Should You Sell Your Taunton Home to a Loved One?
By Jayne O'Brien on 31st May 2023If you’re selling a property, you might think that selling to one of your nearest and dearest is the answer. After all, they know what they’re buying, you’ll save on professional fees, and the home you love will be left...
5 Ways Landlords Can Increase Their Rental Yield
By Jayne O'Brien on 22nd May 2023You’ll probably know this already if you are a landlord, but if you don’t yet, you should get to know it – because rental yield is important!
But, what is rental yield and what do you, as a landlord in Taunton...
Is Your Taunton Home Priced Too High?
By Jayne O'Brien on 15th May 2023When you’re selling a property, getting a valuation is the first step. You need to know what a home is worth before you can plan your next move, but what if the value you’re given is completely inaccurate?
If...
Selling With a Sitting Tenant in Taunton: Pros & Cons
By Jayne O'Brien on 15th May 2023If you want to sell a property during a fixed-term tenancy, you don’t have to wait until the agreement ends before going to market.
Selling a property with sitting tenants is often an excellent opportunity for...
Why Staging Your Taunton Property Could Help You Sell It
By Jayne O'Brien on 3rd May 2023Switch on any property show and you’ll see a beautifully styled home with no clutter, immaculate worktops, artfully thrown cushions and shelves full of dust-free ornaments – a dream home (even if completely incompatible...
Electrical Safety Inspections: Everything Landlords Need to Know
By Jayne O'Brien on 3rd May 2023When you are a landlord, you should remember that people actually live in your property! It’s more than just bricks and mortar and an investment. It’s ultimately someone’s home.
There lies within property...
A Tenant’s Guide To Reasonable Repair Requests
By Jayne O'Brien on 26th Apr 2023Is There Confusion Surrounding Maintenance & Repairs?
Most renters in Taunton are aware that their landlord is responsible for carrying out repairs to their property. However, there is often some confusion surrounding...
How to Sell Your Taunton Home When You’ve Got Pets
By Jayne O'Brien on 26th Apr 2023Don’t let your beloved family pet stop you from achieving top selling price for your property. Follow these tips to ensure buyers don’t get sniffy about making an offer on your home.
Given that 62% of British...
How to Give Your Taunton Bathroom a Cheap Makeover before Viewings
By Jayne O'Brien on 19th Apr 2023If a kitchen is the heart of a home, then the bathroom is the brains. It’s where you get a few minutes of privacy every day (unless you’ve got toddlers who like to come in with you). It’s where you do some of your deepest...
Landlords: Should You Let Tenants Decorate? 5 Things to Consider
By Jayne O'Brien on 19th Apr 2023Since the number of people renting long-term is growing, more tenants are finding themselves wanting to ditch the plain décor and make a rental feel more like home. But letting your tenants decorate a rental property is a...