
First time renters guide
by Annabelle ClitherowRenting a property for the first time can seem daunting, but this quick guide will leave you feeling like a seasoned tenant in no time. Rent Rent will be your largest monthly cost, so it is vital to work out how much you can...

First time renters' guide
by Annabelle ClitherowRenting a property for the first time can seem daunting, but our quick guide will leave you feeling like a seasoned tenant in no time. Rent Rent will be your largest monthly cost, so it is vital to work out how much you can afford...

Lettings agents are the matchmakers of the property world
by Annabelle ClitherowJust like relationships between people, the relationship we have with our homes goes through stages. First meeting is like the first viewing. Asking them on a first date is like making the rental application. Getting to know one...

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...

How to find and keep good tenants
by Annabelle ClitherowAll 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 rental voids or the stress of frequently having to find new tenants. Long-term...

How to improve your kerb appeal
by Annabelle ClitherowWhether you are looking to let your property or are a tenant who wishes to make your home look more inviting to visitors the very first thing you should consider is often the one most people overlook. They are so busy thinking...

What can you do if your landlord decides to sell?
by Annabelle ClitherowYou’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. There are several options open to you and I/WE will walk you through them in...

What are tenants responsible for?
by Annabelle ClitherowTenants 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 cause any damage. The list goes on. Tenancy agreements also contain a list...

Why should you use a qualified ARLA Propertymark letting agent?

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 Banbury, Deddington...