How to Avoid Invalidating Your Landlord Insurance
3 minute readLandlords who make any of these common mistakes could find their insurer refuses to pay out on claims. Picture this: you’ve been loyally paying your landlord insurance premiums for years without ever making a claim. Then...
Three Easy Ways to Make Your Leyton and London Home Feel Bigger
2 minute readWe'd all like to live in a home with oodles and oodles of space but that's not always possible. So, here are some easy ways to make even the smallest space seem bigger. 1. Mirror, mirror on the wall Mirrors are the easiest way to...
Brand Spanking New or Old and Charming – Which Property Type Suits You?
2 minute readShould you buy a new build home? Or would an older property suit you better? Here are a few things to bear in mind to help you decide. What’s good about buying a new build? Often, with a new home, you can specify exactly how you...
The Pros and Cons of Owning Buy-to-Lets Through a Company
2 minute readNew figures show there are over 401,000 buy-to-let companies* in the UK – more than any other type of business. Let’s look at what landlords need to know about owning their property through a limited company. Reasons to set up...
Tiki, Reflexology and Fairies: Quirky Ways to Transform Your Outdoor Space
2 minute readWhether you have a garden, patio or terrace, these quirky ideas will help transform your outdoor space. Here are three ideas if you want to turn your conventional garden or outdoor area into something out of the ordinary. 1....
Should You Renovate Before Listing Your Home?
2 minute readIf you’re considering selling your home, you may be wondering whether you should fix it up before it goes on the market. Here are the pros and cons to think about. The pros You could improve your home’s kerb appeal. Your home...
New Financial Sanctions Rules: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
3 minute readStrict new financial sanctions rules affecting many landlords and tenants apply as of May 2025. Here’s a quick heads-up on the changes. What are the new financial sanctions rules? Financial sanctions rules prevent certain people...
How to Keep Cats and Dogs Calm When Moving House
3 minute readWe all know humans find moving stressful, but it can make cats and dogs anxious, too. Here are three ways to make relocating easier for your pets. If you’re a pet owner preparing to move house, it’s important to consider the...
What Does the War on WFH Mean for the Leyton and London Housing Market?
3 minute readMany firms are pushing to get workers back to the office full-time. What will this mean for the property market? Five years ago, a major shift in the property market was getting started. Many people, forced to work from home (WFH)...
Electrical Safety: What Leyton and London Landlords Need to Know
2 minute readA shocking 53.4%* of house fires are caused by electrical hazards, according to a new report from the electrical trade body NICEIC. Here’s what landlords must know about electrical safety in their property. Landlords’...