
Why you should use a lettings agency to manage your North Oxfordshire and South
by Annabelle ClitherowManaging your own rental property in North Oxfordshire and South Northants is certainly possible but there are many advantages to employing the services of a lettings agency. Legal Obligations There are more than 400 rules and...

How to update your rental property on a budget
by Annabelle ClitherowDo 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 potential tenants. Give the kitchen a makeover Kitchens are normally the...

Five rental property maintenance jobs you should do now
by Annabelle ClitherowYour 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 can to look after it. However, many of us are guilty of putting off doing...

Simple storage solutions to banish clutter
by Annabelle ClitherowSo 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 keep your home free of clutter. One of the main causes of clutter in a home is...

How to choose the right letting agent for you
by Annabelle ClitherowChoosing 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 best around! What should you consider when choosing which one to trust with...

Tips to help keep your pet calm on Bonfire Night
by Annabelle ClitherowOne 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 we all want to do everything we can to protect them from being scared and...

Are qualifications or experience more important when choosing a letting agent?
by Annabelle ClitherowStudies 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 the property to do a valuation. So what is it that makes them decide on that...

The pros and cons of being a buy-to-let landlord
by Annabelle ClitherowBuy-to-let property is often seen as an attractive way of accumulating wealth or as an alternative option to a pension. However, while purchasing buy-to-lets is undoubtedly a good investment, they are also a long-term commitment...

Five things that can cause good tenants to leave
by Annabelle ClitherowThere 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 property or their landlord. However, there are some things that cause tenants...

Are you unhappy with your letting agent?
by Annabelle ClitherowAre 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 to deal with the hassle of switching agents in the middle of a tenancy. Most...