Blog: Taunton

Property 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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Did 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...

A 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
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If 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.

There’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.

Lettings 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

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...

Artificial 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...

When it comes to being a successful landlord, it pays to heed the words of Forrest Gump.

The slow-witted, kind-hearted fictional character played by Tom Hanks on the big screen uttered a phrase that should serve as...

The 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...