In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can protect themselves from getting caught up in the most common cause of end-of-tenancy disputes. When a tenancy comes to an end, one issue more than any other causes disagreements. And it’s not holes in walls or missing rent payments that takes the number one spot. According to recent data* [...]

 In this three-minute read, we look at a new report that outlines how #sutton #tooting #mitcham landlords can build a long and prosperous partnership with their tenant. What’s the secret to a successful tenant/landlord relationship? It’s a question that has vexed property gurus through the ages, but now the University of Stirling thinks it has the answer. A new [...]

In this three-minute read, we explain how renters can avoid getting ripped off by fake landlords. Renters should be on their guard against fraudsters using Covid-19 as a cover to swindle people out of their hard-earned cash. Rental fraud is not a new scam – Action Fraud, the UK’s reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been [...]

In this three-minute read, we look at the parallels between home-schooling and selling your home. If you’re a parent working from home and managing childcare commitments, we salute you. It’s not easy dashing from one task to the next in what feels like a never-ending lockdown juggling act – but there is a bright side. Some of [...]

A one-minute news special.They rarely agree about anything, but MPs from different parties were singing from the same hymn sheet during this afternoon’s virtual House of Commons debate around extending the Stamp Duty holiday.The debate was triggered by an online public petition that wants to see a six-month extension to the existing deadline of 31 [...]

In this three-minute read, we look at what a new survey about mould in UK homes reveals about the tenant/landlord relationship. Let's unpack what landlords can learn from the findings of the memorably titled Mouldy Nation Report. Firstly, before you ask, yes there really is a document called the Mouldy Nation Report (we're not making it up).  Uswitch, an [...]

In this two-minute read, we bring you four news stories to lift your spirits and make you smile. You can’t lose if you snoozeIf you often nod off mid-afternoon, we have good news – a new study suggests napping can sharpen your mind and help ward off dementia. A survey of 2,214 people, published in General Psychiatry, found post-lunch [...]

This article discovers there are levels to lockdown boredom and shares with you the World's most boring museum, film, town, and date. A surprisingly interesting 3-minute read.At Next Step Estates we're an optimistic bunch and see the lockdown as being safe at home rather than stuck indoors.Yes, it can be boring at times, especially when the weather is [...]

In this two-minute read, we look at seven reasons people in #mitcham #sutton #tooting are upping sticks and moving out, on, and upwards.Over the years, we’ve helped lots of people move home successfully.The reasons why people move are varied, but in our experience, they tend to be one of the seven ‘L’s.What are the seven ‘L’s? Fear [...]

Advice for First-Time Landlords 🏡In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time. Deciding to become a landlord is a big step. It can be both exciting and daunting.  Here at Next Step Estates, we’ve got some tips on what you need to think about when renting out [...]