Author: Andrew

  • The Importance of Regular Property Inspections

    Whether you manage a property yourself or you employ an agency to manage your property for you, it’s really important that you ensure your property is inspected on a regular basis. You should probably arrange an inspection every six months to check that everything is as you would expect. Inspections are very important for you…

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  • What to do When Tenants Move Out

    Every landlord needs a checklist of things to do when tenants move out. This will help to get the property ready for the next tenants and to make it feel as good as new once again. The tenants will, of course, expect the property to feel like nobody has ever lived there before, so here…

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  • Sustainability of Your Property When Extending

    Is your development an opportunity to improve the thermal performance and lower the running costs of your new home? Your existing house may currently suffer thermally in areas due to condensation, single glazed windows, poor ventilation and the lack of loft insulation. This could be an ideal time to improve the sustainability of your home…

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  • Budgeting For Your House Extension

    If you know from the outset what your budget is, and what you would be prepared to spend, then a professional architect will always try to bring projects in under budget and provide the best value. However, most people want more than can actually achieve with their budget. Unless you tell your architect what your budget…

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    The Joys of a New Build Property

    Ahhhh the joys of a new build. Fresh and never been touched, why would you not want a brand spanking new house? It’s for you to bed in and everything should be hunky-dory… There are some problems that can arise, though, and because the house hasn’t been lived in, you’re essentially the ‘testee’. You may…

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