
How much rent should you charge for your property?
by Annabelle ClitherowOne 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 making your property too expensive for potential tenants causing you to...

Will 2023 be a good year for landlords?
by Annabelle ClitherowRents 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 all good news for landlords though with inflation hitting a 40-year high and...

Tips to save on heating bills
by Annabelle ClitherowWith 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 still staying warm and cosy. 1. Shop around for the best tariff First stop...

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...

Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer
by Annabelle ClitherowSince 1st october 2022 it has been a legal requirement for landlords to have a carbon monoxide alarm fitted in any living room that contains a fixed combustion appliance. The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations...

How to become a successful property developer
by Annabelle ClitherowHave you ever watched a programme about property development and been tempted to give it a go? All those wonderful before and after shots make it look so easy. From our comfortable sofas, we cockily criticise their design...