
Cuckooing: What Is It? And Why Is It a Threat to Taunton Landlords
By Jayne O'Brien on 16th Oct 2024Cuckooing is a heartless crime that puts your tenant’s wellbeing at risk and leaves you, as the landlord, facing an array of legal issues.
So, if you own a rental property, here’s what you need to know.
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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...

Buying Your Taunton Rental from Your Landlord
By Jayne O'Brien on 31st Jul 2024If you feel totally at home in your rental property, you may daydream about buying it from your landlord.
So, what issues come into play when you want to buy the property that you’re renting? Let’s take a look.
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The Pests to Look Out for at Your Taunton Rental Property
By Jayne O'Brien on 24th Jul 2024There’s no room for complacency when it comes to dealing with insects in a rental property.
What can start as a minor inconvenience can quickly become a major issue, especially as summer is breeding season.
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Guide to Lettings Jargon for Taunton Renters
By Jayne O'Brien on 17th Jul 2024Lettings terminology can be confusing, especially if you’re new to renting.
So, here’s a jargon-busting list of commonly used rental terms to help you navigate the lettings market*.
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Eight Things to Consider if a Tenant Abandons Your Rental
By Jayne O'Brien on 10th Jul 2024Eight Things to Consider if a Tenant Abandons Your Rental
Property abandonment is a rare but complex issue that, if mishandled, can get a landlord in legal trouble.
So, let’s look at the key things to...

How AI Could Revolutionise Renting in Taunton
By Jayne O'Brien on 3rd Jul 2024Artificial intelligence (AI) is making tsunami-like waves across various industries, and the UK rental sector is no exception.
For landlords, understanding how AI might shape the future of property management is...

Six Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Summer Sale
By Jayne O'Brien on 19th Jun 2024The summer solstice, on Thursday (20 June), marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the changing of the seasons.
But could the start of summer also be a turning point in your property...

Using the Five Senses to Find Your Dream Home
By Jayne O'Brien on 12th Jun 2024Buying a home is a huge undertaking that many property hunters find exciting – but also a bit scary.
With so much at stake, what if you make an offer you later regret?
Or what if you don’t...

How to Choose the Right Estate Agent in Taunton
By Jayne O'Brien on 5th Jun 2024Choosing the right estate agent is a big step on the road to successfully selling your home.
But with so many agents making big promises to win your business, how can you identify the genuine professionals from the...