Star Trek fans, look away now.“It’s a home, Jim, but not as we know it.” The original phrase (we’ve replaced life with a home) didn’t even feature in the popular sci-fi show, apparently, but we’re digressing.If you’re interested in what life will be like in the homes of 2050, keep reading.A report commissioned by the [...]

In this two-minute read, we share how homeowners thinking of selling can avoid feeling down in the dumps on the year’s most depressing day.Next Monday is, according to social scientists, the most depressing day on the calendar.It even has a name. Such is the doom and gloom attached to it – Blue Monday.It’s the perfect [...]

This two-minute read looks at how to trim down your energy bills.  Householders were hit with budget-busting energy price hikes in 2021 – a trend that looks set to continue well into the new year. Here are some ways to claw back some cash on your heating bills and help the environment at the same time. Small stepsIndividually [...]

In this two-minute read, we look at four New Year’s resolutions landlords in Tooting, Mitcham and Sutton can make to earn more money, have less hassle, and maximise their rental investments. It’s 2022. A new year, new hopes, and a new focus on getting rid of old ways of doing things that are holding us back. And landlords are [...]

This two-minute tale takes inspiration from a classic Christmas poem.‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. That was until Mum and Dad, joint owners of a rental property, received a panicked phone call from their tenant. What was the matter? In a highly charged conversation, the [...]

In this three-minute read, we look at the issues #Tooting #Mitcham & #Sutton landlords should consider before raising rents. The uptick in inflation, along with pressure on interest rates, means that many landlords will be considering rent increases right now. Before deciding on a course of action, here are some points to consider. Why would a landlord raise rents?Rising [...]

In this three-minute read, we examine the dangers posed by carbon monoxide. We recently read a statistic about private landlords that left us scratching our heads. A whopping 56% of private renters say they live in a property that doesn’t have a carbon monoxide alarm*. Can such a high percentage of landlords really be ignoring safety advice and [...]

In this three-minute read, we give you the lowdown on mortgage fees. When it comes to finding the best mortgage deal, there’s one question savvy home buyers should ask themselves. And it’s not: “Which deal is offering the lowest interest rate?”. While interest rates are obviously important, mortgage hunters should ask: “Which deal represents the best value overall?”. That’s [...]

In this two-minute read, we look at how to select the best estate agent to sell your home. When it comes to selling a property, it pays to do your research before choosing an agent to manage the sale.  Now you might think that all agents are much of a muchness (they all flog homes, don’t they?), [...]

In this two-minute read, we look at the ins and outs of landlord insurance and consider how it might just save you money in the long run.  As a private landlord, you’ve got to stay on top of repairs, damage, and unexpected costs. So how do you safeguard your property and income? Do you cross your [...]