THE ROCHILLS BLOG
Industry News, Advice and Tips from our local Property Experts.
Tenants Guide To Renting
As a rule, renting a property is a much simpler than buying a home. However, whatever your reasons for choosing to rent, it makes sense to ensure that you get the best advice from the outset so that you can be entirely satisfied with the property you choose as it will become your ‘home’.
Rochills Guide To EPC’s
When Is An EPC Needed?
Why Use An Inventory
You will need to take an inventory/condition schedule both at the start of the tenancy and when the tenancy ends. You will need to make sure that at the beginning of the tenancy the tenant(s) signs off the inventory/condition schedule.
Ten Legal Musts For Landlords
10 LEGAL MUSTS FOR LANDLORDS
Ten Top Tips For Landlords
10 Tips For Landlords
Tenancy Deposit Scheme Guidelines
A guide to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme for new or experienced Landlords or Tenants.
Prepare Your Property For Letting
Landlord Responsibilities and Preparation For Letting
Advice For Buyers
Here Is Our Advice For Buyers To Ensure You’re Process Is As Efficient As Possible.
How Much Can I Borrow
How Much Can I Borrow? You May Have Noticed That We Haven’t Included A Mortgage Calculator Or Best-Buy Table On This Site. This...
Choosing The Right Estate Agent
A good starting point is to find an agent who clearly understands the lettings process and who accepts that you are likely to want to let your property with minimal stress and for the most attractive figure the current market will pay within a convenient timescale. Many agents make unrealistic claims and rash promises, so here are some guidelines which we hope will help you choose the right agent to let your home.
Getting The Right Price
A little analogy for you to think about if you are considering marketing at a higher price than you honestly think the property is worth:
I have a ten pound note here and I think I would like to sell it…
Preparing For Sale
Present your house in the best possible way.
Make sure your property is easily identified. The name or number should be clearly seen and located where buyers expect it. Better still, have a ‘For Sale’ board where appropriate, especially in town.
