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Financial Planning for North Oxfordshire and South Northants Landlords During th

Financial Planning for North Oxfordshire and South Northants Landlords During th

By Annabelle Clitherow on 8th Dec 2024

Cherry Lets The festive season is not just a time for celebration; for landlords in North Oxfordshire and South Northants, it’s also a time to take...

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The Benefits of Professional Property Management Services in North Oxfordshire a

The Benefits of Professional Property Management Services in North Oxfordshire a

By Annabelle Clitherow on 6th Oct 2024

Professional property management can significantly benefit North Oxfordshire and South Northants landlords by streamlining operations, enhancing tenant...

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How to Screen Potential Tenants Effectively in North Oxfordshire and South North

How to Screen Potential Tenants Effectively in North Oxfordshire and South North

By Annabelle Clitherow on 11th Aug 2024

Finding the right tenants is crucial for maintaining a profitable and hassle-free rental property in North Oxfordshire and South Northants. Effective...

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The Benefits of Long-Term Tenancies in North Oxfordshire and South Northants

The Benefits of Long-Term Tenancies in North Oxfordshire and South Northants

By Annabelle Clitherow on 4th Aug 2024

Long-term tenancies can be highly beneficial for landlords, providing stability, reduced turnover, and more consistent income. Let’s have a quick look at...

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Autumn Property Maintenance Ideas for Landlords

Autumn Property Maintenance Ideas for Landlords

As the kids go back to school and summer starts to fade, it's a clear sign that autumn is well on its way. For landlords, this change in season presents an...

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Streamline viewings and find new tenants quickly with these tips

Streamline viewings and find new tenants quickly with these tips

By Annabelle Clitherow on 6th Aug 2023

Demand for rental homes is soaring, meaning that there is unprecedented demand for every single home that is put on the market. This in turn increases the...

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Tenant's guide to eco-friendly renting

Tenant's guide to eco-friendly renting

By Annabelle Clitherow on 11th Jun 2023

The rental market is starting to sit up and take notice of the importance of sustainability. People who rent their homes can do a lot to lessen their...

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10 facts you should know if you’re renting your home

10 facts you should know if you’re renting your home

By Annabelle Clitherow on 4th Jun 2023

Are you looking to rent a property for the first time and would like to know more about what you can expect? In this blog, we will look at the most...

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How to maintain your roof

How to maintain your roof

By Annabelle Clitherow on 28th May 2023

All property owners are aware of how important their roof is, but very few actually know how to maintain it.  If you are a self-managing landlord, it’s...

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The power of sunshine

The power of sunshine

By Annabelle Clitherow on 21st May 2023

One of the best things we can do for our mental and physical well-being is to welcome sunshine into our homes. Numerous advantages, including higher...

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How to work out the rental yield of your property

How to work out the rental yield of your property

By Annabelle Clitherow on 14th May 2023

Being able to calculate the rental yield of a property is vital for investors and landlords, as it helps you identify a property's profitability.  Rental...

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How to Prepare for Tenant Turnover

How to Prepare for Tenant Turnover

By Annabelle Clitherow on 7th May 2023

Being ready for tenant turnover is one of the most important components of maintaining a rental property as a landlord.  Landlords must react quickly to...

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How to help children cope with the emotions and challenges associated with movin

How to help children cope with the emotions and challenges associated with movin

By Annabelle Clitherow on 30th Apr 2023

Children can benefit from moving to a new home, especially if the transfer is motivated by a good change, such as better employment, a safer neighbourhood,...

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How to give your rental property a Spring MOT

How to give your rental property a Spring MOT

By Annabelle Clitherow on 23rd Apr 2023

A springtime property MOT will enable you to tackle any issues while the weather is favourable and before the peak season for hiring plumbers, builders,...

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7 things landlords must do

7 things landlords must do

By Annabelle Clitherow on 16th Apr 2023

Being a landlord in the UK can be both financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. It does, however, come with a special set of unique challenges and...

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The best thing landlords can do

The best thing landlords can do

By Annabelle Clitherow on 9th Apr 2023

The rising cost of living is squeezing everyone’s budgets, which means it is more important than ever for landlords to do everything they can to try to...

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How to pack and move home like a pro

How to pack and move home like a pro

By Annabelle Clitherow on 2nd Apr 2023

Moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do, and packing to move is the cause of a large proportion of that stress. But there are things you...

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Do I need an EPC?

Do I need an EPC?

By Annabelle Clitherow on 26th Mar 2023

Everyone who is advertising their residential property for rent in the UK is required by law to commission an EPC. In Scotland, it is required that the EPC...

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How can you help your tenants with the cost of living crisis?

How can you help your tenants with the cost of living crisis?

By Annabelle Clitherow on 19th Mar 2023

The rising cost of living has affected everyone. It is always in a landlord’s interest to help their tenants, wherever possible, be happy and content in...

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Spring cleaning tips for a sparkling home

Spring cleaning tips for a sparkling home

By Annabelle Clitherow on 12th Mar 2023

Spring is in the air and many of us will be considering doing a spot of Spring cleaning to get our homes ready for Summer. A deep clean can help us to...

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Are you considering renting out your property?

Are you considering renting out your property?

By Annabelle Clitherow on 5th Mar 2023

Do you have a property in North Oxfordshire and South Northants that you would like to rent out? Renting out a property is a great way to make some money,...

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The first things to do when you are moving home

The first things to do when you are moving home

By Annabelle Clitherow on 26th Feb 2023

Moving home is one of the most exciting and stressful things you will do so it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the things that you need to do....

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Lettings agents are the matchmakers of the property world

Lettings agents are the matchmakers of the property world

By Annabelle Clitherow on 12th Feb 2023

Just like relationships between people, the relationship we have with our homes goes through stages. First meeting is like the first viewing. Asking them...

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The top ten features people want in a home in 2023

The top ten features people want in a home in 2023

By Annabelle Clitherow on 5th Feb 2023

These are the top 10 things that homebuyers are prioritising in their property searches in 2023. Open plan living The versatility offered by open-plan...

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Pension vs Property

Pension vs Property

By Annabelle Clitherow on 29th Jan 2023

Rising mortgage rates, increasing regulatory pressure to improve the EPC ratings of their rental properties and the prospect of paying increasing amounts...

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How to make moving home fun for children

How to make moving home fun for children

By Annabelle Clitherow on 22nd Jan 2023

Children often feel anxious when they are told that they are going to be moving home. They are concerned about whether they will like their new home,...

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How to make the most of your outdoor spaces in the Winter

How to make the most of your outdoor spaces in the Winter

By Annabelle Clitherow on 15th Jan 2023

Even in Winter you can make the most of your rental property's outdoor space and getting on top of small jobs now means that it will be ready for you to...

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How much rent should you charge for your property?

How much rent should you charge for your property?

By Annabelle Clitherow on 8th Jan 2023

One of the most important decisions you will make as a landlord is how much rent to charge your tenants. If you set your rent too high then you will risk...

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Will 2023 be a good year for landlords?

Will 2023 be a good year for landlords?

By Annabelle Clitherow on 2nd Jan 2023

Rents for new lets rose steadily throughout 2022 with Zoopla revealing that there had been a 12.3% year-on-year rise for new lets in October. It was not...

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Tips to save on heating bills

Tips to save on heating bills

By Annabelle Clitherow on 26th Dec 2022

With energy bills soaring, we are all looking for ways to stay warm without breaking the bank. Here are 10 tips for keeping those heating bills down while...

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Why you should use a lettings agency to manage your North Oxfordshire and South

Why you should use a lettings agency to manage your North Oxfordshire and South

By Annabelle Clitherow on 18th Dec 2022

Managing your own rental property in North Oxfordshire and South Northants is certainly possible but there are many advantages to employing the services of...

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How to update your rental property on a budget

How to update your rental property on a budget

By Annabelle Clitherow on 11th Dec 2022

Do you want to give your property a makeover but are worried about the cost? Try these budget-friendly ideas to help make your property more desirable to...

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Five rental property maintenance jobs you should do now

Five rental property maintenance jobs you should do now

By Annabelle Clitherow on 4th Dec 2022

Your rental property is one of the biggest financial commitments that you will ever make so it makes sense to make sure that you are doing everything you...

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Simple storage solutions to banish clutter

Simple storage solutions to banish clutter

By Annabelle Clitherow on 27th Nov 2022

So you’ve tried selling off your unused items, have taken everything that doesn’t spark joy to the charity shop and yet you are still struggling to...

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How to choose the right letting agent for you

How to choose the right letting agent for you

By Annabelle Clitherow on 20th Nov 2022

Choosing a letting agent to manage your property can seem like a difficult task. There are so many available and of course, they all say that they are the...

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Tips to help keep your pet calm on Bonfire Night

Tips to help keep your pet calm on Bonfire Night

By Annabelle Clitherow on 30th Oct 2022

One of the highlights of our work is getting to meet all of our clients' furry friends. Our pets give us unconditional love and companionship so naturally...

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Are qualifications or experience more important when choosing a letting agent?

Are qualifications or experience more important when choosing a letting agent?

By Annabelle Clitherow on 16th Oct 2022

Studies have shown that most people have already chosen the letting agency they are going to use to let their property before the agent even sets foot in...

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The pros and cons of being a buy-to-let landlord

The pros and cons of being a buy-to-let landlord

By Annabelle Clitherow on 9th Oct 2022

Buy-to-let property is often seen as an attractive way of accumulating wealth or as an alternative option to a pension. However, while purchasing...

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Five things that can cause good tenants to leave

Five things that can cause good tenants to leave

By Annabelle Clitherow on 25th Sep 2022

There are many reasons that may cause good tenants to decide to give notice and many of these have absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with either the...

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Are you unhappy with your letting agent?

Are you unhappy with your letting agent?

By Annabelle Clitherow on 21st Aug 2022

Are you a landlord and are unhappy with your letting agent? Many landlords choose to put up with poor service from their letting agent rather than having...

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How to find and keep good tenants

How to find and keep good tenants

By Annabelle Clitherow on 7th Aug 2022

All landlords want a good tenant. Even better is a good tenant who wishes to rent your property for a long time as it means you won’t be faced with...

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What can you do if your landlord decides to sell?

What can you do if your landlord decides to sell?

By Annabelle Clitherow on 10th Jul 2022

You’re settled in your home and happy there, then your landlord tells you that they are planning to sell it. What can you do? Firstly don’t panic....

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What are tenants responsible for?

What are tenants responsible for?

By Annabelle Clitherow on 26th Jun 2022

Tenants are very used to the long list of don’ts that they are given when they first rent a property. Don’t redecorate. Don’t hang pictures. Don’t...

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Why should you use a qualified ARLA Propertymark letting agent?

Why should you use a qualified ARLA Propertymark letting agent?

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 31st May 2022

We are delighted to be members of ARLA PROPERTYMARK and to be able to offer our landlords and tenants decades of experience of the private rental sector in...

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The difference between statutory periodic and contractual periodic tenancies

The difference between statutory periodic and contractual periodic tenancies

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 14th Apr 2022

Most tenancies within the UK will start with a fixed length of either 6 or 12 months. This is known as a fixed term. Once this fixed term ends the tenant...

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Lettings news: Levelling Up Whitepaper and Right to Rent changes

Lettings news: Levelling Up Whitepaper and Right to Rent changes

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 11th Feb 2022

The Levelling Up Whitepaper is a document published by the UK government containing 12 “levelling up missions” as their plan to transform the UK over...

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Landlords: future-proof your rental portfolio

Landlords: future-proof your rental portfolio

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 26th Jan 2022

It’s a fact that purchasing property to let can be a great investment, but how do you future-proof your property to ensure that your investment is sound...

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Landlords: How to avoid pet problems in your rental property

Landlords: How to avoid pet problems in your rental property

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 8th Nov 2021

Pet-friendly properties are some of the hardest properties to find, partly because when good tenants find them, they don’t let them go, and because...

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October Rental Market Update 2021

October Rental Market Update 2021

By Annabelle Clitherow on 26th Oct 2021

Deddington Rental Market Update for October 2021...

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What should I do If I find Japanese Knotweed?

What should I do If I find Japanese Knotweed?

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 8th Oct 2021

What is Japanese Knotweed? Japanese Knotweed is an invasive, non-native plant that if left unchecked can cause havoc in your garden. Unfortunately because...

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Property matchmakers: How we find the perfect tenants

Property matchmakers: How we find the perfect tenants

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 31st Aug 2021

No two properties are the same, just as no two tenants are the same, which is why it’s really important to us that we do a spot of matchmaking to ensure...

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Refer a landlord and receive £50 to spend at Saltway Farmshop

Refer a landlord and receive £50 to spend at Saltway Farmshop

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 13th Jun 2021

There are no limits to the number of referrals that can be made.This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.The referrer is eligible to receive...

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Serving notice on your tenant after 1st June 2021

Serving notice on your tenant after 1st June 2021

Updated timescale for service an eviction notice on a tenant in a rental property...

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Maximise your property investment with the great outdoors

Maximise your property investment with the great outdoors

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 24th May 2021

Last April, Rightmove reported a 26% increase from 2019 in the number of people looking to rent homes which either have more outdoor space that come with...

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Breathing space for tenants in rent arrears

Breathing space for tenants in rent arrears

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 5th May 2021

Debt respite scheme - 4th May 2021 The Government has announced a new piece of lettings legislation called the...

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Landlords be aware of lettings legislation changes due to Coronavirus

Landlords be aware of lettings legislation changes due to Coronavirus

Jane Gardner By Jane Gardner on 13th Apr 2021

This last year has seen over 40 changes to lettings legislation, enough to confuse even the most experienced letting agent, let along a landlord of one or...

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Cherry Lets Guide to Damp or Mould

Cherry Lets Guide to Damp or Mould

Damp and mould in the home can be a health hazard, causing respiratory problems and exacerbating allergies. Making sure your home is free of mould and damp...

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