how much can i afford

how much can i afford

You’ve decided to buy a home, and you believe that you can afford it. But before you even start looking at properties, you need to decide what price range you can afford. You probably want to buy as much house as possible, but obviously don’t want to end up...
How to find a place to rent.

How to find a place to rent.

With most properties now being marketed online, it’s easy to find properties that meets your requirements. However, it’s still worth taking the time to ask yourself exactly what you’re looking for before you seriously start your search. This will help you to firm up...
Preparing for reference checks.

Preparing for reference checks.

After your offer and the tenancy terms have been agreed, the tenancy will be subject to successful referencing. There are generally two types of referencing, either the agent gathers and checks the references themselves or the referencing process is handed over to a...
What to look for on viewings.

What to look for on viewings.

Your viewings are the prime opportunity get clarity on what you would be renting if you took the property so it’s vital to ask any questions you have. If the property is currently tenanted and being let furnished, you need to be clear what is included and what is not,...
Moving and Inventories

Moving and Inventories

At the start of any tenancy, an inventory check-in should be carried out.  This audit is in two parts, the ‘inventory’ lists all of the items and the contents of the property and the ‘check-in’ lists the condition of all of those items at the start of the tenancy...