easy Steps
By Jayne O'Brien on 9th Oct 2024Welcoming 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 first impression and can set the tone for a...
Taunton Landlords: Top Tips for Buying a Fixer-Upper
By Jayne O'Brien on 2nd Oct 2024When considering the purchase of a ‘doer-upper’ – a property that requires refurbishment – landlords are often faced with a Shakespearean (ish) question:
“To buy, or not to buy?”
It’s an...
Six Mistakes First-Time Landlords Make in Taunton
By Jayne O'Brien on 25th Sep 2024Despite overblown media reports of a wave of landlords selling up due to regulation changes and new government policies, property remains a viable long-term investment for many.
For first-time landlords, however,...
They’re Young, Ambitious and Becoming Landlords: The Changing Face of BTL in Taunton
By Jayne O'Brien on 18th Sep 2024First-time buyers might be getting older, but when it comes to landlords, it’s a different story.
A new survey* has found that in the past nine years, there’s been a drop in the average age of landlords in the...
Why Many Landlords Are Ignoring the Doomsayers and Staying in the Rental Market
By Jayne O'Brien on 11th Sep 2024Are landlords leaving the market in droves, as some experts claim? Or are reports of an exodus exaggerated? Let’s look beyond the hype to find out what’s going on.
You may have seen a flurry of headlines lately...
The Latest on the Rental Market: Update for Taunton Landlords
By Jayne O'Brien on 4th Sep 2024Is the rental market running hot or cold, and what can we expect in the coming year?
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Savvy Styling Tips for Your Taunton Rental Property
By Jayne O'Brien on 28th Aug 2024Property experts often advise sellers to style their home before they put it on the market.
Go the extra mile with presentation, and buyers will be impressed by what they see and smell, or so the theory goes.
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How to Protect Your Taunton Rental Property from Fire
By Jayne O'Brien on 21st Aug 2024Did you know that a blaze is seven times more likely to start in a rental property than in a home occupied by the owner?*
It's a shocking statistic that underlines the need for landlords to prioritise fire...
How to Find a Great Letting Agent in Taunton
By Jayne O'Brien on 14th Aug 2024Great letting agents make a world of difference to their clients.
They're star performers who keep...
How Letting Agents in Taunton Support Landlords and Tenants
By Jayne O'Brien on 7th Aug 2024A good letting agent can make a world of difference for both landlords and tenants.
Here are ten things a top-notch letting agent does to provide outstanding service:
1. Tenant Vetting and Screening
A...